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Upcoming Peer Groups
Please contact
Carrie Walker if you are
interested in finding out more
about
peer groups. These monthly or bi-
monthly lunch meetings
provide a great
opportunity to discuss current
issues, discover new ideas, and create peer connections.
Lunch is provided; please RSVP.
Tuesday, August 2, 12-1 p.m. Executive Directors
Tuesday, August 16, 12-1 p.m. Development
Thursday, August 18, 12-1 p.m. CFO/Finance
Tuesday, August 23, 12-1 p.m. Marketing
Tuesday, September 6, 12-1:30 p.m. Executive Directors Learning Opportunity: RealActs Twitter Roundtable [open to all; see description below]
CLA 4th Annual Iowa Nonprofit Conference
Wednesday, August 3, 2016, 7:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Bvd SW, Cedar Rapids
Develop a better understanding of FLSA and how it applies to your organization; Identify areas of the new Nonprofit Financial Reporting Model and distinguish which ones will have an impact on your financial statements; Recognize how to use the results of an annual board evaluation to enhance your board's effectiveness; Distinguish bank controls your financial institution can offer to help protect your resources.
Cost:
$50, includes learning materials and lunch
For more information
here.
Free Nonprofit Webinar by CharityHowTo
An Introduction to Nonprofit Silent Auctions: How to Raise More Funds with Five Simple Changes
Wednesday, August 3, 2 p.m. CST
Duration: 45 minutes; Course Level: Beginner
In this free nonprofit training webinar, you'll get practical "how-to" advice so you can transform your auction items into a pile of money. Enjoy loads of photos from successful (and not very successful) events so you know what to do (and what not to do).
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Three Secrets to Connecting
Tuesday, August 9, 2016, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hills Bank, 3905 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
Presented by: David Drewelow
Three secrets to connecting with your donors.
Cost: free for members, $25 non-members
Leaders In Volunteerism
LIV Annual Membership Kickoff Meeting
Tuesday, August 9, 12-1:30 p.m.
Hy-Vee (Club Room), 3235 Oakland Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
Arrive at 11:45 a.m. to buy your lunch, or bring it from home. Meeting begins at noon. LIV is sponsoring an ice cream buffet for dessert. Join an interactive Ladder Focus Group that allows for 1-on-11 conversations about LIV and how it is relevant to your work.
LIV 2016-2017 Membership registration form here.
Building and Retaining an Engaged Nonprofit Workforce
Thursday, August 18, 2016, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Johnson County Extension Office, 3109 Old Highway 218 South, Iowa City
Presented by: Don Broshar, Private Consultant, Retired ISU Extension & Outreach
According to several recent studies, well over 60% of today's workforce is not engaged in their workplace. Management in many organizations (whether public, private, for profit, or nonprofit) recognizes the significant challenge of developing effective leadership within their organizations and view leadership development as their number one priority. In this workshop we will explore how to build effective leaders in the workplace and provide strategies for increasing the potential of retaining those quality employees.
Course fee: $70, CEU fee: $25, CEUs: 0.6
Registration information
here.
Executive Director Peer Group Learning Opportunity (open to all)
RealActs Twitter Roundtable
Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 12-1:30 p.m.
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids
RealActs works to connect the next generation of volunteers and donors with your organization through the power of social media. RealActs currently focuses on maximizing community engagement through Twitter. Roundtable discussion topics:
1. Overall Twitter strategy
2. Profile optimization
3. Social listening (advanced search and hashtags).
*Peer Group Learning Opportunities are open to all.
No Whammies! Best Practices and Common Pitfalls During the Hiring, Onboarding, and Evaluating Processes
Thursday, September 8, 2016, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Johnson County Extension Office, 3109 Old Highway 218 South, Iowa City
Presented by: Maureen D Armond, JD, Iowa State University Office of University Counsel
According to Forbes.com, the #1 reason companies make bad hires is they compromise, they settle, they don't hire the best person for the job. Seems obvious, but the truth is businesses often rush the hiring and onboarding processes. This session will examine best practices and common pitfalls arising during the hiring process, and more.
Course fee: $70,
CEU fee: $25,
CEUs: 0.6
Registration information
here.
ATD Hawkeye's 3rd Annual Regional Conference
BOOST Performance featuring Ann Hermann-Nehdi
Wednesday, September 14, and Thursday, September 15
Mount Mercy Graduate Center, Cedar Rapids
See registration details including cost and session information
here
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Estate and Charitable Giving Webinar: The Annual Estate Planning Checkup
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Hosted by The Salvation Army at the
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, Foundation Hall, 324 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
Save the Date! More information to come.
Development of Employee Handbooks/Employee Policies & Procedures/Staff Evaluation
Thursday, September 22, 2016, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Johnson County Extension Office, 3109 Old Highway 218 South, Iowa City
Presented by: Gordon Fischer, Gordon Fischer Law Firm
The realm of human resources is constantly changing. You need this workshop to stay up-to-date! In this interactive and fast moving session, an Iowa lawyer with more than 20 years' experience will explore development, implementation, and maintenance of your employee handbook, "must have" employee policies and procedures, the proper way to conduct performance reviews, best practices for employee documentation, and more.
Course fee: $70, CEU fee: $25, CEUs: 0.6
Registration information here.
2nd Annual Southeast Iowa Nonprofit Summit
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Bridge View Center, Ottumwa, Iowa
Save the Date! Please make plans to join us for this day-long event featuring presentations that will cover top trends, learning opportunities, and challenges facing our sector. The event is free and more details will be available in the coming months.
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