The University of Iowa

Fundraising

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*How Data is Driving Fundraising Success

Nonprofits have long used donor data to drive fundraising. But as technology and techniques have evolved, from more sophisticated database tools to new A.I. solutions for all budgets, many leaders want to ensure their organizations stay on top of the latest opportunities. There isn’t a one-size-...

Date 
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
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*Bring Everyday Donors Back into the Fold

Many small-dollar donors are sitting on the sidelines of charitable giving, driving down donor-participation rates and shrinking the total amount individuals donate. The reasons for the slowdown are complex. As inflation jacked up household costs in recent years, some Americans had to tighten...

Date 
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
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*Planning a Year-End Fundraising Strategy in the Current Giving Climate

It isn’t easy to create a campaign that captures donors’ attention — and gets them to give — during the most competitive fundraising time of the year. And 2024’s giving season presents even more challenges, including wars, economic worries, and a politically charged...

Date 
Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
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*Planning a Year-End Fundraising Strategy in the Current Giving Climate

Although Thanksgiving feels far off, savvy fundraisers start planning their year-end campaigns before summer ends. Get a jump on your holiday appeals with this 75-minute webinar. Our guest experts will help you stay on top of the latest trends, strategize, and develop a creative campaign that...

Date 
Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
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*Wooing Ultra Donors: Breaking Moves Management to Secure Big Bucks

Everyone wants to pursue that white whale in fundraising that will write a $100K check without the need for a 30-page grant impact quarterly report. But how do you engage some of these best philanthropists so that you can open that door? Learn more about what they want in a relationship with an...

Date 
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 11:00am
Location 
4104 Carlton Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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*Attracting Support from Community Foundations

Many nonprofits prioritize grant seeking from large national foundations, even though community foundations give away billions to charities each year, can be more accessible, and have close ties to local communities. How do savvy nonprofits attract support from community foundations? This 75-...

Date 
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
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*Practical Prospect ID: A Fundraiser's Guide

Presenters for AFP's April program are Janet Weimar, Executive Director of Prospect Development and Katie Sturgell, Senior Director of Development from the University of Iowa Center for Advancement.

Lunch provided at 11:30 am with program starting at 12:00 pm.

Please note: The...

Date 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 11:30am
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1414
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*The Fundraising School (In-person, Kearney, NE)

Presented in conjunction with Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Maximize your fundraising success through this timeless course that teaches the tried-and-true practical skills of effective fundraising. Strengthen your fundraising abilities by learning proven fund...

Date 
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 8:00am to Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 5:00pm
Location 
1111 N. 13th St.
Ste. 213
Omaha, NE 68102
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*How to Create a Community-Centered Fundraising Model in a Digital-First World

Transcend transactional exchanges and prioritize meaningful, personalized engagements in the fundraising process. Join Classy and Pursuant as they explore how the donor vortex has paved the way for the re-emergence of community-led, community-driven fundraising.

In this free webinar you’...

Date 
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
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*How DAF Donors are Giving Away Their Money

Affluent donors continue to take advantage of donor-advised funds, which make it easy to set money aside for charitable purposes and defer distribution of the money to charities. Despite the criticisms of these accounts, their popularity with donors is undeniable, and that shows no signs of...

Date 
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037