A strong donor communications plan is essential to keep supporters engaged, appreciated, and inspired to give — especially heading into a year of financial uncertainty. Yet one study finds that fewer than half of nonprofits have a written annual plan to guide consistent donor outreach. Taking time...

Most organizations have donors who give — but far fewer have donors who believe. The difference isn’t in the size of the check; it’s in the depth of the relationship. In this interactive session, Mark L. Duncan, CEO, The Fund Coach, LLC, will unpack the Major Donor Journey — a practical roadmap for...

Board members generally don’t love fundraising, but they will do it – and do it well – if it’s strategic and they’ve got the right tools. You can set your board up for fundraising success by positioning the job properly, asking them to participate in a way that’s meaningful, and supporting their...

Lost federal support and/or grants and need emergency funding? Curious how to create and implement an emergency fundraising plan? You're not alone. In this Ask Me Anything session, get answers to all your questions on major gifts prospecting and developing an emergency fundraising plan.

This workshop will introduce grantwriting to nonprofit professionals who have less than one year of experience with the skill. Many people who work in nonprofits find themselves in the position of “accidental grantwriter” and do not feel fully equipped for the challenge. This session will provide a...

You have a capital project—purchasing a new building or renovating/expanding an existing building—and you have the architect and contractor all lined up, but how are you going to pay for it all? Your fundraising campaign will only go so far and often trickles in over a 3 to 5-year period. Does your...

If you’re dreaming bigger for your mission, you need more than good intentions—you need a clear path forward. This session shows how a strong strategic plan can rally passionate donors, inspire fundraiser confidence, and fuel long-term growth. Funding for Good’s experts will outline WHY every...

The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Eastern Iowa chapter will hold its 2025 National Philanthropy Day awards reception Thursday, Nov. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the fourth-floor ballroom at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids. Awards will be presented during a program at 4:30 p.m...

Join us to learn practical strategies for better engaging your board in fundraising. In this course, we’ll cover boards’ typical fundraising responsibilities, why some board members may be reluctant to fundraise, and how to overcome these concerns. We will also brainstorm new ways your board members...

From federal policies and canceled funding to departmental shifts, the federal grant landscape is rapidly changing. Join fundraising peers for a conversation on navigating these challenges and how to pivot your strategies for the future. We'll provide tools to help you plan and share success stories...

The last few weeks of the year are a time of tremendous potential (and pressure) for your nonprofit organization. But with the right strategies, you can achieve your year-end fundraising goals with confidence and close out the year strong. Join nonprofit expert Floyd Jones for a free, practical...

For small nonprofits, year-end fundraising can feel overwhelming not because you lack passion, but because you’re juggling too much with too little. That’s why we created ready-to-use year-end engagement plans and templates, built directly into your donor management system. On October 7, Janet Cobb...