The following resources have been collected from national, state, and local nonprofit organizations, private businesses, and the Community Foundation of Johnson County’s publications. If you are searching for a resource which is not available here, please reach out to ellie@cfjc.org.
Nonprofit Resources
Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
CEO/Executive Director
- We Need to Talk About Our Toxic Obsession with Productivity (Vu Le, NonprofitAF)
- “How to Reduce Bias in Your Workplace” Video
Finance
- Accounting Software List Local NPOS Use
- Background Check Websites Local NPOS Use
- Budgeting for Change (Kate Barr, Propel Nonprofits)
- “Best Financial Practices for Nonprofit Organizations” Video
Development & Fundraising
- If a 17 Year Old Can Fundraise, So Can You (Joan Garry)
- Ignited Fundraising (Lori Jacobwith)
- What is Our Money Story and How Do We Tell It? (Video)
- “3 Ways to Be A More Effective Fundraiser” Video
Marketing
- Nonprofit Marketing Guide
- Free Services for Nonprofits List
- “Everyone Deserves A Fair Slice” Video
- “Sickness Doesn’t Fight Fair” Video
- Big Ideas, Small Budgets: How to Find Abundance in a Nonprofit Marketing Budget (Gladiator Consulting)
- “What Brands Can Learn From Online Dating” Video
- Pexels Stock Photos & Video
- Flowcode QR Code Maker
- Wondershare Filmora Video Editor
Programs
Climate Chat – April 13, 2022
- Session Recording – Climate Chat, April 13, 2022
- Iowa City Resource Management Department Website
- Iowa City Climate Ambassador Program
- Energy Blitz – April 23rd
- What is Wish-Cycling?
- Oneta Green Tag Program
- Love Food, Fight Waste Program
- What can nonprofits do?
- Share the work of the Climate Action Network & what your organization is doing
- Partner with the City of Iowa City to highlight your programs and work around climate action
- Add solar on your property
If you have a question for your peers, please email Ellie to have your inquiry sent via our e-newsletter.
- Where to find grant opportunities

Social Media Spotlight
The CFJC frequently shares stories and needs of Johnson County nonprofits on their social media. If you know a nonprofit organization serving Johnson County with a story to share, nominate them to be highlighted on the CFJC’s social media by filling out the contact form below!
Please include the organization name, a brief message or story to share, and your relationship to the organization. Thanks for supporting our Johnson County nonprofits!