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

*Advocacy 101: Easy and Effective

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Description
Policymakers need public input to develop good ideas into good policy, and nonprofits are valued experts in our areas of specialty. Nonprofits of all shapes and sizes must partner with our governmental partners through advocacy and lobbying to cultivate strong, thriving, joyful communities. Are you...

2025 Iowa Nonprofit Summit: Rooted in Resilience

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Mark your calendar for the Iowa Nonprofit Summit when the state's nonprofit community comes together for a day of connection, learning, and celebration. The summit is the premier gathering for nonprofit leaders, staff, funders, and champions across the state. Engage with peers, gain valuable...

*Creating a Culture of Financial Transparency

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Attendance Required
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Description
INA is pleased to partner with the Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) to bring our members this webinar. This webinar explores why a culture of transparency is essential for nonprofit organizations, highlighting its surprising benefits, including increased donor trust and engagement...

*Don't Make Your Grantmakers do Algebra: How to Present Clear Budgets and Budget Justifications

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Description
Trainer: Diane H. Leonard, GPC, RST Whether or not grantmakers loved math back in school, we can PROMISE that they do not want to be thinking about algebra when reading your budget or budget justification. In this webinar, you'll learn how to design grant budgets that accurately reflect the total...

Cause Camp 2025

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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
This year, in the city of Pittsburgh, we’re looking to build bridges across the gap between the good you do and the greater good you could be doing. Cause Camp: Bridge the Gap to a Greater Good, embraces the collaborative spirit that the nonprofit sector can thrive in when we all work together...

INA Member Orientation

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Scheduled
Attendance Required
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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...

Iowa Women's Foundation Annual Luncheon

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Attendance Required
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Description
Save the date for this annual event. Information regarding cost and registration details will be posted as they become available.

Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands

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Scheduled
Attendance Required
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Description
Save the date for the 19th Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands! Speaker RFPs are being accepted until May 30. Registration will open summer 2025. Nominations for the 2025 Catalyst Award will open summer 2025. Sponsorship Opportunities opening soon. Summit venue: Embassy Suites La Vista Hotel &...

2025 National Philanthropy Day Awards Reception

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Scheduled
Attendance Required
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Description
Registration is now open for the 2025 National Philanthropy Day Awards Reception. Join us to celebrate this year's honorees with an evening reception and awards ceremony at Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Cedar Rapids, on Thursday, November 13. The festivities will begin at 4:00 p.m. Register...

INA Member Orientation

When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
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...