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More than a year after a derecho tore through Eastern Iowa, community members and leaders came together to discuss challenges faced by many in our community during disaster recovery. At the Community Learning Series: Equity in Disaster Recovery event, guest panelists, Community Foundation staff, and community members explored the link between disaster recovery and equity issues. Held virtually on August…Continue Reading

The Board of Directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved over $4.3 million in grants to 120 nonprofit organizations. The awards include competitive Organization Support Grants, Program Support Grants, and Endowment Challenge Grants; grants from the Disaster Recovery Fund and the COVID-19 Disaster Response Fund; as well as distributions from donor-advised, designated, scholarship and agency funds. The Community…Continue Reading

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces its final grant cycle for 2021 for local charitable nonprofits. Applications will be accepted through Friday, October 1, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. CST. Grants will be awarded to organizations that enhance the quality of life in Linn County. The Community Foundation accepts applications from nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) status, governmental organizations, and…Continue Reading

Applications are being accepted by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation for the position of Office Manager.  This position provides support for the leadership team, office operations, and facilities maintenance. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to hiring@gcrcf.org.  Application deadline is Friday, September 10.   FULL JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Title: Office Manager Classification:  Exempt under Fair Labor Standards Act…Continue Reading

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host a virtual Community Learning Series event on Tuesday, August 31, from 12 – 1 p.m. via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public. This event will explore the link between disaster recovery and equity issues. National and local experts will share how the impact and recovery from disasters is…Continue Reading

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

Recently, the remaining balance of the COVID-19 Disaster Response Fund was granted to local nonprofits responding to the pandemic. The fund will now be closed, and all future gifts and grants for disaster response—including the pandemic, derecho, or other disasters—will go through the existing Disaster Recovery Fund held at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. The COVID-19 Disaster Response Fund…Continue Reading

As a thank you to the many dedicated nonprofit professionals in our community, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host its second annual Nonprofit Party on Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Prairie Oak Lodge in Wanatee Park in Marion. The Nonprofit Party is a chance for the nonprofit community to relax, connect, and…Continue Reading

Recently, the Community Foundation’s Josie Velles was promoted to Senior Director of Development Services. In this new role, Josie will continue to oversee the processes that ensure accurate, timely, and effective service to help donors fulfill their charitable wishes.   As the longest-tenured employee at the Community Foundation, Josie has an in-depth understanding of the challenges our community has faced…Continue Reading