How do you handle rejection? Can you comfortably advocate for your needs? Assertiveness means expressing your point of view clearly and directly while still respecting others. Whether you'd like to ask for a raise, set a boundary with a co-worker, or build confidence with gift asks, this session...
Evaluations can be instrumental in demonstrating the effectiveness of your program, fulfilling funding requirements, and improving outcomes for your clients, or a waste of time and resources when organizations are ill-prepared to engage in the process or use the results.
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Kick off a successful fundraising year by learning , learn how your 2024 Candid Seal of Transparency can help increase your nonprofit visibility. On this 45-minute session, we will go through the simple steps to earn a Seal, how to enable Apple Pay, and most importantly, how you can use your...
Starting a nonprofit can seem terrifically complicated. Is it worth it? This class can help you decide.
In this free, 90-minute 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...
Nonprofits and foundations face a broad array of challenges and opportunities in the year ahead. Join Chronicle CEO Stacy Palmer for a live reporters' roundtable to explore the key trends you need to know about, including the fundraising outlook for 2024, the steps nonprofits are taking to solve...
The Central Iowa Food Security Planning Committee invites you to learn more about how you can stand alongside us to reduce food insecurity in our community. During the event, the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and United Way of Central Iowa will unveil a community-wide food...
Tens of billions of dollars are still available for charitable nonprofits, but only if state and local governments commit to spending those funds on nonprofits (as opposed to elsewhere) by the end of 2024. Otherwise, the federal government may claw back uncommitted funds. The networks of the...
This free, 90-minute session is an overview for nonprofit professionals. Join us to learn who Candid is and how our resources can help your nonprofit thrive. With our trusted data and training, Candid has resources on important issues in the social sector. This orientation will introduce you to...
It’s a vicious cycle. Program costs and salaries continue to rise as nonprofits struggle to operate within budget and retain talented staff; yet grant makers don’t often support “overhead” or increase their giving, even as expenses go up each year. Meanwhile experts say nonprofits shouldn’t be...
Nonprofit partnerships can take many forms, but these collaborations aren’t just about mutual understanding; they’re key to transforming our community for the better. The Ballet Des Moines Campus for Arts and Education, Oakridge Neighborhood’s new Oakridge Studio, and Habitat for Humanity’s...
