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
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...
Iowa Women's Foundation Annual Luncheon
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
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
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 &...
Succession Planning: Creating a Plan to Preserve Your Team's Wisdom
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Leaders know that the most important assets in their organization log off and go home at the end of every day – and one day – they won’t come back. Whether due to retirement or resignation, for happy or sad reasons, a Knowledge Exodus is inevitable. To sustain your impact and avoid the frustration...
*Finish Strong: Simple Strategies to Maximize Year-End Giving
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
The last few weeks of the year are a time of tremendous potential (and pressure) for your nonprofit organization. But with the right strategies, you can achieve your year-end fundraising goals with confidence and close out the year strong. Join nonprofit expert Floyd Jones for a free, practical...
*Where Strategic Planning and Fundraising Meet
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
If you’re dreaming bigger for your mission, you need more than good intentions—you need a clear path forward. This session shows how a strong strategic plan can rally passionate donors, inspire fundraiser confidence, and fuel long-term growth. Funding for Good’s experts will outline WHY every...
Nonprofit Literacy: Empowering Mission-Driven Success
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
This presentation will provide an overview of financial management principles tailored to nonprofit organizations. Attendees will learn about budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and strategies for maintaining financial health and accountability to ensure the long-term success of their...
Financing Capital Projects -- Show Me the Money!
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
You have a capital project—purchasing a new building or renovating/expanding an existing building—and you have the architect and contractor all lined up, but how are you going to pay for it all? Your fundraising campaign will only go so far and often trickles in over a 3 to 5-year period. Does your...
Guidelines & Principles for Nonprofit Excellence Overview
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
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...
*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...