The University of Iowa

Fundraising

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*Proven Strategies for Connecting with Major Donors

Charities’ dependence on wealthy donors is growing as giving at lower levels ebbs. Women continue to influence big giving and now wealthy millennial and Gen Z households are making their mark. How are big-gift fundraisers successfully cultivating donors? Are economic pressures causing any shifts...

Date 
Thursday, February 8, 2024 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
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*Preparing for a Future Capital Campaign

Join us in person at Hills Bank & Trust, 590 Forevergreen Road in North Liberty or on Zoom for our December educational program. Is your organization looking to launch a major fundraising effort or capital campaign in 2024? What about 2 – 5 years from now? Melissa Pence, CFRE and fundraising...

Date 
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - 11:30am
Location 
324 3rd St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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Developing a Donor Engagement Plan for 2024

Fundraisers and nonprofit communicators know how vital it is to regularly inform and inspire donors. Crafting an engagement plan for the whole year helps ensure nothing falls through the cracks, and it lays a strong foundation for year-end fundraising appeals. Join this 75-minute webinar to...

Date 
Thursday, January 18, 2024 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
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Insights From the Field: Navigating Fundraising Uncertainty

A just-released Chronicle survey of 1,000 fundraisers at nonprofits of varying sizes and missions provides fresh insights into the current fundraising climate. More than three-quarters of fundraisers say they have had to change their approaches because donors are reducing, postponing, or...

Date 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
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*Engaging Donors of all Generations

Crafting appeals that resonate with donors in their 70s, those in their 20s, and everyone in between, is challenging. Capturing the attention of people at different stages in their lives often requires tailored approaches on both online and offline communication channels. That’s why many...

Date 
Monday, November 6, 2023 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
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*How to Crush Giving Season

Did you know that nonprofits raised $3.1 billion in the US alone on GivingTuesday in 2022? We’d like to see that number grow even higher this year and we know you do too!

With giving season just around the corner (and GivingTuesday less than a month away) it’s time to buckle down and...

Date 
Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 11:00am
Location 
7010 Easy Wind Drive
Ste 210
Austin, TX 78752
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*Philanthropic Conversations: Bringing More Value to Deepen Relationships

According to research, nearly three-quarters of high net worth people believe having philanthropic conversations with their advisor (be it attorney, CPA, financial planner, etc.) is important and prefer the topic arise sooner rather than later in meetings. Many desire more discussion around...

Date 
Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 11:30am
Location 
PO Box 1163
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
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*Common Questions in Fundraising Ethics

Join us in person or online for our October educational program, presented by AFP's very own chapter president, Hilery Livengood, CFRE and Program Chair, Julia Winter. Come prepared to discuss common ethical conundrums and questions that you may have regarding AFP Global’s Code of Ethical...

Date 
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 11:30pm
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1414
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*How to Create Amazing Event Sponsorship Materials

Everyone in the nonprofit sector is chasing event sponsors! But to get your foot in the door and have your event stand out from the crowd, you need attention-grabbing, professional-quality sponsor materials. Even if your organization can’t afford expensive graphic designers and pricey...

Date 
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 2:00pm
Location 
6305 Naples Blvd.
#1052
Naples, FL 34109
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*Jump-start your 4th Quarter with Year-end Appeals that Work!

End your 2023 fundraising on a high note and learn how to optimize your short-term fundraising campaigns. You’ll explore:

The important role your website plays. Powerful fundraising tactics you can implement. The essentials for an integrated communications plan.

Upgrade your year-end...

Date 
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 2:00pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Court
Lincoln, NE 68512