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
INA Member Orientation
Description
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...
Grant Writing Workshop (Virtual)
Description
Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies; healthcare organizations; nonprofits; K-12; colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. Information covered includes how and where to find grants and how to write winning grants. See the Grant Writing Course...
Grant Writing USA Workshops (Virtual)
Description
Attend this two-day grant writing workshop and you will learn how to find funding sources and write successful grant proposals. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, K-12, colleges, and universities are encouraged to...
*From Survey to Solutions: Insights from the Ethical Storytelling Report
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
In 2023, the MemoryFox team identified a prominent pattern. At every speaking engagement, no matter the topic, style or audience, our team received a version of this thoughtful question: What do I do if the people I serve have sensitive stories that they might not want to share? We didn‘t have an...
*OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Serving as a board member is an incredible opportunity to lead within the nonprofit sector and put your passion for a charitable cause into practice. Along with an affinity for the mission, effective board members must possess a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities to keep your...
*Financing Capital Projects--Show me the Money!
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
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...
*Plan Now for Big Gifts at Year's End
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Nonprofits raise as much as a third of their annual fundraising revenue in the final quarter of the year, but savvy major gift officers keep their major donors and major gift prospects informed and engaged all year long. Join us for a 75-minute session that will offer smart ways to map out donor...
Managing Subawards Workshop
Description
Grant Management USA will present this one-day Managing Subawards workshop via a Live Zoom Webinar. The training is for federal grant recipients that issue, monitor, and manage subawards. The class will focus on pass-through entities’ responsibilities per 2 CFR 200 and will include key highlights...
Grant Management Workshop (Virtual)
Description
If your agency receives or plans to receive government grants, this class is for you. Attend this two-day class and you will learn how to administer government grants and stay in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. The Office of Management and Budget just released extensive updates to...
Theisen's More for Your Community Grant
When
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Administered by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, this program is open to communities within 60 miles of any Theisen's store. The program grants to agencies that directly serve the basic needs of families and children. Guidelines, eligible grant categories, a sample application, and...