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

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.

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

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

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

Be inspired by UnCharitable-The Movie, a timely and crucial documentary that uncovers the realities of philanthropy and introduces a radical new way of giving. The film explores the idea of freeing charities from outdated constraints to truly change the world. Local panel discussion will follow the movie. Sponsored by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation and United Way of East...Continue Reading

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will serve as a host site for the 2024 Volunteer Management Conference sponsored by Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada, AL!VE (Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement), and Better Impact. Creating Influence in Your Organization: Thinking Beyond a Seat at the Table’ will focus on equipping leaders of volunteers with skills to advocate, educate and...Continue Reading

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, the Community Foundation will host the Nonprofit Party at the Museum. The Nonprofit Party is an annual celebration of local nonprofit professionals and the incredible work they do to strengthen our community. This year’s party is being held at African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. All nonprofit staff...Continue Reading

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