The University of Iowa

Fundraising

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*Charitable Solicitation: What Does it Take to be Compliant?

Must every charity register to solicit funds from the public? How do online donations fit into the picture? Register now for this user-friendly, comprehensive overview of fundraising registration and reporting requirements in all 50 states brought to you by Harbor Compliance.

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Date 
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 2:00pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Ct.
Lincoln, NE 68512
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*Eight Steps for Cultivating Relationships with Individual Donors

Strong donor relationships are critical to fundraising success at all stages of the development cycle. That’s a fact! Explore eight steps successful fundraisers take to reach and surpass their goals. These steps present proven techniques for connecting with donors, effectively communicating your...

Date 
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Location 
32 Old Slip
New York, NY 10021
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*Your Board and Fundraising

Join us to learn practical strategies for better engaging your board in fundraising. In this hands-on virtual workshop, we’ll cover boards’ typical fundraising responsibilities, why some board members may be reluctant to fundraise, and how to overcome these concerns. We will also brainstorm new...

Date 
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Location 
32 Old Slip
New York, NY 10021
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*How to Start an Individual Giving Program

Individual donors funnel billions of dollars to charities each year and provide a vital source of revenue for many organizations. Research shows that $353 billion — roughly 80 percent of all charitable giving in 2019 — came from individuals. How can your nonprofit tap into this generosity and...

Date 
Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-Third St. NW
Washington DC, DC 20037
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Red Shoe Run & Walk 5k

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois is proud to host the 37th Annual Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K. This event raises important funds and awareness of our goal to keep families close to each other and the care they need, when they need it most. The 5K event...

Date 
Sunday, May 2, 2021 - 10:30am
Location 
200 Park Rd
Iowa City, IA 52246
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*Level Up Your Major Gifts Program

Major gifts are a key part of a diversified fundraising strategy. No matter the size of your organization or fundraising team, you can have a major gifts program. Join this webinar to learn the core components of a successful major gifts program and how to adapt them to fit your team’s capacity...

Date 
Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location 
32 Old Slip
New York, NY 10021
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*Get Your Board to Help You Fundraise—Even if They Don’t Wanna!

Are you a nonprofit trying to fundraise? You have a board—and believe it or not, your board should function as a fundraising machine.

Register for this fundraising webinar to:

Assess your board’s fundraising personality. Motivate your board members to fundraise. Set goals and kick...
Date 
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 3:30pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Ct.
Lincoln, NE 68512
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*Avoid These All-Too-Common Nonprofit Thank You Mistakes

When it comes to thanking donors, most nonprofits exhibit the Pareto 80/20 rule in reverse: 80% of resources are spent in acquisition mode; only 20% goes towards building a sense of trust, loyalty and relationship that will cause a donor to give again. The focus is more on the gift than the...

Date 
Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 2:00pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Ct.
Lincoln, NE 68512
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*Cut Costs and Get Creative in Crisis Mode with Nonprofit Appeals

Fundraising, as we know it, has shifted in these uncertain times. But that doesn’t mean we should stop asking for support. As nonprofits, we’re no stranger to cutting costs and finding ways to be creative.

If you’re in crisis mode, join us for this informative session with Firespring’s...

Date 
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - 3:00pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Ct.
Lincoln, NE 68512
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*Tips for Getting Started with Corporate Grant Seeking

Covid-19, its economic fallout, and the national reckoning on racism have caused many companies to beef up giving and reassess philanthropic priorities. In 2020, corporations gave $9.4 billion to nonprofits according to one study, and about three-quarters of it was cash. Will this generosity...

Date 
Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-Third St. NW
Washington DC, DC 20037