Upcoming PROGRAMs and registration
New session format for 2025
nonprofit essentials 6-part series + nonprofit hot topics to help you keep #MovingGoodForward!
Programming is always included in CVNA Membership
metro funders and Cvna
networking event
August 7th, 2025
3:00-5:00 PM
SingleSpeed Brewing Co, 325 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA
Now, more than ever, we want to help connect nonprofits to local funders. Join us for our 2nd Annual Metrofunders/CVNA Social on Thursday, August 7th. All nonprofits (leaders, employees and volunteers) and MetroFunders (grant makers in the Cedar Valley) are all warmly invited to attend.
Free event, appetizers will be provided, cash bar available.
nonprofit essentials series
Nonprofit Essentials Series III
Engaging Volunteers for Fund Development
August 14th, 2025, 1:00-2:30 PM
Join Suzanne Benda, Cedar Valley Hospice, to see how you can engage your volunteers for funding resources. Leave with tools on how to connect with your best resources -- the people dedicated and committed to your mission!
nonprofit essentials series
Nonprofit Essentials Series IV
Board and Financial Organization
September 25th 2025, 12:00-1:30 PM
This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of how to build an effective Board, foster meaningful engagement among Board members, develop a sound annual budget, and interpret key financial statements. It offers valuable, practical guidance for strengthening your leadership and ensuring the long-term stability and success of your organization.
nonprofit essentials series
Nonprofit Essentials Series V
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
October - more details coming soon!
speak up, lead forward
the advocacy advantage
Part I:
Advocacy Foundations
November 6th, 2025, 8:30-10:00 AM
Join us for this two-part series that will dive into advocacy, legislative change and learn how to use your voice to generate change for nonprofit benefit. This series will take place of our annual Legislative Panel. Part I: Advocacy Foundations, will focus on the fundamental building blocks for creating positive change by empowering individuals and communities to voice their needs and work towards a more just and equitable future for nonprofits.
nonprofit essentials series
Nonprofit Essentials Series VI
Fundraising & Sustainability
November 18th 2025, 12:00-1:30 PM
Union Block Board Room, 114 E 4th Street, Suite 300, Waterloo, IA 50703
This workshop will cover the basics and best practices for a variety of funding sources, including individual donors, campaigns, events, and government contracts, emphasizing the importance of diversifying your income to ensure long-term sustainability. Ali Parrish from Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity will lead this session and share tips to help you navigate the fundraising landscape with confidence and success.
speak up, lead forward
the advocacy advantage
Part II:
Strategic Influence
December 4th, 2025, 8:30-10:00 AM
Join us for this two-part series that will dive into advocacy, legislative change and learn how to use your voice to generate change for nonprofit benefit. This series will take place of our annual Legislative Panel. Part II: Strategic Influence, involves a planned and intentional approach to influencing decisions, policies, and practices to achieve a specific goal. Connect with dynamic leaders, influencing policy change regularly. It's more than just voicing an opinion; it's about thoughtfully crafting a strategy to create positive change.
Missed out?!
Check out this session with Joy Briscoe on Community and Belonging, Belonging First!
Leadership as well as non-leadership engagement, commitment and accountability are critical to the success of any equity, diversity, inclusion and engagement (DEI&B) journey that the organization embarks upon. Without solid alignment, the efforts could be derailed due to multiple root issues that prevent a collective vision at all levels of an organization. DEI&B is an ongoing journey that begins at the individual level to proactively influence sustained behavior changes and organizational outcomes.
Watch for additional upcoming programs!
August -
- Nonprofit Essentials Series: Engaging Volunteers for Fund Development
- Metrofunders Social Event
September -
- Nonprofit Essentials Series: Board of Directors and Financial Organization
- 30th: AFP/CVNA Joint Event - Keynote Speaker, Keith Christensen, Principal Development Officer for Mayo Clinic, CFNEIA 12:00-1:00 PM
October -
- 1st: Iowa Nonprofit Summit, Ankeny, IA
- Nonprofit Hot Topics: DEI Work and Community
November -
- Nonprofit Essentials Series: Fundraising & Sustainability
December -
- Nonprofit Legislative Panel
Chelsey Bowermaster
CVNA Coordinator
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