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

Financing Capital Projects -- Show Me the Money!

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Financing Capital Projects -- Show Me the Money!
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You have a capital project—purchasing a new building or renovating/expanding an existing building—and you have the architect and contractor all lined up, but how are you going to pay for it all? Your fundraising campaign will only go so far and often trickles in over a 3 to 5-year period. Does your...

Guidelines & Principles for Nonprofit Excellence Overview

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Guidelines & Principles for Nonprofit Excellence Overview
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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...

*Smart Ways to Engage Midlevel Donors

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Smart Ways to Engage Midlevel Donors
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When fundraising teams consist of professionals dedicated to major gifts and to annual gifts, donors who fall in the middle can be overlooked. Yet these supporters are often committed and loyal, with the potential to become big donors someday. Join us for a 75-minute session to learn smart ways to...

Introduction to Proposal Writing

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Introduction to Proposal Writing
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Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of our most popular classes! This indispensable class will give you a step-by-step guide to creating a grant proposal to a foundation. It will include: The basic elements of a grant proposal, including the...

2025 National Philanthropy Day Awards Reception

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Registration is now open for the 2025 National Philanthropy Day Awards Reception. Join us to celebrate this year's honorees with an evening reception and awards ceremony at Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Cedar Rapids, on Thursday, November 13. The festivities will begin at 4:00 p.m. Register...

2025 National Philanthropy Day Awards Reception

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The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Eastern Iowa chapter will hold its 2025 National Philanthropy Day awards reception Thursday, Nov. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the fourth-floor ballroom at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids. Awards will be presented during a program at 4:30 p.m...

Ask Me Anything: Emergency Funding

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Ask Me Anything: Emergency Funding
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Lost federal support and/or grants and need emergency funding? Curious how to create and implement an emergency fundraising plan? You're not alone. In this Ask Me Anything session, get answers to all your questions on major gifts prospecting and developing an emergency fundraising plan.

INA Member Orientation

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INA Member Orientation
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Thank you for being a member of the Iowa Nonprofit Alliance. Whether you are a new or returning member, we invite you to attend an INA Member Orientation. We hold orientation sessions on the first Wednesday of most months to ensure members get the most out of their memberships. We will review how to...

Strategic Transitions: Succession Planning for Key Nonprofit Leadership Roles

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Intended Audience: Board members, board chairs, treasurers, executive directors and nonprofit leaders Proactive planning paves the way for confident and seamless leadership transitions. Join us for a practical and interactive session designed to help nonprofit boards and executive leaders create...

*Successful Board Fundraising in 5 Steps

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Successful Board Fundraising in 5 Steps
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Board members generally don’t love fundraising, but they will do it – and do it well – if it’s strategic and they’ve got the right tools. You can set your board up for fundraising success by positioning the job properly, asking them to participate in a way that’s meaningful, and supporting their...
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