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Conferencing Virtually with Libraries in Iowa

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Back in January of 2008, a network of rural libraries decided to host an online conference to provide an opportunity for library staff and trustees to attend continuing education sessions in an online format, helping to reduce the strain on staffing and budgets.

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June Cause Awareness: LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

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QC Pride was founded in 2008, revived in 2017, and serves the Quad Cities area of Iowa and Illinois. Donate to support their cause here. QC Pride, Inc. Their mission is to promote visibility and awareness of the LGBTQIA+ community in the region and does so through community events and gatherings.

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Busting the Overhead Myth: How can nonprofits convince stakeholders to invest in capacity building?

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It is a fact that nonprofits that spend too little on infrastructure have more limited effectiveness than those that spend a reasonable amount on it (Pallotta, 2008). Tyler Adams completed his Bachelor’s degree in Leisure, Youth and Human Services with an emphasis in Nonprofit Management at the University of Northern Iowa back in 2013.

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How Healthy Do You Want Your Nonprofit Board To Be?

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Prior to joining BoardSource’s leadership team in December 2008, she served as the vice president of development at the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund and Leadership Institute. A seasoned nonprofit professional, Anne has held leadership positions with a number of local and national organizations.

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The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

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Each fall since 2008 MNN has hosted an annual conference and expo. Iowa Nonprofit Summit. Iowa Nonprofit Summit. Volunteer Iowa / TBA / Not available. General / #fcny / @FastCompany. 2016 MNN Annual Conference. 2016 MNN Annual Conference. Massachusetts Nonprofit Network / Framingham, MA / $225. Associations. Aug 29 - 30.

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Small Groups Can Change the World: An Interview with Marianne Manilov of The Engage Network

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On October 21, 2008, I interviewed Marianne Manilov, the National Team Leader at The Engage Network, about their work. I went to the University of Iowa. At the moment, The Engage Network includes three "sectors": What's Your Tree? Below is an edited transcript of an interview, which you can also listen to on the Big Vision Podcast.

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Gift Catalogue – Obama Style

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I received an email just now from the Iowa State Director of the Obama campaign. In his email he tells me that they have opened up their budgets and now I can sponsor a specific aspect of their Iowa campaign. Tens of thousands of personal letters and emails poured in from across the country to our Iowa Precinct Captains and volunteers.

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