The University of Iowa

Technical

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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
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*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
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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
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*4 Common Nonprofit Data Mistakes

Data has the power to address many common nonprofit challenges. From collecting donations to organizing volunteers, data can revolutionize the way your nonprofit operates—if it’s collected and managed properly. If your organization is still using...

Date 
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 - 1:00pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Court
Lincoln, NE 68512
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*How to Decipher Your Web Analytics (and Use Them to Your Advantage)

You can market your organization till you’re blue in the face, but if you don’t know how your efforts are performing, you might find yourself running in circles or spinning your wheels. It’s important to stop. Look at the numbers. Learn from them, then pivot if necessary—and that’s where metrics...

Date 
Thursday, October 27, 2022 - 3:00pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Court
Lincoln, NE 68512