Iowa Nonprofit Summit 2026

Iowa's premier nonprofit sector convening. Offering insights, inspiration, and connections to help nonprofits and those supporting the sector thrive.

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A 2-day, in-person summit that features educational experiences, networking opportunities, impact stories, collaborative policy-making, a legislative reception, and the inaugural Nonprofit Excellence Awards.

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 4th, by midnight

What's Included?

Summit registration includes:

1.5 days of information, inspiring sessions

Breakfast and lunch both days, plus snacks and beverages

For INA members, registration also includes access to the VIP Legislative Reception at the end of day 1

Hotel Blocks

We have hotel blocks at 2 hotels within walking distance of the FFA Enrichment Center. Rooms are blocked until August 15, 2026, so book early to ensure you receive a discounted rate.

Residence Inn by Marriott Ankeny

50 single suites blocked, $149 per night + taxes & fees

Book your room online using this link: https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1770740096813&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Tru By Hilton Ankeny

15 double rooms blocked, $120 per night + taxes & fees

Call 515-644-1200 to book your room in the INA block

Summit Schedule

Our session schedule is still in development but you can be assured it will provide opportunities to convene with your peers from across the state, learn from content area experts, discuss important issues within the sector, and innovate new strategies and solutions to thrive. Full conference schedule is anticipated to be published in early August.

Nonprofit Excellence Awards

At the end of the summit on day 1, we'll be announcing the 2026 Nonprofit Excellence Awards, which recognize organizations, individuals, and sector allies that are helping create significant impact in their communities. To apply for an award, use this link: https://www.wixforms.com/f/7390482420551648256 (application open through August 15, 2026).

INA Member-Only Legislative Reception

After the summit ends on day 1, INA members are invited to attend a special VIP Legislative Reception, during which you'll have the opportunity to meet and discuss important issues with local, regional, and federal legislators and staff. We'll also provide a "get the most out of the legislative reception" training during day 1 of the summit, to help you prepare your A-game!

Summit Pricing

Below please find pricing for the 2026 Iowa Nonprofit Summit. Early bird pricing is available through August 3, 2026. Then regular member and non-member pricing takes effect. There is no early bird pricing option for the Team of 3 registration option.

• Regular Member Individual Price: $175

• Early Bird Member Individual Price: $145

• Regular Member Team of 3 Price: $275

  
  

• Regular Non-member Individual Price: $349

• Early Bird Non-member Individual Price: $319

• Regular Non-member Team of 3 Price: $550