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Growing an Endowment for Your Nonprofit

Learn why endowments are important in your fundraising strategy, how to engage donors, professional advisors, and your board.

Presenters: Shelly Maharry, Executive Director, Community Fdtn of Johnson County; Michelle Beisker, Sr VP of Develpment, Greater Cedar Rapids Community Fdtn; and...

Date 
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - 11:30am
Location 
Hills Bank & Trust
3905 Blairs Ferry Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
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Nonprofit Board Engagement

Part of Iowa State Extension's Nonprofit Management Academy.

Workshop meets 9 am-4 pm

Presenter: Leslie Wright, Senior Vice President of Community Building, United Way of East Central Iowa

Effective boards and committees have engaged members, strong leadership, and good...

Date 
Friday, October 25, 2019 - 9:00am
Location 
Linn County Extension
383 Collins Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Business Modeling

Part of Iowa State University's Nonprofit Management Academy.

All courses meet 9 am-4 pm

Presenter: David Tominsky, Chief Relations Officer, New BoCo

In this workshop, we will explore what it means to have an entrepreneurial mindset and develop a culture of innovation...

Date 
Friday, October 11, 2019 - 9:00am
Location 
Linn County Extension
383 Collins Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Nonprofit Management Academy: Tools to Enhance Work Life Satisfaction

Part of Iowa State Extension's Nonprofit Management Academy.

Presenter: Krisit Cooper

Meets 9 am - 4 pm

Not for profit organizations (NPO’s) attract enthusiastic employees who are eager to gain experience, contribute to a community need and build relationships. NPO’s...

Date 
Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 9:00am
Location 
Linn County Extension
383 Collins Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Pedal 4 Progress

The ride takes off from Kickstand and follows the Cedar Valley Nature Trail in Cedar Rapids. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with ride following at 10:00 a.m.

Stops include Odie's Bar & Grill, Shack Tavern, Food Truck Festival at Benz Beverage Depot, Sag Wagon, and concludes with a...

Date 
Saturday, September 21, 2019 - 10:00am
Location 
Kickstand
203 16th Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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Run & Ride Festival

Join us for a 5K run/walk, 10K run and bike pub crawl! All participants will receive a shirt, water bottle, and access to all the day’s events. Registration is $25 in advance and $30 day of, but do it early to guarantee a shirt! All funds raised support day-to-day work at Willis Dady giving...

Date 
Saturday, September 21, 2019 - 7:30am
Location 
Sag Wagon Deli & Brew
827 Shaver Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Deepening Donor Relations: Insights From Professional Advisors that Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know

This session is geared for nonprofit development professionals and executive directors looking to enhance their major gift and planned giving programs . Panelists include Bill Boatwright (Davis Brown Law Firm), Angela Reed (Tarbell & Co., P.L.C.), and Ashley E. Shafer (The 801 Group at...

Date 
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 3:00pm
Location 
Junior Achievement
6100 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
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Grant Planning Session for Creating Safe, Equitable & Thriving Communities Fund

The third and final session for the Creating Safe, Equitable & Thriving Communities Fund grant program. Designed to help potential applicants and community partners prepare for the October 10, 2019 application deadline. Fine the application...

Date 
Monday, September 9, 2019 - 11:30am
Location 
324 Third St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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Nonprofit Party at the Museum

The Nonprofit Party at the Museum is one of two events that will replace the annual Celebration of Community event. The Nonprofit Party at the Museum is a new annual event for nonprofit professionals. The location will change each year. The Nonprofit Leadership Excellence Award and the Minnie...

Date 
Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 4:30pm
Location 
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
410 Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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Nonprofit Know-How: Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts

Barbara Dunn-Swanson is the presenter of this session based on the book by Leslie C. Aguilar. Participants will learn the impact of stereotypes and biased statements, identify the most common reasons people sit silently in the face of bias and stereotypes, and enhance skills for speaking up...

Date 
Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 10:00am
Location 
324 Third St. SE
Foundation Hall, First Floor
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401