SHARE Iowa

06/01/2026

The Community Foundation for Western Iowa is excited to offer an online grant workshop for nonprofit organizations that are interested in learning more about the Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa's grant application process! 💻🗒🖊

Wednesday, June 3
12:00pm-1:00pm ⏰
To register, please visit: https://givewesterniowa.org/news-events/event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/114471/tickets

We are excited to offer an online grant workshop for nonprofit organizations that are interested in learning more about the Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa's grant application process!
💻🗒🖊

Wednesday, June 3
12:00pm-1:00pm ⏰

To register, please visit: https://givewesterniowa.org/news-events/event-calendar.html/event/2026/06/03/women-s-fund-online-grant-workshop/565385

05/21/2026

📣 The Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for the Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa now through June 15! 💻

Grants up to $10,000 are available for projects in one (or more) of the following four focus areas:
▪️ Education initiatives for women 🎓
▪️ Accessible and affordable childcare 👶
▪️ Women's health, safety, and well-being 🩺💙
▪️ Aging in place 🏡

Nonprofit organizations in the following nine Iowa counties are eligible to apply: Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby.

ℹ️ Learn more or apply at: https://givewesterniowa.org/strategic-initiatives/womens-fund-grant.html

05/01/2026

Join us for the next Nonprofit Breakfast on Tuesday May 12th- Wishlist Planning, In‑Kind Donations, and Summer Giving, presented by InoTek!

Kick off your morning with connection and practical insight! Join us for a panel of experts on Wishlist Planning, In‑Kind Donations, and Summer Giving-designed to help nonprofit leaders maximize seasonal giving opportunities and engage supporters more effectively.

Event Details:
May 12
8:00–9:30 AM
$10 per person
📍712 Eat +Drink

Enjoy breakfast, network with fellow nonprofit professionals, and leave with actionable strategies you can put to use right away.
✅ Learn
✅ Connect
✅ Take action

Get registered today at: https://givewesterniowa.org/nonprofit-resources/breakfastmay.html

04/28/2026

Building a Project Budget- Lunch and Learn with Nonprofit Association of the Midlands

Strengthen your project budgets and funding proposals by joining us for Building a Project Budget. This practical session will:
• Provide a ready-to-use project budget template
• Clarify the key differences between organizational and project budgets
• Guide participants through writing a clear, compelling budget narrative

Hosted by Community Foundation for Western Iowa and Nonprofit Association of the Midlands
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Central Time
Location: Community Foundation for Western Iowa
Lunch will be provided

Register at https://www.nonprofitam.org/events/building-a-project-budget-may-2026

04/22/2026

Volunteers needed!!

Pottawattamie County is making another call for volunteers to support The Wall That Heals, a traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica and mobile education center arriving in May 2026. 

03/20/2026

Attention Nonprofit Leaders!

There are still spots available for the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands' CEO Conversations Series on Monday hosted at the Community Foundation for Western Iowa!

NAM invites nonprofit leaders to be part of a conversation on what our nonprofit community is facing and understand the needs of the nonprofit community in general and specifically what do leaders need as it relates to self-care for themselves and their team. These in-person meetings are a safe space to discuss the unique challenges of being a nonprofit ED/CEO at this moment in time.

Register at:

These are challenging times for nonprofits.  NAM invites nonprofit leaders to be part of a conversation on what our nonprofit community is facing and understand the needs of the nonprofit community in general and specifically what do leaders need as it relates to self-care for themselves and their ...

03/18/2026

🌟 Calling all nonprofit organizations! 🌟
Do you have an outstanding volunteer or group of volunteers who go above and beyond to make a difference to the community you serve?
SHARE Iowa, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Western Iowa, is currently accepting nominations for the "Do-Gooder of the Year" award through April 3rd. Simply fill out the nomination form and share their inspirational stories with us! Let’s honor those special individuals or groups who make western Iowa a brighter place, one act of kindness at a time. 💚

The Do Gooder of the Year award winner(s) will be announced during Do Good Days, April 22-25! 🎉

Submit your nominations here- https://givewesterniowa.org/share-ia/do-good-days.html

🌟 Calling all nonprofit organizations! 🌟

Do you have an outstanding volunteer or group of volunteers who go above and beyond to make a difference to the community you serve?

SHARE Iowa, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Western Iowa, is currently accepting nominations for the "Do-Gooder of the Year" award through April 3rd. Simply fill out the nomination form and share their inspirational stories with us! Let’s honor those special individuals or groups who make western Iowa a brighter place, one act of kindness at a time. 💚

The Do Gooder of the Year award winner(s) will be announced during Do Good Days, April 22-25! 🎉

➡ https://givewesterniowa.org/share-ia/do-good-days-nomination-form.html

03/06/2026

Attention Nonprofits!
We are excited to launch a new Nonprofit Breakfast Series presented by our friends at InoTek! This three-part series will feature subject-matter experts and topics that will help nonprofit organizations thrive in 2026 and beyond!
Our first breakfast event is Wednesday, April 1 from 8:00am-9:30am at Seven One Two! Volunteer Iowa will be leading our conversation around the "Power of Volunteers" as we prepare for Do Good Days, and you won't want to miss it!
Tickets are only $10 per person and space is very limited!
Register today at: https://pccf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1265

Attention Nonprofits!

We are excited to launch a new Nonprofit Breakfast Series presented by our friends at InoTek! This three-part series will feature subject-matter experts and topics that will help nonprofit organizations thrive in 2026 and beyond!

Our first breakfast event is Wednesday, April 1 from 8:00am-9:30am at Seven One Two! Volunteer Iowa will be leading our conversation around the "Power of Volunteers" as we prepare for Do Good Days, and you won't want to miss it!

Tickets are only $10 per person and space is very limited!
Register today at: https://pccf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?event_date_id=1265

02/10/2026

Registration is now open for "The Exchange" -- an annual gathering for Iowans working to enhance community and economic development through arts, culture and creativity. This year's event is May 15 in Council Bluffs at Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment.

"The Exchange" will feature sessions led by community and economic development leaders from across Iowa who have implemented arts and culture-focused development projects; offer tours of current and planned projects driving local investment and community transformation; and provide networking opportunities to connect, spark new ideas and share resources.

Who should attend?
- Artists and arts organizations working on community-based projects
- City and local government leaders
- Chamber, community and economic development professionals involved in placemaking or talent attraction strategies
- Tourism professionals

Learn more and register today at: https://web.cvent.com/event/64d2de43-f9da-4f13-ab01-42bc16107883/summary

01/29/2026

❗️ATTENTION NONPROFITS - SAVE THE DATE! Our Community Impact Grants application for Pottawattamie County will be open February 1st through March 15!
Community Impact Grants range from $500 to $5,000 and are available to area nonprofit and city organizations whose innovative and meaningful work benefit the lives of Pottawattamie County residents. 💚
Learn more at: www.givewesterniowa.org/grants/community-grants

❗️ATTENTION NONPROFITS - SAVE THE DATE! Our Community Impact Grants application for Pottawattamie County will be open February 1st through March 15!

Community Impact Grants range from $500 to $5,000 and are available to area nonprofit and city organizations whose innovative and meaningful work benefit the lives of Pottawattamie County residents. 💚

Learn more at: www.givewesterniowa.org/grants/community-grants