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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Sustainability: Planning Ahead in Palo Alto County
DESCRIPTION:Building confidence in your organization's long-term strength \nJoin us for an interactive learning session designed for anyone involved with a nonprofit—board members\, staff\, and volunteers alike. \nTogether\, we’ll take a step back from day-to-day responsibilities to talk about what it looks like to plan ahead\, build stability\, and strengthen your organization for the future. We’ll explore practical strategies nonprofits use to stay strong over time\, including tools like endowment funds and other approaches that support long-term sustainability. \nThis is also a chance to connect with peers from other nonprofit organizations in Palo Alto County\, share ideas\, and learn from one another. \nEvent details and RSVP information are below.Light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://www.cfneia.org/event/nonprofit-sustainability-planning-ahead-in-palo-alto-county
LOCATION:The Shores at Five Island\, AGP Meeting Room\, 14 N Lawler Street\, Emmetsburg\, IA\, 50536\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Palo Alto County Community Foundation":MAILTO:events@cfneia.org
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Community
DESCRIPTION:The evening's program will begin at 5:45 p.m. \nJoin friends\, neighbors\, and community leaders as we celebrate 70 years of generosity\, partnership\, and community impact across Iowa. The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa’s Celebration of Community is an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable things we've accomplished together and to honor the people\, organizations\, and communities that make our region stronger. \nEnjoy appetizers and a hosted bar as we celebrate seven decades of collective impact and the shared commitment to creating places where all people can thrive. We will also award mission fulfillment grants to organizations helping shape a brighter future for our region. Together\, we'll recognize the power of philanthropy\, the strength of community\, and the possibilities that emerge when we invest in one another.
URL:https://www.cfneia.org/event/celebration-of-community-2
LOCATION:Diamond Event Center\, 5307 Caraway Lane\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration of Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa":MAILTO:events@cfneia.org
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SUMMARY:Franklin County Grant Workshop 2027
DESCRIPTION:Are you a nonprofit or government entity in Franklin County seeking grant funding? \nJoin the Franklin County Community Foundation for a FREE grant workshop. \nAt this workshop\, you'll learn about the Foundation's grant guidelines\, application\, and budget template. Presenters will also provide general grant writing tips and answer grantseeker questions you may have! \nDetails on the grant application can be found at cfneia.org/grants. \nPlease fill out the information below to RSVP.
URL:https://www.cfneia.org/event/franklin-county-grant-workshop-2027
LOCATION:First Hampton Bank\, 211 1st Ave NW\, Hampton\, IA\, 50441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Franklin County Community Foundation":MAILTO:events@cfneia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T170000
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SUMMARY:Chickasaw County Grant Workshop 2027
DESCRIPTION:Are you a nonprofit or government entity in Chickasaw County seeking grant funding? \nJoin the Chickasaw County Community Foundation for a FREE grant workshop. \nAt this workshop\, you'll learn about the Foundation's grant guidelines\, application\, and budget template. Presenters will also provide general grant writing tips and answer grantseeker questions you may have! \nDetails on the grant application can be found at cfneia.org/grants. \nPlease fill out the information below to RSVP.
URL:https://www.cfneia.org/event/chickasaw-county-grant-workshop-2027
LOCATION:New Hampton Economic Development\, 112 East Spring Street\, New Hampton\, IA\, 50659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chickasaw County Community Foundation":MAILTO:events@cfneia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T173000
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SUMMARY:Winneshiek County Grant Writing 2027 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a nonprofit or government entity in Winneshiek County seeking grant funding? \nJoin the Winneshiek County Community Foundation for a FREE grant workshop for nonprofits and government entities. \nAt this workshop\, you'll learn about the Foundation's grant guidelines\, application\, and budget template. Presenters will also provide general grant writing tips and answer grantseeker questions you may have! \nDetails on the grant application can be found at cfneia.org/grants. \nPlease fill out the information below to RSVP. \nThis year\, we are also offering a special Public Safety Funding Session that will take place before the grant writing workshop from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. Fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) staff and volunteers are encouraged to attend both sessions to explore funding opportunities beyond local grants and learn about applying for funding through WCCF’s 2027 grant cycle.
URL:https://www.cfneia.org/event/winneshiek-county-grant-writing-2026-workshop
LOCATION:Decorah Bank and Trust\, 202 E Water Street\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grant Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winneshiek County Community Foundation":MAILTO:events@cfneia.org
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SUMMARY:Grundy County Grant Writing Workshop 2027
DESCRIPTION:Are you a nonprofit or government entity in Grundy County seeking grant funding? \nJoin the Grundy County Community Foundation for a FREE grant workshop. \nAt this workshop\, you'll learn about the Foundation's grant guidelines\, application\, and budget template. Presenters will also provide general grant writing tips and answer grantseeker questions you may have! \nDetails on the grant application can be found at cfneia.org/grants. \nThis workshop will be virtual via zoom. Register for the workshop here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/faV6Mtd2Sy-ZrAX3lHnKrA
URL:https://www.cfneia.org/event/grundy-grant-writing-workshop-2027
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Grant Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T153000
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Boardroom: The Board’s Role in Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:November 18\, 2026 | 3:30–5 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom \nPolicy decisions shape the communities nonprofits serve\, the resources available to them\, and their ability to advance their missions. Board members bring valuable relationships\, community knowledge\, and influence that can help their organizations navigate these issues and create lasting change. \nJoin the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa for our next Board Fundamentals session\, Beyond the Boardroom: The Board’s Role in Advocacy. In this interactive virtual session\, nonprofit advocacy expert Bethany Snyder\, MPP\, will help board members understand how advocacy connects to their organization’s mission and explore practical ways to get involved. \nParticipants will learn how to build relationships with policymakers\, connect their organizations with potential allies\, and speak up about issues affecting their communities. Whether you’re new to nonprofit board service or a seasoned board member\, you’ll leave with practical ideas for making advocacy part of your board service and strengthening your organization’s long-term impact. \nAbout the Presenter \nBethany Snyder\, MPP\, is the powerhouse behind Snyder Strategies\, LLC\, where she helps nonprofit and membership organizations build bold\, effective advocacy programs that drive real change. \nWith nearly 25 years of experience in communications\, advocacy\, and public affairs\, Bethany has worn many hats: grassroots advocacy director\, lobbyist\, consultant\, communications director\, and even a U.S. Senate staffer\, bringing deep expertise to every project she touches. \nShe also served as Founding Director of the Iowa Nonprofit Alliance\, where Bethany championed Iowa’s 23\,000 nonprofit organizations and the professionals who power them\, ensuring their voices were heard and amplified. \nA proud Hawkeye with a BA from the University of Iowa and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Minnesota\, Bethany’s dedication to community runs deep. She leads Central Iowa Rainbow Families\, chairs One Iowa Action and the Urbandale Civil Rights Commission\, and serves on the Family Equality board\, all while advocating for a more equitable future. \nRegistration \nThis session will be held virtually via Zoom. Register using the link below to receive access to the meeting. \nRegister for Board Fundamentals here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0NdwB0a0QAWjktfcbqCBQQ
URL:https://www.cfneia.org/event/beyond-the-boardroom-the-boards-role-in-advocacy
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T163000
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SUMMARY:Women for Good Holiday Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our final Women for Good event of 2026! Enjoy the company of Women for Good members paired with fun holiday-themed refreshments before we hear presentations from this year's Women's Fund grantees! \nIn October\, $55\,000 in grant funding was awarded from the Women's Fund to six projects of organizations serving women and girls in Black Hawk County\, including: \n\nHouse of Hope: Expanded Empowerment: Case Management Programming\nIowa Legal Aid: Stabilizing Women & Girls in Black Hawk County\nWaypoint Services: Waypoint Domestic Violence Program\nLutheran Services in Iowa: In-Home Child Care Training for Refugee Women\nRiverview Center\, Inc.: Sexual Assault Services for Women & Girls\nThe River Arc: Immigrant Maternal Health Support\n\nAt this event\, we are also collecting food items to donate to the Jesse Cosby Center.
URL:https://www.cfneia.org/event/women-for-good-holiday-social
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Women For Good
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