Our Staff

Our staff is happy to assist you with information about The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Contact a staff member by email by clicking on the staff member name below or call 319.366.2862.
 
GCRCF Administrative Staff
Daniel R. Baldwin
President & CEO
Works closely with the board to develop and carry out the Foundation’s vision and strategies. Responsible for growing the Foundation through charitable giving; provides leadership on community issues. Directs the overall program and administrative activities of the Community Foundation.


Bud Synhorst
Vice President of Resource Development
Responsible for asset development and donor services functions at the Foundation. Oversees fund development, planned giving and donor services.

Wendy Blood
Office Administrator
Responsible for operation and maintenance of facilities, office services, and related functions. Provides administrative support , greets the public and facilitates communication with the appropriate staff. 






Jean_Brenneman
Director of Finance
Responsible for financial and accounting services, including preparation of financial analyses, income and expense reports, budgets, and governmental reports. Manages purchasing, payroll, and other financial operations.





Amber Mulnik 
Director of Communications
Responsible for the leading the creation and implementation of the Community Foundation's marketing communications, advertising, public and community relations and special events.




Karla Twedt-Ball
Director of Programs

Directs the program activities of the Community Foundation, including grantmaking, scholarships, special projects, and other programs operated by the organization (Communities in Partnership, Youth POWER). Responsible for establishing policies and procedures to manage programs.
Josie Velles
Foundation Services Manager
Supports grants programs and administers scholarships. Provides support for development functions and donor services. 




Elizabeth Pollard
Grant Program Associate
Supports the grant making process and manages the county affiliate and YouthPOWER grant programs.
Special Programs Staff
Barbara Klawiter
Administrator, The REACT Center
The REACT Center, Rockwell Educational Access to Computer Technology, is a non-profit organization funded by Rockwell Collins Foundation and managed by The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.  REACT rebuilds computer hardware for distribution to qualifying schools and nonprofits.
Katie Giorgio
Marketing Assistant, Linn County Nonprofit Resource Center
Coordinates all marketing communications, public and community relations and special events for the LCNRC.
Robert Untiedt
Director, Linn County Nonprofit Resource Center
The Linn County Nonprofit Resource Center helps to build capacity for area nonprofits through activities that strengthen nonprofit performance and impact.


The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
200 First Street S.W. • Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: (319) 366-2862 • FAX: (319) 366-2912