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
* OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Intended Audience: Newly elected board members, volunteers interested in board service, seasoned board members seeking to re-familiarize themselves with the role and responsibilities, executive directors and nonprofit leadership staff Session Facilitator: Angela Dethlefs-Trettin, Chief Community...
Inspiration Expo: Collaboration, Tech Tools, and Birds, Oh My!
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
In this quarter's Inspiration Expo, learn about a productive partnership between Iowa Bird Rehabilitation and DSM Hack. DSM Hack held a hackathon, in which volunteer programmers learned about Iowa Bird Rehabilitation's mission, programs, and challenges. These programmers then set to work creating a...
* Social Media Bootcamp
Description
This two-day webinar series combines our Social Media 101 and 102 topics and includes additional resources to elevate your social media presence. Attendees will receive a Social Media Boot Camp Workbook and get additional Q&A time with our experts each day. Feb 25 | 2PM CST | Day One We’ll teach you...
Nonprofit Sustainability: Build Strategies That Actually Work
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Community-based nonprofits have long been engines of innovation, care, and resilience, often operating with limited resources but unlimited commitment to those they serve. As funding models shift, public scrutiny increases, and political landscapes become more polarized, sustainability isn’t just a...
Succession and Transition Planning: How to Begin
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Many organizations have experienced an employee with extensive institutional knowledge leaving (for a job change or retirement) their organization, and the organization being uncertain about how to ensure a smooth transition. During such times, important information can often fall through the cracks...
* Nonprofit Know-How: Budgeting and Finance Essentials
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Join us on Wednesday, March 11, for Nonprofit Know-How: Budgeting and Finance Essentials. Joe Heitz, VP of Community Impact, and David Little, CPA, will go over practical budgeting tools, nonprofit financial statements, tips to avoid common pitfalls, and how to communicate financial needs to boards...
*Beginning Grantwriting
Description
This workshop will introduce grantwriting to nonprofit professionals who have less than one year of experience with the skill. Many people who work in nonprofits find themselves in the position of “accidental grantwriter” and do not feel fully equipped for the challenge. This session will provide a...
*Nonprofit Compliance: Legal Requirements and Best Practices
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Operating a nonprofit—whether as a board member or key staff—comes with significant legal and fiduciary responsibilities. While every organization is unique, all nonprofits must comply with state and federal requirements to maintain tax-exempt status and safeguard charitable assets. Join the...
*Intermediate Grantwriting
Description
** This is a fast-paced, intermediate course recommended for grant professionals who have worked on or written at least 3-5 grant proposals, as work product review and peer feedback are key components of the workshop. If you do not yet have this level of experience, we ask that you instead register...
*Streamlined Strategic Planning
Description
Economic instability, policy shifts, and funding uncertainty are forcing nonprofit leaders to make difficult decisions about programs, partnerships, staffing, and long-term viability — often with limited capacity and little room for error. Despite the need for a clear road map, nearly half of...