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
Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
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 &...
*Smart Ways to Engage Midlevel Donors
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
When fundraising teams consist of professionals dedicated to major gifts and to annual gifts, donors who fall in the middle can be overlooked. Yet these supporters are often committed and loyal, with the potential to become big donors someday. Join us for a 75-minute session to learn smart ways to...
2025 National Philanthropy Day Awards Reception
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
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
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...
*Don't Surprise Your Grantmaker: How to be a Fantastic Grantee
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Trainer: Diane H. Leonard, GPC, RST Grantmakers do NOT like surprises (good or bad) about a funded project at the time a grant report is submitted. Surprises in a report lead to additional work for the person managing the funding program, and that does NOT endear you or your organization to the...