AFP Northeast Iowa

11/18/2025

📣 Two important updates!

1️⃣ Scholarship Deadline Moved Up
Our scholarship application deadline has been moved up to this Friday at 5 PM. If you’re planning to apply, be sure to get your application in soon!

👉 Apply here: https://www.afpneia.org/join-afp-neia.html

2️⃣ December Social Event – Mark Your Calendars!
Join us on Monday, December 9 from 5–6:30 PM at Singlespeed Brewery in Waterloo for our year-end social gathering! Partners and guests are welcome. We’d love to see you there!

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11/12/2025

11/12/2025

Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who joined us yesterday for 2025 National Philanthropy Day! There were so many incredible nominees and stories this year - we feel so lucky to be a part of this community.

A couple of special shout outs:
- Hilton Garden Inn of Cedar Falls for hosting us!
- Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa for being our presenting sponsor! 🩵
- Abby Turpin of the Northeast Iowa Food Bank for being our amazing MC! 🎤
- Bryan Earnest of Amperage Marketing + Fundraising for giving us a great keynote speech!

We hope to see you all again at National Philanthropy Day in 2026! 🥳

08/25/2025

⏳ Our nomination window is closing soon, and we know our community is filled with incredible people and organizations who give so generously of their time, talent, and resources.

💙If someone’s philanthropic efforts have touched your life—or the lives of others—now’s the time to share their story with us. Philanthropy is contagious, and your nomination helps inspire even more good!

✨ Help us celebrate and honor these changemakers through one of our five Gift of the Heart awards:
[+] Philanthropy: https://forms.gle/g64fSWyo4fQchqq28
[+] Legacy: https://forms.gle/LWwuHognuM498G6GA
[+] Governance: https://forms.gle/KBvuxHPiRSwTpnA5A
[+] Community Partnerships: https://forms.gle/vWRaxGouq5bY4rdE8
[+] Emerging Philanthropist: https://forms.gle/nD6mhXQLESyhixR28

📅 Nomination deadline: September 15, 2025
Let’s recognize and celebrate the heart of our community! ❤️

📲 Purchase your tickets online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-national-philanthropy-day-recognition-brunch-registration-1431972380939?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

08/23/2025

💖 Gift of the Heart – Emerging Philanthropist Award 💖
This award celebrates a student or student group (K–12 through college) who has made a meaningful difference in their community through a philanthropic project. These young changemakers give back through significant personal volunteer efforts, inspiring others with their passion and dedication.

✨ Know a student leader making waves in the community? Nominate them today!
https://forms.gle/nD6mhXQLESyhixR28

📅 Nominations close September 15, 2025.

08/21/2025

💖 Gift of the Heart – Community Partnerships Award 💖
This award recognizes a corporation, group, or nonprofit organization that has taken a creative and innovative approach to philanthropy through a successful partnership. By developing or enhancing programs, they’ve expanded services, strengthened programming, and made a meaningful difference in the community.

✨ Know a partnership that’s changing lives? Nominate them today!
https://forms.gle/vWRaxGouq5bY4rdE8

📅 Nominations close September 15, 2025.

08/19/2025

💖 Gift of the Heart – Governance Award 💖
This award honors a Board Member or Board of Directors whose leadership, generosity, and dedication are transforming a nonprofit organization in Northeast Iowa. Through volunteer hours, strategic guidance, and financial support, they are actively driving the mission forward and creating lasting impact.

✨ Know a board leader making a real difference? Nominate them today!
https://forms.gle/KBvuxHPiRSwTpnA5A

📅 Nominations close September 15, 2025.

08/17/2025

💖 Gift of the Heart – Legacy Award 💖
This award celebrates an individual or organization that inspires a legacy of giving—encouraging younger generations to embrace the power of philanthropy. These role models have helped young people understand the value of giving back, whether through volunteering or donating, creating a ripple effect of generosity for years to come.

✨ Do you know someone carrying this torch of inspiration? Nominees must be living at the time of nomination. Recognize them for their efforts today!
https://forms.gle/LWwuHognuM498G6GA

📅 Nominations close September 15, 2025.

08/15/2025

💖 Gift of the Heart – Philanthropy Award 💖
This award honors an individual (or individuals) whose lifetime or long-term contributions show an unwavering commitment to making our community—and the world—a better place. These passionate volunteers have generously shared their time, talents, and resources for many years, leaving a lasting impact.

✨ Do you know someone who fits this description? Don’t miss the chance to shine a light on their incredible efforts! https://forms.gle/g64fSWyo4fQchqq28

📅 Nominations close September 15, 2025.

08/13/2025

⏳ Just under 1 month left!
Our nomination window is closing soon, and we know our community is filled with incredible people and organizations who give so generously of their time, talent, and resources.

💙If someone’s philanthropic efforts have touched your life—or the lives of others—now’s the time to share their story with us. Philanthropy is contagious, and your nomination helps inspire even more good!

✨ Help us celebrate and honor these changemakers through one of our five Gift of the Heart awards:
[+] Philanthropy: https://forms.gle/g64fSWyo4fQchqq28
[+] Legacy: https://forms.gle/LWwuHognuM498G6GA
[+] Governance: https://forms.gle/KBvuxHPiRSwTpnA5A
[+] Community Partnerships: https://forms.gle/vWRaxGouq5bY4rdE8
[+] Emerging Philanthropist: https://forms.gle/nD6mhXQLESyhixR28

📅 Nomination deadline: September 15, 2025
Let’s recognize and celebrate the heart of our community! ❤️

📲 Purchase your tickets online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-national-philanthropy-day-recognition-brunch-registration-1431972380939?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

07/14/2025

Join AFP for an afternoon social at ARI’Z SUPPERCLUB & MARTINI LOUNGE to relax, connect, and recharge with fellow fundraising professionals

Sign up link is on our website under chapter events. See you all there!!