Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of our most popular classes! This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include:
The basic elements of a proposal The "do's"...Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don't know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence. The intended audience for this session is...
This session will meet at the Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) Training Room, 2600 Grand Ave., Suite 300, Des Moines.
It is intended for staff members, Executive Directors, and Board Members to learn about creating powerful partnerships. In this interactive workshop, presenter...
Starting a nonprofit can seem terrifically complicated. Is it worth it? This class can help you decide. In this session you’ll learn the legal and logistical elements necessary to start a successful nonprofit. You’ll also learn about possible alternatives to starting your own nonprofit that you...
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...
A discussion of the various pathways available to nonprofit organizations to drive engagement with college students. Topics will include internships, research projects, volunteering, AmeriCorps, and Federal Work Study. We will also discuss different avenues available to employers in order to...
Keeping up with the pace of change is exhausting and takes a toll whether we are initiating change in our organizations or responding to change imposed on us. Leaders and staff may experience specific types of loss as they work through organizational change which impacts their ability to...
Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) invites you to an overview presentation and workshop of the Guidelines & Principles Program for Nonprofit Excellence in Nebraska and Iowa. This session will go over common questions that arise from the Guidelines and Principles and give you the...
Finding the best nonprofit website and online tools can be daunting. We often end up juggling multiple platforms, working harder to achieve less. Wouldn’t it be better if you had just one effective nonprofit fundraising website with a content management system that does it all?
Learn how...
The Matteson Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors as well as continuing education students pursuing studies in agriculture, health/medical sciences, nursing, engineering, information technology or a trade. To be eligible, students and working adults must live in the Iowa Counties of Lee...
