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
Theisen's More for Your Community Grant
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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...
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...
*How to Use AI Without Breaking Donors' Trust
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Virtual Event
Presenters
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
A.I. tools can help fundraisers work more efficiently, but using this technology without proper oversight can put your organization’s reputation at risk. While many charities are using A.I. to help with simple tasks like text or image generation, even those uses should be governed by policies that...
*Nonprofit Know-How: Rewriting the Nonprofit Narrative
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
There are a lot of misconceptions about nonprofits, and sometimes we unknowingly reinforce these false narratives. Join us to discuss common nonprofit myths and explore universal language to describe our sector’s strengths, service, and professionalism. Taking cues from the film UnCharitable...
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...
Happy Hour
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
We know it has been a long day, week, month and year for everyone. So, let’s meet for drinks! Join fellow fundraisers for a monthly happy hour alternating between the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids metro areas. Relax, connect with peers, and build your network with us on the first Thursday of each month...
Courage Ride 2025
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
The Courage Ride is excited to hold its 21st annual bike ride Saturday, August 9th to support sarcoma cancer research at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. All proceeds from Courage Ride go to the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Sarcoma Research Program. We welcome riders for a safe...
Free Admission Days
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Free Admission Days is back, and this year it's twice as big! The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will support TWO days of free admission to arts and cultural sites all over Linn County. View the participating sites and hours on the Free Admission Days website. Check back as more sites may...
OBBBA for Nonprofits: What You Need to Know
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Early drafts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) had many potential provisions that would dramatically impact the nonprofit sector. Most of those were removed from the final bill that was passed, but there are still a number of items nonprofits should be aware of. Charitable tax deduction...
*Scrappy Capital Campaigns Panel Discussion
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Join us Tuesday, August 12 at Hills Bank North Liberty for our monthly educational program, Scrappy Capital Campaigns. We’ll hear from panelists Katie Roche and Ryan Bobst about their recent experiences with grassroots capital campaigns. Lunch is provided at 11:30 A.M. The program will start at 12...