The University of Iowa

Fundraising

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Setting Yourself up for a Successful First Meeting

See enough people, see the right people, and see them at the right time. As a fundraiser, that course of action may sound logical; however, the pivotal part of this advice is the “right people.”

How can you be sure you are calling on qualified prospects? The answer lies in your diligence...

Date 
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - 10:00am
Location 
211 N. 145th St.
Lincoln, NE 68508
Cryptocurrency
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*Community Circle Conversation: Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Cryptocurrency but Were Afraid to Ask

The Community Circles & Conversations on June 7 will focus on a follow-up discussion from the DonorConnect event, Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Cryptocurrency. Jordan Richardson, senior charitable giving advisor with the Community Foundation will join us to share information...

Date 
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 - 11:30am
Location 
1915 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
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*Low-Cost Ways to Boost Planned Gifts

Donors are showing increased interest in nearly all types of planned giving, and many are pledging bigger gifts during the pandemic. More than 60 percent of fundraisers see greater interest in bequests now than they did before the pandemic, one survey finds. But many charities miss out on...

Date 
Thursday, June 9, 2022 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-Third St. NW
Washington DC, DC 20037
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CFRE Refresher Course

Friday, May 20 at 4:00 p.m. is the registration deadline for the CFRE Refresher Course to be given on June 22, 2022.

The day-long course is presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Eastern Iowa Chapter. See the event website for details and registration.

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Date 
Friday, May 20, 2022 - 4:00pm
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1414
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CFRE Refresher Course

This one-day CFRE Refresher Course focuses on:

refreshing the fundraising knowledge, a professional already has and identifying and helping to fill in gaps in fundraising knowledge.

Location: Hills Bank, 3905 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Registration...

Date 
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 - 8:00am to 5:30pm
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1414
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AFP ICON

Three days of professional development sessions, networking, keynote speakers, and more at this conference presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Unless otherwise indicated, conference activities are at the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV...

Date 
Monday, May 2, 2022 - 8:00am to Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 2:30pm
Location 
4200 Wilson Blvd.
Ste 480
Arlington, VA 22203
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How to Attract and Keep Top Fundraisers

It’s no secret that turnover is a problem in fundraising. One study found that big-gift officers tend to stay in a job for less than two years. But these frontline fundraisers bring in as much as 90 percent of fundraising revenue, so holding onto those who excel is more important than ever....

Date 
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-Third St. NW
Washington DC, DC 20037
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*Donor Stewardship: Follow-up that Fosters Loyalty

Did you know that most nonprofits lose nearly as many donors as they gain each year? Join us for this workshop to stop the churn! We’ll share tips for developing a donor retention plan based on proven cultivation and retention strategies....

Date 
Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 11:00am
Location 
1201 Infinity Court
Lincoln, NE 68512
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*Supercharge Your Fundraising Board

Your board will likely comprise individuals with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, and comfort levels with fundraising. This workshop will provide you with the tools to approach these conversations with your board, find the right fundraising fit for...

Date 
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - 11:00am
Location 
1201 Infinity Court
Lincoln, NE 68512
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*Handling Objections: Turning Donor Hesitation into Commitment

Join presenter Laura Rice, CFRE, and fill your fundraising toolbox with evidence-based closing tactics, strategies to shift donor hesitancy into commitment, a nuanced understanding of unsuccessful closing, and the ability to process and learn from...

Date 
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - 3:00pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Court
Lincoln, NE 68512