Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hills Bank, North Liberty, 590 W. Forevergreen Rd, North Liberty
Presenter: Ben Snyder, Copper Black Services
All too often nonprofit board members shy away from fundraising. Join in on the conversation to learn about setting up a great board culture and specific actions that create board engagement.
Cost: Free members, $25 non-members. Includes lunch.
Leaders in Volunteerism
Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 12-1:30 p.m.
Hy-Vee Club Room, Oakland Road & 32nd Street, Cedar Rapids
Impact CR All aBoard
Thursday, March 23, 2017, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, 501 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids
This annual event is designed to connect young professionals with organizations in the community that resonate with their passions. Board members from local organizations answer questions and speak with attendees about board involvement.
Economic Alliance Business Support Program: Branding
Thursday, March 30, 2017, 8-9:15 a.m.
Cedar Rapids Economic Alliance, 501 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids
Presenter: Joseph Matar, Product Manager at Fusionfarm
Branding. It's a word that often associated solely with the communications world, but branding your company's culture is a crucial aspect of recruitment. A strongly branded company culture leads to a successful recruitment strategy, which in turn brings in and retains the best employees.
Youth Philanthropy Toolbox: Equipping Tomorrow's Leaders
Iowa Youth Philanthropy Conference
Saturday, April 1, 2017, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Marshalltown Community College, 3700 South Center Street, Marshalltown
A day of learning with youth philanthropy students and leaders from across the state.
The conference is sponsored by Iowa Council of Foundations and is free to attend.
More information and register here.
Communicating With Meaning
Thursday, April 20, 2017, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
ISU Extension & Outreach, 383 Collins Rd, Suite 201, Cedar Rapids
Presenter: Terry Whitson, TW Training
Let's talk about communication! Please join us for this interactive session to discuss overcoming obstacles and filters that keep us from communicating effectively. You will better understand the importance of active listening, asking the right types of questions, deciding how to deliver a message, and the impact of your non-verbal messages. We will also explore how to make the cross-generational workplace more productive by understanding their core values and communication preferences.
Course Fee: $75; CEU Fee: $25; CEUs: 0.6
CFO Peer Group Learning Opportunity: CLA Roundtable Going Paperless with Back-Office Accounting
Thursday, April 20, 2017, 12-1:30 p.m.
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids
Presenter: David Little, CliftonLarsonAllen
This roundtable will address some of the more common systems being used to electronically process accounting transactions. Also, examine related internal controls that can safeguard your assets, improve operational efficiency, and maintain adherence to policies.
Cost: Free, lunch is provided to those who RSVP.
How to Write Winning Grants and Smile While Doing It!
Presented by the Grant Professionals Association, Central Iowa Chapter
Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
DMACC Student Activities Center, 2006 South Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, Iowa
Featuring Dr. Bev Browning, author of Grant Writing for Dummies
Cost: $75
More information, including detailed agenda, here.
CFO Peer Group Learning Opportunity: CLA Roundtable Nonprofits and Iowa Sales Tax
Thursday, May 18, 2017, 12-1:30 p.m.
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids
Presenter: Connie Lira, Director at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Iowa sales tax can be a complicated topic for nonprofits, so we've broken it down into three steps.
Step One: What rules and exemptions are out there and who is eligible for what? Step Two: What is the application proces? Step Three: how do you file?
The primary focus of this training is step one, but take away resources will be provided on all three of the steps. Discussion will provide explanations of the regulations and example scenarios to facilitate discussion.
Cost: Free, lunch is provided to those who RSVP.
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Take On Literacy in celebration of their 120th year? Help the library connect with the community to find unique and inspiring ways to create a culture of literacy in Cedar Rapids. Find more information
