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

The Key to Nonprofit Sustainability: Lessons Learned from Adapting That Can Help You Thrive

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Agile Lunch and Learn: The Key to Nonprofit Sustainability
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This webinar will guide participants through the intentional process of identifying, as a team, which new ideas and approaches have worked, which showed potential, and which fell short. Learn how to effectively integrate a continuous improvement process into the daily operations of your teams. By...

*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...

Iowa Nonprofit Summit Workshop Proposals Deadline

Workshop Proposal Form
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The Iowa Nonprofit Alliance is seeking skilled and engaging trainers to present at the 2025 Iowa Nonprofit Summit on October 1 in Ankeny, Iowa. The Iowa Nonprofit Summit is our sector’s flagship event, the only statewide conference created by and for community nonprofits. This one-of-a-kind...

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...

Solving for Uncertainty: The Power of Financial Modeling

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Solving for Uncertainty: The Power of Financial Modeling
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New policy, shifting demographics, increasing customer demands, and changing public and private support are putting a strain on nonprofits, health care organizations, and higher education institutions. In this complimentary webinar, our industry leaders will discuss how to better navigate...

*Marketing Trends Nonprofits Need to Know (and Embrace)

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Marketing Trends Nonprofits Need to Know (And Embrace)
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Marketing trends come and go, but the top marketing trends are the ones worth adopting. Digital marketing, content marketing, social media marketing—each plays a role in a nonprofit’s strategy. We will discuss the marketing trends that will shape your nonprofit’s future and grow your impact...

*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...

*Your Grant GPS: Resetting the Course in a Changing Landscape (Zoom)

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Your Grant GPS: Resetting the Course in a Changing Landscape
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In today’s shifting funding environment, many nonprofit leaders feel off track or like they’re missing out entirely. With federal dollars in flux, donor behavior changing, and funder priorities evolving, it’s no longer enough to rely on a grant strategy built for “normal times.” This virtual session...

*Video is Not the Future, It is the Now

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Video is Not the Future, It is the Now
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Nonprofits can’t afford to let video storytelling sit on the back burner any longer. In today’s fast-paced attention economy, video is one of the most powerful tools to captivate audiences, inspire donors, and drive meaningful action, yet many organizations struggle with collecting, organizing, and...

NFF National State of the Sector Survey Findings Webinar

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NFF National State of the Sector Survey Findings Webinar
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There has never been a more critical time to understand what’s going on for nonprofits and how we all can support the organizations that play an essential role in our communities. NFF’s 10th State of the Sector Survey received responses from more than 2,200 nonprofit leaders from across the country...
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