Community Foundation Adopts Anti-Hate Policy
Over the past few years, philanthropy has seen an increased focus in grants made from donor-advised funds to hate groups. The Council on Foundations defines hate groups as “an organization whose goals and activities are primarily or substantially based on a shared antipathy towards people of one or more different races, religions, ethnicities/ nationalities/ national origins, genders, and/or sexual identities.”…Continue Reading
Community Foundation Celebrates Nonprofit Professionals
On Thursday, November 7, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host the Nonprofit Party at the Museum to celebrate Linn County nonprofit professionals. All nonprofit employees are invited to attend the party at the African American Museum of Iowa from 4 to 6 p.m. Complimentary appetizers and drinks will be served. “We’re looking forward to celebrating the work nonprofit…Continue Reading
Community Foundation Approves Over $3 Million in Grants
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently awarded $3 million in grants to 301 nonprofit organizations through September 30, 2024. The awards include summer Competitive Donor-Advised Fund grants, as well as distributions from donor-advised, designated, scholarship, and nonprofit funds. The Community Foundation works with donors and provides grants and support to nonprofits in pursuit of a vibrant and inclusive Linn County….Continue Reading
Community Foundation Seeks a Graphic and Multimedia Designer
Applications are being accepted by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation for the position of Graphic and Multimedia Designer. This position is responsible for creating and executing visual and digital aspects of marketing materials, website, and other media to promote philanthropy and impactful grantmaking for the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. This person is the graphic design and videography expert…Continue Reading
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation to Serve as Host Site of 2024 Volunteer Management Conference
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will serve as a host site for the 2024 Volunteer Management Conference sponsored by Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada, AL!VE (Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement), and Better Impact. Creating Influence in Your Organization: Thinking Beyond a Seat at the Table’ will focus on equipping leaders of volunteers with skills to advocate, educate and…Continue Reading
Free Screening of “UnCharitable” Coming to Cedar Rapids Public Library
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has partnered with the United Way of East Central Iowa to sponsor a free screening of the film UnCharitable at the Cedar Rapids Public Library on Monday, October 21, 2024. The screening is open to local nonprofits and community members, and serves as an official pre-conference event of the Iowa…Continue Reading
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Announces Fall 2024 Grant Cycle
Grant Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces its fall 2024 grant cycle for local charitable nonprofits. Applications will be accepted through Friday, September 13, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. The Community Foundation accepts applications from nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) status, governmental organizations, and non-501(c)(3) organizations that have completed arrangements to obtain…Continue Reading
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Matches Gifts to Linn County Public Classrooms
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces it has once again partnered with DonorsChoose to match gifts to help fund classroom projects in Linn County, Iowa. DonorsChoose is a nonprofit organization that makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need. Funding is available to support classroom education projects in Linn County public schools for grades K-12 that…Continue Reading
Kristi Columbus Appointed Vice President of Development
On August 3, Kristi Columbus will join the Community Foundation as Vice President of Development. Kristi brings to the role more than 26 years of fundraising experience. Kristi comes to us from Cornell College, where she most recently served as Associate Vice President. Kristi helped lead the college’s largest ever campaign, which raised more than $118 million. She previously…Continue Reading
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Celebrates 75 Years of Serving Linn County
Block Party, Mural Installation, and a Free Admission Day to Cultural Organizations is Planned This year, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation – established as the Community Welfare Foundation of Cedar Rapids – marks 75 years of bringing together private philanthropy and impactful nonprofits to support a healthy and vibrant Linn County. Since 1949, Foundation assets have grown to over…Continue Reading