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2024 events now released

These networking groups meet regularly throughout the year to connect with one another and generate support and collaboration among nonprofits in the Cedar Valley!

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GrantWriting Power Hour

Founded in July 2011 in collaboration with CVNA & AFP of Northeast Iowa, this Network, initially the Grant Proposal Writing Learning Network within Cedar Valley Nonprofit Association, transformed in 2018 to GrantWriting Power Hour with a more structured agenda. Led by Sunni Kegebein of UNI and Carrie Peiffer of Hawkeye Community College, it aims for professional development, information sharing, and collaboration. Goals include building a vibrant network of grant proposal professionals enhancing community resources. Success is measured by strong member relationships, improved practices, and creating funding opportunities through partnerships. Open to all, addressing a recognized need for professional development.



Meeting dates
Stay tuned for our re-vamped Grantwriting Power Hour!

August re-connect date TBD!

LOCAL & REGIONAL

ceo network

If you're a CEO/ Executive Director of a service providing organization (not grantmaking organization), we'd love for you to join our CEO Network! The purpose of this network is to build stronger relationships, explore new partnerships, share expertise and solve community issues. There will not be a formal agenda or presentation. You, as CEOs, will build the agenda the day of the meeting to address pertinent and timely topics.




Meeting dates
First Wednesday of every month, 3-4 p.m., Community Room CFNEIA

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valu trainings - volunteer networking group

VALU trainings serve as a way for volunteer engagement professionals to network with one another, share best practices, hone their skills, and learn about new and innovative ways to build opportunities and grow volunteer programs.

Meeting dates
Third Wednesday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Community Room CFNEIA

LOCAL & REGIONAL

marketing meet-up

Join other marketing professionals for this monthly meet-up to discuss marketing-specific topics, strategies, issues, successes, etc.! The goal of this group is to build a community of marketing professionals to support one another from month to month!

Meeting dates

Meeting dates and times TBD - check back for more.

FOR THE NEWCOMERS

thursdays after work for young nonprofit professionals

Join other young nonprofit professionals for informal networking events on designated Thursdays throughout the year!

Meeting dates
Meeting dates and times TBD - check back for more.

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