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*The Power of Blogging and Thought Leadership for Nonprofits

Most nonprofits that have tried to blog have failed miserably. In this session, we will share the collective wisdom we’ve gleaned from dozens of nonprofit organizations that have stumbled upon the magic formula for becoming thought leaders in their community.

Join us to discover:

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Date 
Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 2:00pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Ct.
Lincoln, NE 68512
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*How to Avoid Fundraising's Silent Enemy: Donor Attrition

Jay Wilkinson, founder and CEO of Firespring, will help attendees learn how to step off of the donor acquisition treadmill and start revving up donor retention in this free session. Seven out of 10 donors give only once, but this doesn’t have to be your reality. Jay will explain how a 10%...

Date 
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 - 1:30pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Ct.
Lincoln, NE 68512
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*How to Get the Most Out of Your Nonprofit Website

You work hard and wear a lot of hats. Let us lighten your workload. Go beyond the basics in this free session with presenter Molly Coke as she talks about how to leverage technology to help support your mission and make your life easier.

As SVP of client experience, Molly Coke is...

Date 
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 1:30pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Ct.
Lincoln, NE 68512
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*IRS webinar: Retirement Plans for Small Employers and Self-Employed

Offered by the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division of the IRS, this free, 30-minute webinar is designed to provide an overview of the key features of retirement plans for small employers and self-employed. An employer that adopts the right plan may keep it longer, make fewer mistakes and...

Date 
Thursday, January 21, 2021 - 12:00pm
Location 
P.O. Box 1303
Charlotte, NC 28201-1303
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Volunteer Iowa Day

Volunteer Iowa and the Iowa Mentoring Partnership host Volunteer Iowa Day at the Capitol each year to share with legislators the latest information on the tremendous contributions volunteers and mentors make and their impact in Iowa’s communities. It is also an opportunity to educate lawmakers...

Date 
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 - 8:00am
Location 
1963 Bell Ave.
Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50315
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Youth Volunteer Fair

Volunteer Iowa is presenting a virtual youth volunteer fair. In this unprecedented time, many young people are looking for a way to respond to the needs of their communities. If you are looking for a way to help your community, please register to join Volunteer Iowa for live presentations on...

Date 
Monday, January 11, 2021 - 4:00pm
Location 
1963 Bell Ave.
Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50315
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*How to Craft an Annual Fundraising Plan in Uncertain Times

Developing a strong fundraising strategy can be difficult even in normal times, but as 2021 begins, we still face exceptional challenges. The pandemic continues to surge, and financial difficulties persist for many. How can you meet your organization’s short- and long-term fundraising goals in...

Date 
Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-Third St. NW
Washington DC, DC 20037
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*Are You Getting the Most for Your Technology Dollar?

Do you know when and where to spend your organization’s limited technology budget, or how to get the best return?

Join the conversation in this free, one-hour webinar as we share our research and results from our sector-wide survey—as well as the expertise and hard-earned lessons from...

Date 
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 - 12:00pm
Location 
88 Broad Street
Boston, MA 02110
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*From BFF to Boss

Sixty percent of first-time managers crash and burn in their first two years, because they aren’t able to make the mental and emotional transition from employee to leader. This program is designed to help new managers make this critical shift successfully. Nonprofit...

Date 
Thursday, January 21, 2021 - 9:00am
Location 
1111 North 13th St.
Ste 213
Omaha, NE 68102
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*NEA Grants: The Programs, the Process, and How to Pitch

Have a great project that you’re looking for funding to support? A brief overview of National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funding programs, including the application process and review criteria, will be followed by interactive small-group sessions. Take advantage of this opportunity to pitch...

Date 
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 - 2:00pm
Location 
1000 Vermont Ave. NW
Washington DC, DC 20005