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

AFP ICON 2025: Elevating Impact

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Attendance Required
No
Description
Plan now to come to Seattle for the world's #1 conference for fundraising professionals. AFP ICON, provides you with: three unforgettable days , reinvigorating you and your career; more than 100 breakout education sessions to choose from on-site featuring fundraising's hottest topics and brightest...

Grant Management Workshop (Virtual)

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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
If your agency receives or plans to receive government grants, this class is for you. Attend this two-day class and you will learn how to administer government grants and stay in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. The Office of Management and Budget just released extensive updates to...

*QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits: Spring 2025 Fundamentals: Desktop

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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
This three-day series focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused! This webinar will be conducted over three consecutive days (2.5 hours per day) with seven and a half hours of vital QuickBooks instruction specifically for nonprofit organizations. The sessions range from basic topics...

How Nonprofits Can Rebuild Trust with America

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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Public confidence in nonprofits and philanthropy has been declining for years, but you have the power to change that. Join Chronicle of Philanthropy senior editor Drew Lindsay and Spitfire Strategies founder Kristen Grimm, who will share key insights from her research funded by the Robert Wood...

*QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits: Spring 2025 Fundamentals: Desktop

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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
This is day two of a three-day webinar on QuickBooks for Nonprofits. Topic: How to set up and enter the most common transactions Day 3, Thursday, May 1, 1:00-3:30 p.m. Topic: Advanced material Instructor: Gregg S. Bossen, CPA Participants may earn 2.5 CPE credits for each session for a total of 7.5...

2025 Building Community Connections Conference: Cultivating Capabilities

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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Hawkeye ATD's Building Community Connections Conference (formerly known as Non-Profit Training Day) is an award-winning event where we give back to the community. This conference is great for staff, volunteers, and board members of non-profits, employees with talent development as a small portion of...

DED Grantee Training: Planning and Using Grant Funds Strategically

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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Grant funds can come with a sudden influx of money & may offer as many challenges as not having enough money. Join to discuss how staffing up and planning to scale back are both critical for success. Trainer: John Jeanetta, President & CEO, Heartland Family Service

*QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits: Spring 2025 Fundamentals: Desktop

When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
This is day three of a three-day webinar on QuickBooks for Nonprofits. Topic: Advanced Material Instructor: Gregg S. Bossen, CPA The webinar qualifies for 2.5 CPE credits each day for a total of 7.5 credits for all three days.

AFP Eastern Iowa Chapter Happy Hour

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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Join fellow fundraisers for a monthly happy hour alternating between the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids metro areas. Relax, connect with peers, and build your network with us on the first Thursday of each month. Feel free to bring coworkers or colleagues. All are welcome!

Grant Writing Workshop (Virtual)

When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies; healthcare organizations; nonprofits; K-12; colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. Information covered includes how and where to find grants and how to write winning grants. See the Grant Writing Course...