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
*"Thinking Like a Funder": What Grantmakers Wish Every Grantseeker Knew -- Before Submitting That Proposal!
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Being a grantmaker isn't as easy as you might think! In this lively session, veteran grantwriter and grantmaker Maryn Boess draws on her 16 years as a grantmaking program officer, and the collective experience of many other private and public grant decision-makers, to give you a realistic, behind...
The Future of Governance: Harnessing Technology & AI for Your Mission
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Scheduled
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Technology and AI are reshaping how mission-driven boards govern, oversee risk, and prepare for what’s next. In this panel discussion, governance experts explore how boards are thinking about AI heading into 2026—where the opportunities are, where the risks are emerging, and what it takes to adopt...
Planning for Your Nonprofit's Future
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Virtual Event
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
It’s easy to focus on the next campaign, the next grant, or the next fiscal year. But when was the last time you paused to ask: Will this organization still be strong 10, 20 years from now, even after current leadership moves on? In this session, fundraising expert Janet Cobb will walk through what...
Community Foundation Snapshot: How We Can Help Your Nonprofit in 2026
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Who : Staff, board members and volunteers of nonprofit organizations. Session Facilitator: Dr. Ellie Burns, Senior Director of Nonprofit Relations Join us to learn about opportunities for your organization to partner with the Community Foundation in 2026! In this session, Ellie Burns will review our...
*AI Can Turbocharge Your Grant Seeking: Here's How
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Virtual Event
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Artificial intelligence is changing how many fundraisers prepare grant applications, manage background research, and organize proposals. The tools are developing quickly, and understanding how to use them thoughtfully can save considerable time in a process that is often demanding and repetitive...
Demystifying Budgets
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The budget is a critical component of any grant application—it should tell a story that complements your proposal narrative and builds your organization’s credibility as a responsible steward of grant funds. Understanding how to build a budget and present your financials in a grant proposal will...
* OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
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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!
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
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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
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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
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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...