Events
We list events such as fundraisers; grant deadlines; workshops, webinars, and professional development opportunities related to nonprofit work; conferences; recognition and awards events.
Training opportunities with an asterisk (*) next to the title indicates it will be considered toward the six hours required per year for a nonprofit organization to be listed in the Register of Accountability. For information on courses and training you can complete on your own time, see our Professional Development page.
Coming Events
*Turn Strategic Planning into Mission Growth
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
A strong strategic plan can shape fundraising success long after the planning process ends. In this session, join Funding for Good to discover expert insights into how to secure funding for planning efforts, create stronger donor-facing proposals, and develop plans that support organizational...
*Turn Board Members Into Fundraisers
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
As nonprofit leaders navigate a tough financial landscape, it’s vital to have a board that is committed to your mission and actively engaged in fundraising. But even when trustees understand that their role includes helping to secure support, it takes a smart plan to get them started — and keep them...
*Grants That Win: Strategy, Systems & AI
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
The grant landscape has shifted. Government funding uncertainty and donor consolidation have pushed more organizations into competition for the same opportunities. For smaller nonprofits efficiency in grant writing is vital. The cost of chasing poor-fit grants isn't just rejection, it's time and...
*Beginning Grantseeking
Description
Where does the grantseeking process start? How do you find funders interested in your organization and your programs? There are proven tactics for finding funders that are a good fit for your organization–and plentiful resources online–many of them free! In this three-hour live online training, we...
Nonprofit Know-How: Perfect Your Pitch
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Every nonprofit has a story worth sharing—but can you communicate it clearly and confidently in just a few minutes? Join fellow nonprofit professionals for Nonprofit Know-How: Perfect Your Pitch, an interactive virtual learning session designed to help you refine your organization's elevator pitch...
2026 National Nonprofit Day Celebration
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
National Nonprofit Day is commemorated in August each year to recognize nonprofit organizations’ ongoing efforts to serve the local community. Join us to celebrate YOU – the organizations making a difference in Greater Des Moines. Stop by for delicious treats, coffee, networking opportunities and...
*Building an A-List Board
Description
Description: How to Turn Passionate Volunteers Into an Engaged, Accountable Team Most nonprofit board seats are filled by people who genuinely love your mission. That's the easy part. The hard part is what happens next: passionate community members are handed a board seat without the clarity...
*Nonprofit Advocacy: How Nonprofits and Foundations Can Educate and Advocate During Election Season
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Though public charities must remain nonpartisan, they have a critical role to play throughout the election cycle! Not only can public charities engage in issue advocacy during election season, but they can also conduct robust voter and candidate education campaigns and mobilize the public to get out...
*Data for Grant Writing Workshop: Finding the Data You Need for a Successful Grant
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
This workshop will help you through finding the data you need for writing a successful grant proposal. You’ll learn how to: • Connect to 6+ data sites with useful and important data. • Understand the data, information, and tables in the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. • Navigate to the...
*Building Influence: Advocacy During Election Season
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Description: Every election season, many nonprofits go quiet, convinced that any engagement is illegal, too risky, or outside their lane. But while your organization stays on the sidelines, elections are actively shaping the funding streams, policy priorities, and community conditions your mission...