The University of Iowa

Technical

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*Understanding the Basics and Benefits of AI

Artificial Intelligence is capturing the headlines. Pundits tout both its power and potential pitfalls, and experts urge care to ensure it is used ethically, yet most people have only a vague sense of what artificial intelligence is. Many nonprofit leaders may not consider it practical at this...

Date 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
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*Digitally Transformed Nonprofits (virtual)

New and accelerating advancements in technology are making headlines and are poised to transform every industry. How can nonprofits harness their power to create changes for the good of the communities they serve? We’ve assembled a panel of experts to share their experiences. Join us to hear...

Date 
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
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How to Use Data to Hit Organizational Goals and Foster Growth

Data can serve as a catalyst for smart decision-making and sound fiscal management — provided it’s handled correctly. How can organizations make sure data is captured consistently and reliably? And how do you analyze that data for the right insights to help drive organizational growth, attract...

Date 
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
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*Convert Supporters with Powerful Landing Pages

With great landing pages, your donors, volunteers and supporters are 10 times more likely to donate, sign up, register or engage with your nonprofit. In this session, we’ll share real-world landing page examples that increase conversions and what we’ve learned from studying hundreds of...

Date 
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 2:00pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Court
Lincoln, NE 68512
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*Putting AI to Work at Nonprofits

When it comes to leveraging artificial intelligence tools in the nonprofit sector, there are a lot of questions regarding ethical usage. However, many nonprofits have utilized new technologies to streamline operations so they can delegate less to busy work and more to strategy and...

Date 
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
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*An Inside Look at Firespring's Nonprofit Websites

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...

Date 
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 2:00pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Court
Lincoln, NE 68512
Event Category 

*Optimize Your Data and Segment Donors

Experts agree that the future of fundraising success depends on nonprofits’ ability to segment or group donors according to the areas of interest and their preferred methods of communication. What simple steps can you take to enhance your donor records and customize...

Date 
Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
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dsmHack 2023 application deadline

Each year, the dsmHack committee solicits applications from nonprofit organizations in the Greater Des Moines area and beyond who need help overcoming a technology problem. Project submissions vary from digitizing paper processes, streamlining donor databases, to helping an organization create a...

Date 
Saturday, April 8, 2023 - 5:00pm
Location 
West48
1601 48th St., #200
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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dsmHack 2023

Each year, the dsmHack committee solicits applications from nonprofit organizations in the Greater Des Moines area and beyond who need help overcoming a technology problem. Project submissions vary from digitizing paper processes, streamlining donor databases, to helping an organization organize...

Date 
Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 5:30pm to Saturday, May 6, 2023 - 8:00pm
Location 
West48
1601 48th St., #200
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Event Category 

Be Found: The Secrets of SEO for Nonprofits

Everyone wants to be found. Your website is no exception, and SEO is its best friend. In this session, learn from nonprofits who are experts at search engine optimization and driving traffic to their websites, plus review the SEO tools and techniques...

Date 
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 - 2:00pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Court
Lincoln, NE 68512