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LXCL:The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Eastern Iowa, is a chapter of AFP Global, a member-based group that empowers individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, support, and networking. Our members represent communities in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City metro and surrounding areas.

Join us for AFP Eastern Iowa&#39;s October educational program: The 2026 Iowa Nonprofit Pulse Survey Report Amy Guardado of Amperage will be presenting the results of Amperage&#39;s survey. Iowa nonprofits are resilient&mdash;but stretched. The 2026 Iowa Nonprofit Pulse Survey provides a firsthand look at what nonprofit leaders across the state are experiencing as they navigate changing funding patterns, limited staff capacity, evolving donor and volunteer expectations, and rapidly emerging technology. Our in-person education sessions create space for real connection, practical application, and peer learning that reflects the realities of fundraising in Eastern Iowa. Programs allow you to learn from fellow fundraisers, build trusted relationships, and immediately translate ideas into action within your own organizations and communities. Lunch* is provided at 11:30 AM. The program will start at 12:00 PM. Invite your coworkers, executive directors, and friends. All AFP members may bring a guest for FREE (an individual may attend as a guest once per year). Non-members are welcome to attend for $25. Visit the AFP Eastern Iowa <a fr-original-style="" href="https://community.afpglobal.org/afpeasterniowa/events/recentcommunityeventsdashboard" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">calendar</a> for more upcoming events. Hear about local chapter news, programs, and more&mdash;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Rkxlber/afpnews" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER</a>! Thank you to Hills Bank &amp; Trust for hosting our education sessions and sponsoring lunch for attendees. We are especially grateful for their generous sponsorship and partnership throughout the year. *We use guest numbers for room setup and providing lunches. We kindly ask that you email <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com</a> if you need to cancel your registration.

October Education Session: The 2026 Iowa Nonprofit Pulse Survey Report

Join us for AFP Eastern Iowa&#39;s September educational program.&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Presenter:&nbsp;David Griggs at Preucil School of Music</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Intro to Prospect Research:&nbsp;David will share prospect research strategies for development professionals. Learn the basics of what to look for, tools you can put to work, and considerations when researching donor capacity.&nbsp;</li></ul> Our in-person education sessions create space for real connection, practical application, and peer learning that reflects the realities of fundraising in Eastern Iowa. Programs allow you to learn from fellow fundraisers, build trusted relationships, and immediately translate ideas into action within your own organizations and communities. Lunch* is provided at 11:30 AM. The program will start at 12:00 PM. Invite your coworkers, executive directors, and friends. All AFP members may bring a guest for FREE (an individual may attend as a guest once per year). Non-members are welcome to attend for $25. Visit the AFP Eastern Iowa <a fr-original-style="" href="https://community.afpglobal.org/afpeasterniowa/events/recentcommunityeventsdashboard" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">calendar</a> for more upcoming events. Hear about local chapter news, programs, and more&mdash;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Rkxlber/afpnews" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER</a>! Thank you to Hills Bank &amp; Trust for hosting our education sessions and sponsoring lunch for attendees. We are especially grateful for their generous sponsorship and partnership throughout the year. *We use guest numbers for room setup and providing lunches. We kindly ask that you email <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com</a> if you need to cancel your registration.

September Education Session - Intro to Prospect Research

Join us for AFP Eastern Iowa&#39;s August educational program, Building a Thriving Culture of Philanthropy. Our in-person education sessions create space for real connection, practical application, and peer learning that reflects the realities of fundraising in Eastern Iowa. Programs allow you to learn from fellow fundraisers, build trusted relationships, and immediately translate ideas into action within your own organizations and communities. Lunch* is provided at 11:30 AM. The program will start at 12:00 PM. Invite your coworkers, executive directors, and friends. All AFP members may bring a guest for FREE (an individual may attend as a guest once per year). Non-members are welcome to attend for $25. Visit the AFP Eastern Iowa <a fr-original-style="" href="https://community.afpglobal.org/afpeasterniowa/events/recentcommunityeventsdashboard" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">calendar</a> for more upcoming events. Hear about local chapter news, programs, and more&mdash;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Rkxlber/afpnews" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER</a>! Thank you to Hills Bank &amp; Trust for hosting our education sessions and sponsoring lunch for attendees. We are especially grateful for their generous sponsorship and partnership throughout the year. *We use guest numbers for room setup and providing lunches. We kindly ask that you email <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com</a> if you need to cancel your registration.

August Education Session - Building a Thriving Culture of Philanthropy

Join AFP Eastern Iowa for our Annual Summer Social!&nbsp; Food, drinks, AFP friends&mdash;come get social! Our annual Summer Social event is an opportunity to gather with fellow AFP Eastern Iowa members and those interested in learning more about AFP. It is FREE&nbsp;and open to ALL&mdash;no membership requirement. RSVP REQUIRED! REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 6 AT NOON! Visit the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://community.afpglobal.org/afpeasterniowa/events/recentcommunityeventsdashboard" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">AFP Eastern Iowa calendar&nbsp;</a>for more upcoming events. Hear about local chapter news, programs, and more&mdash;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Rkxlber/afpnews" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER</a>! *We share guest count with the venue&#39;s catering team. We kindly ask that you email afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com if you need to cancel your registration.

AFP Eastern Iowa Summer Social

Join us for AFP Eastern Iowa&#39;s June educational program.&nbsp; Foundation Panel:&nbsp;Emily Zimmon, founder of An Enduring Legacy, will moderate this panel of representatives from various local foundations. Foundations on the panel include Community Foundation of Johnson County, Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, Hall-Perrine Foundation, Mercy Foundation, and St. Luke&#39;s Health Care Foundation. Lunch* is provided at 11:30 AM. The program will start at 12:00 PM. Invite your coworkers, executive directors, and friends. All AFP members may bring a guest for FREE (an individual may attend as a guest once per year). Non-members are welcome to attend for $25. Visit the AFP Eastern Iowa <a fr-original-style="" href="https://community.afpglobal.org/afpeasterniowa/events/recentcommunityeventsdashboard" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">calendar</a> for more upcoming events. Hear about local chapter news, programs, and more&mdash;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Rkxlber/afpnews" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER</a>! Our in-person education sessions create space for real connection, practical application, and peer learning that reflects the realities of fundraising in Eastern Iowa. Programs allow you to learn from fellow fundraisers, build trusted relationships, and immediately translate ideas into action within your own organizations and communities. Thank you to Hills Bank &amp; Trust for hosting our education sessions and sponsoring lunch for attendees. We are especially grateful for their generous sponsorship and partnership throughout the year. *We use guest numbers for room setup and providing lunches. We kindly ask that you email <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com</a> if you need to cancel your registration.

June Education Session: Foundation Panel

Join us for AFP Eastern Iowa&#39;s April educational program. We will be joined by Sarah Else from <a fr-original-style="" href="https://clearlycompliant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Clearly Compliant</a>, who will discuss out-of-state charity registration and compliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our in-person education sessions create space for real connection, practical application, and peer learning that reflects the realities of fundraising in Eastern Iowa. Programs allow you to learn from fellow fundraisers, build trusted relationships, and immediately translate ideas into action within your own organizations and communities.&nbsp;Lunch* is provided at 11:30 AM. The program will start at 12:00 PM. Invite your coworkers, executive directors, and friends. All AFP members may bring a guest for FREE (an individual may attend as a guest once per year). Non-members are welcome to attend for $25.&nbsp;Visit the AFP Eastern Iowa <a fr-original-style="" href="https://community.afpglobal.org/afpeasterniowa/events/recentcommunityeventsdashboard" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">calendar </a>for more upcoming events. Hear about local chapter news, programs, and more&mdash;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Rkxlber/afpnews" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER</a>!&nbsp;Thank you to Hills Bank&nbsp;for hosting our education sessions and sponsoring lunch for attendees. We are especially grateful for their generous sponsorship and partnership throughout the year.&nbsp;*We use guest numbers for room setup and providing lunches. We kindly ask that you email afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com if you need to cancel your registration.

April Education Session

Join us for AFP Eastern Iowa&#39;s March educational program. Our program topic will be announced by our Programs Committee soon. Our in-person education sessions create space for real connection, practical application, and peer learning that reflects the realities of fundraising in Eastern Iowa. Programs allow you to learn from fellow fundraisers, build trusted relationships, and immediately translate ideas into action within your own organizations and communities. Lunch* is provided at 11:30 AM. The program will start at 12:00 PM. Invite your coworkers, executive directors, and friends. All AFP members may bring a guest for FREE (an individual may attend as a guest once per year). Non-members are welcome to attend for $25. Visit the AFP Eastern Iowa <a fr-original-style="" href="https://community.afpglobal.org/afpeasterniowa/events/recentcommunityeventsdashboard" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">calendar</a> for more upcoming events. Hear about local chapter news, programs, and more&mdash;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Rkxlber/afpnews" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER</a>! Thank you to Hills Bank &amp; Trust for hosting our education sessions and sponsoring lunch for attendees. We are especially grateful for their generous sponsorship and partnership throughout the year. *We use guest numbers for room setup and providing lunches. We kindly ask that you email <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com</a> if you need to cancel your registration.

March Education Session

Join us for February&#39;s Education Session!&nbsp; Hills Bank will present on Fraud Mitigation for Nonprofits.&nbsp;

February Education Session

Join Us for the January Education Session!Start the new year by deepening your understanding of ethical fundraising practices with the AFP Eastern Iowa chapter.&nbsp; January&#39;s session will focus on Corporate Responsibility. This panel of Eastern Iowa business leaders will be moderated by Emily Zimmon, An Enduring Legacy.&nbsp;

January Education Session

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December Education Session

National Philanthropy Day recognizes the people and organizations generous with their time and treasure for the enrichment of our Corridor communities. Celebrate the power of philanthropy with us at a reception on Thursday, November 12th at Field Day Brewing Co. in North Liberty.&nbsp;Registration closes November 2, 2026. The event begins at 4:00 pm. A brief program will begin at 4:30 pm, during which the 2026 National Philanthropy Day Honorees will be recognized. Hors d&rsquo;oeuvres will be provided and a cash bar will be available.

AFP Eastern Iowa's National Philanthropy Day Reception

Every year, AFP holds the largest gathering of fundraising professionals worldwide &mdash; <a fr-original-style="text-align: start;" href="https://afpglobal.org/conferences-0" id="isPasted" rel="noopener" style="text-align: start; text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">AFP ICON</a>!&nbsp; We are thrilled to have the opportunity to award one (1) member of the Eastern Iowa Chapter of AFP the Ralph Chamberlain Scholarship, which will cover the registration fee for AFP ICON 2027, taking place from April 11-13, 2027, in Baltimore, Maryland.&nbsp; If you are an AFP Eastern Iowa member and have never attended this conference, now is your chance! AFP conferences and events offer opportunities to learn, network, engage, share ideas, and connect with fundraising professionals from around the world. Application deadline: November 30, 2026. If you have questions, email the Scholarship Committee at <a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="mailto:afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com</a>.

2026 AFP Eastern Iowa Chamberlain Scholarship Application

Join us for AFP Eastern Iowa&#39;s December educational program. Our program topic will be announced by our Programs Committee soon. Our in-person education sessions create space for real connection, practical application, and peer learning that reflects the realities of fundraising in Eastern Iowa. Programs allow you to learn from fellow fundraisers, build trusted relationships, and immediately translate ideas into action within your own organizations and communities. Lunch* is provided at 11:30 AM. The program will start at 12:00 PM. Invite your coworkers, executive directors, and friends. All AFP members may bring a guest for FREE (an individual may attend as a guest once per year). Non-members are welcome to attend for $25. Visit the AFP Eastern Iowa <a fr-original-style="" href="https://community.afpglobal.org/afpeasterniowa/events/recentcommunityeventsdashboard" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">calendar</a> for more upcoming events. Hear about local chapter news, programs, and more&mdash;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Rkxlber/afpnews" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER</a>! Thank you to Hills Bank &amp; Trust for hosting our education sessions and sponsoring lunch for attendees. We are especially grateful for their generous sponsorship and partnership throughout the year. *We use guest numbers for room setup and providing lunches. We kindly ask that you email <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">afpeasterniowachapter@gmail.com</a> if you need to cancel your registration.

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