Applications are being accepted by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation for the position of Vice President of Community Impact. This position is responsible for the […]
News
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Approves Over $3.7 Million in Grants
The Board of Directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved $3.79 million in grants to 239 nonprofit organizations. The awards include competitive Organizational Support […]
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Announces Summer 2023 Grant Cycle
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces its summer grant cycle for 2023 for local charitable nonprofits. Applications will be accepted through Friday, June 30, 2023 […]
Karla Twedt-Ball Named President & CEO
The Board of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has named Karla Twedt-Ball as President & CEO effective June 1, 2023. Karla brings a wealth of […]
Welcome New Board Members and Officers

On January 1, the Community Foundation welcomed five new community members to its Board of Directors and appointed its 2023 Board Officers. The Board of Directors […]
Staff News

Christi Smeed Promoted to Development Services Manager Congratulations to Christi Smeed, who was promoted to Development Services Manager on January 1. This promotion recognizes Christi’s ongoing […]
Organization Support Grants Help Nonprofits Pursue Their Missions

When we think of nonprofits, most of us picture the great work they do in our community—providing food and shelter, promoting the arts, protecting the environment, […]
New Nonprofit Network Learning Opportunities Deepen Connections and Knowledge

Learning Cohort Offers Support and Learning About DEI for Nonprofit Executives From December 2022 through February 2023, the Nonprofit Network offered a new Learning Cohort for […]
Second Thrive Cohort Facilitates Connection for Nonprofit Leaders

Earlier this month, the second Thrive Cohort kicked off with 20 new participants. The program offers support for emerging Black, Brown, and Biracial nonprofit leaders through […]
Andersens Use Donor-Advised Fund to Honor their Past and Impact the Future

For Doctors Philip and DeEtta Andersen, giving back to the communities that made them is a deeply personal experience. Over the years the Andersens have supported […]