Intended Audience: Nonprofit staff or board members who are interested in feeling more confident in building and implementing the organization’s budget. Session Facilitator: Jessica Richter, CPA, CITP, CISA and Partner at Forvis Mazars. A clear, thoughtful budget is one of the most powerful tools a...

For Executive Directors & Board Chairs/Chair-Elects Note: You will need to register the Executive Director and Board Chair/Chair-Elect at the same time. Registration for one person is not permitted. This workshop is intended for the Executive Director and Board Chair or Chair Elect. If you both...

Nonprofit boards need strong skills and a thorough understanding of their role to serve effectively. In this interactive series, we cover the most important aspects of board governance. Board Masters was created for current and potential board members who want to learn how to better serve nonprofit...

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) invites you to an overview presentation and workshop of the Guidelines & Principles Program for Nonprofit Excellence in Nebraska and Iowa. This session will go over common questions that arise from the Guidelines and Principles and give you the opportunity...

Join a free national webinar co-hosted by the National Council of Nonprofits and Democracy Forward’s Democracy 2025 initiative for a timely conversation on the legal landscape and importance of nonpartisan voter engagement. Nonprofit organizations play a crucial and legal role in civic engagement...

Serving as a board member is an incredible opportunity to lead within the nonprofit sector and put your passion for a charitable cause into practice. Along with an affinity for the mission, effective board members must possess a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities to keep your...

Many nonprofits don’t understand why, or if, they need Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance. Some of the benefits of this coverage include the protection of personal assets and defense against common claims, as well as board recruitment and retention. This webinar is meant to clarify and educate...

Serving as a board member is an incredible opportunity to lead within the nonprofit sector and put your passion for a charitable cause into practice. Along with an affinity for the mission, effective board members must possess a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities to keep your...

Building a strong, effective nonprofit board doesn’t happen by accident. But too often, organizations struggle with boards that are passionate yet unprepared for the real work of governance. Without clear protocols, intentional recruitment, and meaningful development, boards can unintentionally...

The Western Iowa Nonprofit Conference is a full day of learning, discussion, and innovation. Through a mix of full-group convening, tailored breakout sessions, and interactive experiences, attendees will have the opportunity to learn best practices, get inspired by new ideas, share their own...

Most nonprofit boards recruit new members from their personal networks—a practice that is holding nonprofits back. These overlapping networks do little to attract the fresh perspectives, strengths, and strategic thinking that will help the organization evolve and thrive. Unsatisfied with the status...

Operating a nonprofit—whether as a board member or key staff—comes with significant legal and fiduciary responsibilities. While every organization is unique, all nonprofits must comply with state and federal requirements to maintain tax-exempt status and safeguard charitable assets. Join the...