When it comes to running your organization, most nonprofits feel pressured to do as much as possible with as little as possible. Donors still scrutinize nonprofits, wondering what percentage of their gift actually goes toward the “cause.” Today, it’s crucial to invest in your organization so you...
Join us on Zoom for this Community Learning Series event which will feature the resilience of the arts and culture sector in our community and how it contributes to our wellbeing, community vitality, and economy. The Community Learning Series is hosted by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community...
Research reveals that women increasingly serve as the decision-makers directing charitable giving. Here in Greater Des Moines, we have long known women are influential players driving our community to be better together. Whether volunteering, engaging in collective giving with friends and...
Increasingly, people in movement spaces are demanding to work in democratic workplaces. One model often overlooked—the worker-owned cooperative—offers the benefit of having had to grapple with questions of participation, management, and governance for decades. To...
In early 2022, Points of Light engaged in global research to understand the current state of civic life as the world looks to move forward in the third year of a global pandemic. Join Points of Light’s President & CEO Natalye Paquin and Influence|SG’s Managing Director Derrick Feldman for a...
This is part two of a two-day workshop.
Have you been looking for a unicorn? Do you think it’s too hard to find diverse candidates to join your fundraising team so you’ve just stopped looking? In a recruiting environment where there is high demand for diverse talent but (what seems like...
Have you been looking for a unicorn? Do you think it’s too hard to find diverse candidates to join your fundraising team so you’ve just stopped looking? In a recruiting environment where there is high demand for diverse talent but (what seems like) little supply and where everyone is worn out it...
What is risk and who bears it? Typically, risk is assigned to those with the fewest resources. Investments to low-income communities and communities of color are often denied because they are deemed "too risky." In this webinar, participants challenge those...
Transparency is a vital component of philanthropy and community-building. In this webinar, you’ll hear real-world stories about organizations that enabled growth by focusing first on fostering mutual trust. Then, we’ll discuss how you can do the same...
Earning steady, reliable income is a smart way for nonprofits to support their programs, reduce dependence on gifts, and even expand. But developing a successful strategy to earn revenue requires time and careful planning. You’ll learn directly from these leaders who developed innovative ways...
