Upcoming PROGRAMs and registration
Programming is always included in CVNA Membership
nonprofit essentials series
IV. building an effective board
September 24, 2026, 9:00-10:00 AM
Location: Lincoln Savings Bank, 360 Westfield Ave Ste 6, Waterloo, IA
Hear from a former board chair on what sets great board members apart and how to build a strong, effective board. This session will cover best practices for recruiting, orienting, developing, and engaging board members for long-term impact.
AFP + CVNA
joint program
October 22nd, 2026 - 3:00-5:00 PM
Join AFP + CVNA as we discuss fundraising and development engagement.
nonprofit hot topic
5 for the future
October 27, 2026 - 12:00-1:00 PM
Location: Webinar (link will be emailed closer to event, please be sure to enter email when registering)
Join us for a webinar with Ben Winchester, a statistician and sociologist with the University of Minnesota Extension, as he shares insights from the Iowa Transfer of Wealth study and explores what the data means for the future of our communities. This engaging presentation will highlight how intentional conversations with donors about planned giving can ensure some of our community’s wealth stays local.
back by popular demand!
the advocacy advantage
Part I: Advocacy Foundations
November 12th, 2026: 8:30-10:00 AM
Location: Community Foundation of NE Iowa, 3117 Greenhill Cir, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Gain practical tools to effectively engage with state representatives and advocate for your nonprofit’s priorities. Scheduled ahead of the Grow Cedar Valley Legislative Forum, this session will help you show up prepared and confident.
back by popular demand!
the advocacy advantage
Part II: Advocacy Foundations
December 10th, 2026: 8:30-10:00 AM
Location: Community Foundation of NE Iowa, 3117 Greenhill Cir, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Gain practical tools to effectively engage with state representatives and advocate for your nonprofit’s priorities. Scheduled ahead of the Grow Cedar Valley Legislative Forum, this session will help you show up prepared and confident.
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.
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Chelsey Bowermaster
CVNA Coordinator
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