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 The film explores the idea of freeing charities from outdated constraints to truly change the world.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

Presenter: Dr. Laura Lacasa Yost, Instructional Designer | Academic Innovation, Strategy, & Design Department, Kirkwood Community College It’s the hottest topic of the year and we’re ready to confront it: Artificial Intelligence! Dr. Laura Lacasa Yost will share about her work with Artificial Intelligence and its effects on our workplace. The Nonprofit Know-How session will explore the impacts of AI...Continue Reading

Join the Community Foundation grants staff to learn about upcoming grant opportunities, application process updates, and helpful tools for grant seekers.

Join us for the next Nonprofit Know-How: UnCharitable Movie for Nonprofits and Board Members on Wednesday, March 12, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. This timely and crucial documentary 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. Donors, nonprofit professionals, and...Continue Reading

Philanthropists who have made permanent gifts to our community through a planned gift or the establishment of an endowed fund are invited to the William Quarton Heritage Society Luncheon. The event is on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Indian Creek Nature Center's Amazing Space Auditorium at 5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa....Continue Reading

There are a lot of misconceptions about nonprofits, and sometimes we unknowingly reinforce these false narratives. Join us to discuss common nonprofit myths and explore universal language to describe our sector’s strengths, service, and professionalism. Taking cues from the film UnCharitable, discover a new and refreshed nonprofit narrative that supports the best way to create change. Then, utilize reflection time...Continue Reading