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Upcoming Community Foundation Events

Donor Learning Series – Investment Management at the Community Foundation

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The Community Foundation is proud to help donors strengthen our community through philanthropy. This year, as yourpartner in charitable giving, we’ve created a new Donor Learning Series to help you learn, be inspired, and connect withother donors for the greater good of our community. The Series includes a variety of topics, expert presentations, paneldiscussions, and time for questions or guidance....Continue Reading

William Quarton Heritage Society Celebration

Cedar Rapids Public Library, Beems Auditorium 450 Fifth Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Where: Cedar Rapids Public Library, Whipple Auditorium, downtown Cedar Rapids What: A celebration for William Quarton Heritage Society members who are leaving a legacy through philanthropy. Guests will be invited to attend the Block Party following the program. Who: William Quarton Heritage Society members.

75th Anniversary Block Party Celebration

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join us as we celebrate 75 years of strengthening our community through philanthropy!  Enjoy a free lunch, a short program at noon, and the unveiling of a new mural on the east side of the Community Foundation’s building!  The event will be held in the parking lot behind the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation at the corner of 3rd Street and...Continue Reading

Free

Free Admission Day to Local Cultural Institutions

In honor of its 75th anniversary, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is hosting a Free Admission Day for you to enjoy a day exploring a variety of arts and cultural sites throughout Linn County while the Community Foundation pays for your admission!  To view participating sites and hours, visit gcrcf.org. We hope you enjoy the day!

Free

Nonprofit Know-How: Library Resources for Nonprofits

Cedar Rapids Public Library, Beems Auditorium 450 Fifth Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join Reference Librarians Nancy Geiger and Rebecca Vernon with the Cedar Rapids Public Library to hear about the free resources available for nonprofits at the Library, including exclusive access and a demonstration of the grant search engine Foundation Center Online, powerful information databases, and other resources that might be helpful for training and development. We will host small group tours...Continue Reading

Free

Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits: Nonprofit Essentials

Staff, board members, and volunteers of small and grassroots nonprofit organizations serving Linn County are invited to participate in a new three-session learning cohort in fall of 2024. Content is intended for a small nonprofit that employs five or fewer people or is volunteer-driven without paid staff. You’re welcome to attend if you think you can benefit from the learning and network...Continue Reading

Free

Donor Learning Series – How to Create Your Philanthropic Team

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The Community Foundation is proud to help donors strengthen our community through philanthropy. This year, as yourpartner in charitable giving, we’ve created a new Donor Learning Series to help you learn, be inspired, and connect withother donors for the greater good of our community. The Series includes a variety of topics, expert presentations, paneldiscussions, and time for questions or guidance....Continue Reading

Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits: Building the Nonprofit

Staff, board members, and volunteers of small and grassroots nonprofit organizations serving Linn County are invited to participate in a new three-session learning cohort in fall of 2024. Content is intended for a small nonprofit that employs five or fewer people or is volunteer-driven without paid staff. You’re welcome to attend if you think you can benefit from the learning and network...Continue Reading

Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits: Nonprofit Tools and Resources

Staff, board members, and volunteers of small and grassroots nonprofit organizations serving Linn County are invited to participate in a new three-session learning cohort in fall of 2024. Content is intended for a small nonprofit that employs five or fewer people or is volunteer-driven without paid staff. You’re welcome to attend if you think you can benefit from the learning and network...Continue Reading

Free

Nonprofit Know-How: Artificial Intelligence

Cedar Rapids Public Library, Beems Auditorium 450 Fifth Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join the conversation about how Artificial Intelligence is impacting nonprofit work. More information soon about the presenter and format of this learning opportunity.

Free

Past Events

Recordings, videos, pictures, and materials shared at Community Foundation events can be found here.

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Carrie Walker

Director of Learning

  319.774.2375
  carrie.walker@gcrcf.org

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