Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hills Bank, 3905 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
Presenter: This webinar is provided through AFP International
The nonprofit space is highly competitive, especially for major gift fundraisers where several capital or endowment campaigns could be occurring simultaneously in your city or region. And we know wealthy donors usually support several charities. So how can you ensure you continue to deepen and strengthen the donor's relationship to your charity?
Cost: Free members, $25 non-members. Includes lunch.
Leaders in Volunteerism: Volunteer Application Exchange
Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 12-1:30 p.m.
Hy-Vee Club Room, Oakland Road & 32nd Street, Cedar Rapids
Bring 3-5 copies of your volunteer application.
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.
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Endow Iowa and the Role of Community Foundation
Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hills Bank, 590 W Forevergreen Rd, North Liberty
Presenters: Michele Beisker, Vice President of Development, and Laura Booth, Donor Relations Officer, Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Cost: Free members, $25 non-members
Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids
Presenter: Paul Thelen, JD, Assistant Director, Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center
Session includes: Differences between nonprofit advocacy and lobbying, rules and regulations for Iowa nonprofits, and benefits of advocacy and lobbying.
Cost: Free, registration required. Two representatives per organization, please. Refreshments will be served.
More information here and register here.
Data For Decision Makers
Thursday, May 18, 2017, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
ISU Extension & Outreach, 383 Collins Rd, Suite 201, Cedar Rapids
What do you think data is? Do you know how to find it? Once you have it, do you know what to do with it? This course will answer these questions and more. A laptop or tablet is needed for hands-on experience in this course.
Find full description here.
Course Fee: $75; CEU Fee $25; CEUs: 0.6
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.
ACE Interface Training
Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Revolution Community Building, 417 1st Ave, Vinton, Iowa
Presenters: Melissa Walker, Deputy Director, Area Substance Abuse Council; Panelists include Laura Medberry, Tonya Hotchkin, Jennifer Tibbits.
This course provides an in-depth look at adverse childhood experiences and is designed for educators, human service providers, law enforcement, and other concerned about the resilience and well-being of individuals who have experienced trauma.
Cost: No cost, registration required. Maximum of 50 participants.
More information here, and register here.
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