The University of Iowa

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Giving Circles: A New Approach

Ten years ago two friends asked eight more friends to join together to form a new giving circle. Today that circle is over 100 strong. Our circle is informed, powerful, and socially engaged. Our philanthropy is targeted, evaluated, and tax advantaged. Let’s talk about what we did and how we are...

Date 
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 - 11:30am
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1414
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*How to Navigate Corporate Giving

Last year America’s businesses gave $21.1 billion to charities — 18 percent more than in 2020 – as many companies adjusted their giving in response to the crises. It’s difficult to know if the generosity and the new priorities will remain, especially as the economy sends conflicting signals....

Date 
Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-Third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
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The Gazette Gives Back

The Gazette Gives Back provides over $525,000 in free advertising credits to select Eastern Iowa nonprofits throughout the calendar year. Nominations are being taken for 2023 awards. How many credits are given to each? It's all about the vote. The Gazette subscribers have 5 votes, non-...

Date 
Thursday, September 15, 2022 - 5:00pm
Location 
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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*Take Your Nonprofit Concept from Idea to Sustainable Organization

Many social entrepreneurs have connections to communities and causes that inspire them to consider starting a nonprofit, but how do you really start a nonprofit? Not by filing the paperwork, but by creating infrastructure, sharing the story of your work, and raising funds so you can pay yourself...

Date 
Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 1:00pm
Location 
32 Old Slip
New York, NY 10005
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Nonprofit Career Paths: Finding Your Place In The Nonprofit Space with Melissa Gruber

In this webinar, Melissa Gruber of The Mission Continues (one of our own Cause Network members!) will share her career journey in the nonprofit and for-profit space. She will dive into how her passion for service has led her to her dream career working for a veterans organization with a powerful...

Date 
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 2:00pm
Location 
1201
Lincoln, NE 68512
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Nonprofit Quarterly Webinar Bundle

NPQ's three most popular webinars are available for on-demand viewing for one price of $69 until August 31. The webinars are:

Human Resources as a Justice Partner Compensation Equity: A Values Based Framework and Implementation Guide Into the Fire: Transformation Through Conflict

The...

Date 
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 - 5:00pm
Location 
PO Box 961749
Boston, MA 02196
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Incorporating Youth Voice in Your Day of Service

Volunteer Iowa hosts this virtual session on engaging youth and youth voice in service days. This session will prepare nonprofits and schools with necessary knowledge and ideas for creating service day activities within their communities. We will focus on involving youth in the planning and...

Date 
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 - 3:00pm
Location 
1963 Bell Avenue
Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50315
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How Can Loan Forgiveness Changes Help Nonprofit Workers?

Recent changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program program have helped over one million borrowers gain additional forgiveness. Could you or your employees be among them? This free webinar will offer a special policy update with Ashley Harrington, an expert from the U.S. Department of...

Date 
Thursday, June 30, 2022 - 1:00pm
Location 
1602 L St NW
Suite 900
Washington D.C., DC 20036
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AFP's Annual Summer Social

Join corridor fundraising colleagues for good food, wine, and socializing. Bring a friend to learn more, to introduce them to AFP, and to share with them what our chapter has to offer.

This free event takes place at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery, 1441 Marak Rd NW, Swisher, IA 52338...

Date 
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 4:30pm
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1414
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*Unlock the Power of Evaluation at your Organization

Tired of your evaluation activities not generating useful information for your organization? A common issue at the root of this problem is a lack of understanding about learning questions. Learning questions tell you what information you need to gather from a variety of approaches—including...

Date 
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 - 1:00pm
Location 
32 Old Slip
New York, NY 10005