Resilience and Trauma-Informed Care Symposium
Thursday, May 17, 2018, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids
Hosted by Tanager Place and National Resilience Institute, celebrate Mental Health Month by attending the Resilience and Trauma-Informed Care Symposium.
Speakers: Heather Formes, LCSW, author of Beyond Consequences, and Dr. Mollie Marti, President & CEO of National Resilience Institute
Cost: $25
Leaders In Volunteerism May Conference
Thursday, May 24, 2018, 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Hills Bank & Trust, Lower Level Community Room, 3905 Blairs Ferry Rd, Cedar Rapids
This year's conference focus is equipping volunteer engagement professionals with the skills to lead volunteers for our organizations. The event features Jo Miller with Be Leaderly, Dr. Kate O'Neil from Mount Mercy University, and
Professional Business Coach Heather Woody. More information about the presenters here.
Cost: $25 members, $35 non-members
ATD Hawkeye Presents 2018 Nonprofit Training Day
Thursday, May 24, 2018, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mount Mercy University Graduate Center, 1650 Matterhorn Dr NE, Cedar Rapids
Cost: $30 includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
Eastern Iowa Planned Giving Council Presents Lessons Learned on the Planned Giving Battlefield
Thursday, May 24, 2018, 4-6 p.m.
Hotel at Kirkwood, Meeting Room A, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids
Presenter: Brenda Haefner, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations, Mount Mercy University
A veteran of the fundraising world, Brenda has extensive background in Development with the former Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra, The University of Iowa Foundation, and now Mount Mercy University. Event includes year-end program, election of officers, and discussion.
2018 ISU Extension Johnson County Nonprofit Management Academy
Embracing Advocacy: How Your Organization Can Effectively Influence Public Opinion and Public Policy
Tuesday, June 12, 2018, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Johnson County Extension Office, 3109 Old Highway 218 South, Iowa City
Presenter: Paul Thelen, Director of the Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center
Nonprofit organizations are uniquely situated to shape both public opinion and public policy. In this class, learn the rules that govern nonprofit advocacy, including lobbying activities. We will primarily focus on how you can develop the knowledge, skills, and resources to advance your organization's mission through effective advocacy.
Course Fee: $70;
CEU Fee: $25;
CEUs: 0.6
Program brochure and registration information
here.
2018 ISU Extension Johnson County Nonprofit Management Academy
Nonprofit Finance and Governance Best Practices
Tuesday, June 26, 2018, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Johnson County Extension Office, 3109 Old Highway 218 South, Iowa City
Presenters: David R. Little, CPA; Missy Roseberry, CPA; Mary Ites, Consultant at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.
Part I: Finance Function Dysfunction; Part II: Fraud Risks & Prevention: Covering your Assets; Part III: Communicating Financials (more details in brochure).
Course Fee: $70;
CEU Fee: $25;
CEUs: 0.6
Program brochure and registration information
here.