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  • 22-P – The Invasive Plant Species of Iowa
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  • 23-P – Before You Donate

23-P – Before You Donate

Instructor

Ramona Lucius

As the librarian for the Funding Information Center of Beaumont Public Library in Texas and the Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas, Ramona Lucius assisted people in finding answers to their questions about charitable organizations.

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One week: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

Cost: $25

1 – 2:30 p.m. CT

Class limit 24

Hybrid (In-person) ISU Alumni Center

Course Description

This is the time of year in which many of us donate to charity, but how can you do so wisely? We’ll start with a list of questions to guide you in making decisions. A review of where to find reliable, current information about a nonprofit’s background, spending practices, and performance will be offered. This course will focus on nonprofit (501c3) organizations. Churches, political groups, and schools will not be covered.

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537 Bissell Road
Ames, IA

Heather Bristow, hbristow@iastate.edu

Phone: (515) 294-5790

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