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
Guidelines & Principles for Nonprofit Excellence Overview
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) invites you to an overview presentation and workshop of the Guidelines & Principles Program for Nonprofit Excellence in Nebraska and Iowa. This session will go over common questions that arise from the Guidelines and Principles and give you the opportunity...
*Advocacy 101: Easy and Effective
Description
Policymakers need public input to develop good ideas into good policy, and nonprofits are valued experts in our areas of specialty. Nonprofits of all shapes and sizes must partner with our governmental partners through advocacy and lobbying to cultivate strong, thriving, joyful communities. Are you...
Ask An Expert -- Positioning for Success: How 2026 Tax Changes Can Fuel Your Marketing
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Building on Lynn Gaumer's New Tax Law: What's Staying, What's Changing and What It Means for You session, Micholyn Fajen, founder and chief marketing executive with Fajen Consulting will show you how the upcoming 2026 tax changes can shape donor behavior -- and how to use that insight to strengthen...
Foundation & Endowment Fiduciary Symposium
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
The Fiduciary Symposium is an educational meeting designed for officers, directors, trustees, board and investment committee members and others that serve in a fiduciary capacity for a foundation or endowment. In this time of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, our sessions will help sharpen your...
FREE Continuing Legal Education: Attorneys as Nonprofit Board Members & Nonprofit Law in Iowa
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Please join us for this free CLE, hosted by The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center, at Boyd Law Building on Friday, September 26, 2025. 2:00 PM-3:00 PM - Attorneys as Nonprofit Board Members (1 hour including 1 hour of ethics) This session brings together legal professionals who will...
Nonprofit Law in Practice and the Boardroom: Compliance, Governance, and Ethics for Attorneys
Description
Explore the intersection of nonprofit law, governance, and ethics at Nonprofit Law in Practice and the Boardroom: Compliance, Governance, and Ethics for Attorneys on September 30, offered at the ISBA Building or via live webinar. This two-hour CLE program will cover recent developments in nonprofit...
2025 Iowa Nonprofit Summit: Rooted in Resilience
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Mark your calendar for the Iowa Nonprofit Summit when the state's nonprofit community comes together for a day of connection, learning, and celebration. The summit is the premier gathering for nonprofit leaders, staff, funders, and champions across the state. Engage with peers, gain valuable...
What Nonprofits Need to Know About the Government Shutdown and Current Federal Grant Landscape
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Register today to join the National Council of Nonprofits for a national webinar on Monday, October 6th, to learn more about what nonprofits need to know about the government shutdown and current federal grant landscape. Many nonprofits are struggling to understand how to best navigate recent...
*Do More With Less: Practical Fundraising Wins for Small Teams
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
For small nonprofits, year-end fundraising can feel overwhelming not because you lack passion, but because you’re juggling too much with too little. That’s why we created ready-to-use year-end engagement plans and templates, built directly into your donor management system. On October 7, Janet Cobb...
2025 Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Annual Conference
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
You’re invited to MCN’s largest conference for two days of in-person learning to shift the way we think about our roles, build new relationships, and gain timely skills. MCN’s Annual Conference provides a unique opportunity for team members across your organization with content and connection...