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

Fundraising Palooza

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Join us in Omaha for a day of fundraising, grant writing, and networking. NAM's annual fundraising conference brings together local experts, nonprofit leaders, and community funders to share in learning and collaboration. Session descriptions and speaker information is available on the event website...

DonorConnect: Planting Possibilities

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DonorConnect is a conversation series designed to bring our community together to learn about and discuss our region’s most pressing issues and promising opportunities. Join us for a DonorConnect highlighting nonprofit organizations who are harnessing the power of growing to cultivate community...

FY26 Economic Development and Quality of Life grant application deadline

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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announce the launch of the FY26 Economic Development and Quality of Life grant programs. These grant programs are designed to invest in local growth, equity, and community vitality, supporting 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations that primarily serve Johnson...

*Volunteering Benefits for the Brain

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Volunteering Benefits for the Brain
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For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science can provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise...

2025 Lobby Day and Network Learning Confab

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Join the National Council of Nonprofits in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Lobby Day and Network Learning Confab. This much-anticipated annual gathering is an action-packed, 3-day event designed just for our one-of-a-kind network. It's not a public conference, but a more personal gathering of...

Grant Professionals Association Central Iowa Conference

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The world of grants and nonprofit funding is changing. Grant professionals and nonprofit experts are the ones who will lead our organizations through it. Whether you are new to grants, a seasoned expert, or wear many hats, the Strength to Succeed conference is the place to connect and learn about...

Why Everything Seems so Much Harder now When we Have so Much More Technology

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Presenter: Chad Greenlee. Lunch at 11:30 am; program at noon. The event takes place at Hills Bank, 590 W Forevergreen Rd, North Liberty, IA 52317

*Securing Large Grants: Strategies That Work

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Securing Large Grants: Strategies That Work
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Attracting six-figure grants requires careful planning and a strong case for support, but the potential benefits are numerous: organizational growth, greater financial security, and a path toward sustainability. How can nonprofits increase their odds for success when requesting large sums? Join us...

2025 Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit

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The biennial Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit is the premiere statewide conference for K-12 fine arts teachers as well as nonprofit, college and university arts educators. Network, learn, and explore ideas through the lens of Iowa’s Fine Arts Education Standards. The conference is presented in...

*Don't Treat Your Grantmaker Like an ATM

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Trainer: Diane H. Leonard, GPC, RST When do you go to the ATM? When you are out of cash, and need more for an upcoming expense. Grantmakers should never feel like an ATM, that is, grantmakers should not feel that your interactions with them are purely transactional. Yes, you need their funding to...
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