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

*No More Waiting: How to Fundraise Faster, Braver, and Smarter

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No More Waiting: How to Fundraise Faster, Braver, and Smarter
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Learn to drive faster, donor-focused campaigns with bold strategies, smarter prospecting, and bolder actions. This session empowers nonprofit professionals to energize fundraising, build momentum, and align their efforts with their mission—without burnout. Take action and amplify your impact...

Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits

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The Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits is held annually during the fall. The content is intended for a small nonprofit that employs five or fewer people or is volunteer-driven without paid staff. There is no cost to participate and lunch is included. Registration is required. This...

*Capturing Donor Attention in the Year-End Rush

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Capturing Donor Attention in the Year-End Rush
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When every nonprofit is vying for donor attention, it’s not about doing more- it’s about doing what works. Join us on September 10th from 1-2 p.m. EDT where Drew Glover, fundraising expert, will showcase real-world examples from small nonprofits that turned limited time and resources into strong...

Guidelines & Principles for Nonprofit Excellence Overview

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Guidelines & Principles for Nonprofit Excellence Overview
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Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) invites you to an overview presentation and workshop of the Guidelines & Principles Program for Nonprofit Excellence in Nebraska and Iowa. This session will go over common questions that arise from the Guidelines and Principles and give you the opportunity...

*Advocacy 101: Easy and Effective

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Advocacy 101: Easy and Effective
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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...

Ask An Expert -- Positioning for Success: How 2026 Tax Changes Can Fuel Your Marketing

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Ask An Expert -- Positioning for Success: How 2026 Tax Changes Can Fuel Your Ma…
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Building on Lynn Gaumer's New Tax Law: What's Staying, What's Changing and What It Means for You session, Micholyn Fajen, founder and chief marketing executive with Fajen Consulting will show you how the upcoming 2026 tax changes can shape donor behavior -- and how to use that insight to strengthen...

Foundation & Endowment Fiduciary Symposium

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The Fiduciary Symposium is an educational meeting designed for officers, directors, trustees, board and investment committee members and others that serve in a fiduciary capacity for a foundation or endowment. In this time of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, our sessions will help sharpen your...

FREE Continuing Legal Education: Attorneys as Nonprofit Board Members & Nonprofit Law in Iowa

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Please join us for this free CLE, hosted by The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center, at Boyd Law Building on Friday, September 26, 2025. 2:00 PM-3:00 PM - Attorneys as Nonprofit Board Members (1 hour including 1 hour of ethics) This session brings together legal professionals who will...

Nonprofit Law in Practice and the Boardroom: Compliance, Governance, and Ethics for Attorneys

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Paul G. Thelen, JD
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Explore the intersection of nonprofit law, governance, and ethics at Nonprofit Law in Practice and the Boardroom: Compliance, Governance, and Ethics for Attorneys on September 30, offered at the ISBA Building or via live webinar. This two-hour CLE program will cover recent developments in nonprofit...

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...
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