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.
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Daniel R. Baldwin
President & CEO
Works closely with the board to develop and carry out the Community 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.
He was a 15-year museum professional before coming to the GCRCF in 2002. Most recently, from 1996-2002, he was President/CEO of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids. He was previously executive director of Old City Park Museum in Dallas, Texas, and director of collections and conservation at the Missouri Historical Society in St. Louis. Dan is a Iowa native and a graduate of the University of Iowa. |
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Karla Twedt-Ball
Vice President of Programs
Responsible for directing the grant program activities of the Community Foundation, including grant making, scholarships, special projects, and other programs operated by the organization such as Communities in Partnership and Youth POWER. Responsible for establishing policies and procedures to manage grant programs.
Karla is an Iowa native and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa and a Master of Public Policy at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.
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Wendy Blood
Office Manager
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.
Wendy was born and raised in Cedar Rapids and attended Kirkwood Community College. She previously held positions at The Gazette and Alliant Energy in customer service and field support before joining the foundation in April 2006.
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Jean_Brenneman
Director of Finance
Responsible for planning and directing the financial and accounting operations of the foundation. This includes data processing, fund administration, investment oversight, financial reporting, budget preparation and human resource management.
A native of Eldora, Iowa, Jean received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from the University of Iowa. She joined the foundation in January 2007. She was previously with McGladrey & Pullen, LLP and the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association.
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.
A native of Sallisaw, Okla., Mulnik earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mass communications from College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. Amber joined the Community Foundation in 2007. She has held corporate communications positions at Alliant Energy in Cedar Rapids and public relations positions with CMF&Z Marketing Communications in Cedar Rapids and Fleishman-Hillard in St. Louis.
Elizabeth Pollard
Grant Program Associate
Supports the grant making process and manages the county affiliate and YouthPOWER grant programs.
A long time Cedar Rapids resident, Pollard previously served for seven years as pastoral associate at St. Pius X. She is a graduate of Loras College and holds a bachelors degree in business administration. Elizabeth joined the Community Foundation in March 2008. |
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Josie Velles
Foundation Services Manager
Responsible for logistics, non-competitive grants, and administering the Community Foundation's scholarship program, Josie also provides support for development functions and donor services.
Josie joined the Community Foundation in 2005. A California native and long time resident of Iowa, she graduated from the University of Iowa, and has over 10 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations including the Milwaukee Public Museum and the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. |
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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. |
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Katie Giorgio
Marketing Assistant, Linn County Nonprofit Resource Center
Coordinates all marketing communications, public and community relations and special events for the LCNRC. |
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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. |
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