Helpful Links

From grantwriting to governance, we have curated several online resources to help your nonprofit organization succeed in fulfilling its mission.

Check out these links to explore helpful resources.

General

2024 Central Iowa Nonprofit Sector Survey Candid's Nonprofit Startup Resources & Assessment BoardSource Knowledge Center National Council of Nonprofits Candid Knowledge Base Iowa Principles and Practices for Charitable Excellence Iowa Registry of Accountability Free Management Library

Financial Management

Financial Management - National Council of Nonprofits Resources for Financial Management - 60+ free resources provided by the Wallace Foundation & Fiscal Management Associates   Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits - Videos featuring basic nonprofit financial fluency designed for boards

Fundraising/Grantwriting

Central Iowa Grant Professionals Association Grantwriting resources available at the Des Moines Public Library Indiana School of Philanthropy Iowa Arts Council Iowa Council of Foundations - membership directory  IowaGrants.gov Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Iowa Association of Fundraising Professionals Mid-Iowa Planned Giving Council Network for Good - Storytelling for Nonprofits Candid State of Iowa Wealth Transfer Study Taking a White Glove Approach to Grants From Donor Advised Funds

Governance

BoardSource Sample forms & documents from the Stanford Law School Organizations and Transactions Clinic LeadershipLink! Nonprofit Board Matching Tool - United Way of Central Iowa  National Council of Nonprofits Ten Keys to Successful Strategic Planning for Nonprofit and Foundation Leaders Recent Amendments to Revised Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act

Human Resources

Future Ready Iowa Business Partner Toolkit Internship 101 Guide for Organizations - Greater Des Moines Partnership Nonprofit Job Description Toolkit (Bridgespan Group) Candid resources on nonprofit salary and compensation

Public and Media Relations

Public Relations, Media Relations and Reputation Management Social Media for Nonprofits Resource List

Technology

Idealware NetHope TechSoup

Volunteer Management

Internship 101 Guide for Organizations - Greater Des Moines Partnership United Way of Central Iowa Volunteer Page Volunteer Iowa   Volunteer Local