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
Iowa Nonprofit Alliance Regional Event
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
The Iowa Nonprofit Alliance is hitting the road in 2026, and we’re excited to kick off our regional gatherings in Dubuque! Join us on January 15 from 3:30–5 p.m. at the Dupaco Voices Building Rooftop for an energizing, connection-focused event designed to help nonprofits better understand and...
Trends to Watch in 2026
Description
Join Chronicle editors as they open their notebooks and share their insights on the top trends the nonprofit world is likely to face in 2026. We’ll share an overview of five key trends and dig deeper into three: how new tax legislation may change giving for individuals; how nonprofits are rethinking...
*Craft an Engaging Donor Communications Plan for 2026
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
A strong donor communications plan is essential to keep supporters engaged, appreciated, and inspired to give — especially heading into a year of financial uncertainty. Yet one study finds that fewer than half of nonprofits have a written annual plan to guide consistent donor outreach. Taking time...
*Engaging Your Board in Fundraising Without the Struggle
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Engaging boards in fundraising is one of the most frustrating challenges for nonprofit leaders. We want them to help, but not too much, and in just the right way. In order to ease the tension with our boards when it comes to fundraising, we must: Use a gift table to determine what we need from board...
*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...
*Focus on the Future: The Art of Selling Your Board and Funders on Capacity Building
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Firespring will show you how to craft a compelling case for capacity that combines solid strategy with storytelling that works. You’ll discover tricks to weave a narrative that resonates with your organization’s leadership and compels funders and donors to support your cause. This session will help...
From P&L to People: The Numbers That Drive Nonprofit Sustainability
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Running a nonprofit doesn’t require you to be a CPA—but it does require understanding what your numbers and people are telling you. If you want to lead with confidence, make better decisions, and build long-term sustainability, clarity is essential. Join us for this practical, no-jargon webinar as...
NONPROFIT KNOW-HOW: How the Community Foundation Can Support Your Nonprofit
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Meet the staff and learn how the Community Foundation can support your nonprofit in 2026. Community Foundation staff will share 2026 funding opportunities, new and existing marketing resources, nonprofit funds and endowment building, and new learning opportunities. Following the formal presentations...
DonorConnect: Community Foundation Better Together Fund Spotlight
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
DonorConnect is a conversation series designed to bring our community together to learn about and discuss our region’s most pressing issues and promising opportunities. Progress happens when communities come together around shared priorities and a vision for what’s next. In 2025, the Better Together...
Understanding Nonprofit Law -- Practical Guidance for Nonprofit Leaders (Live Q&A)
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Operating a nonprofit requires navigating legal challenges and requirements, which can seem like a daunting task. Elizabeth Schmidt, author of “Rules of the Road for Nonprofit Leaders: Using the Law to Achieve Your Mission,” has translated those rules into understandable, affirmative statements that...