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SUMMARY:Together on Purpose: Exploring the Spectrum of Nonprofit Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Online: Zoom \n  \n\n\n\nIntended Audience: \nNonprofit executive directors\, board members\, staff and community leaders interested in exploring opportunities for working together more effectively. \n\n\n\nPlease Note:  This event replaces the Nonprofit Know-How event scheduled in December.  \nAbout the Event: In today’s rapidly changing environment\, nonprofits are being called to work smarter\, deeper and more collaboratively. From informal cooperation and shared staffing to administrative consolidation and full organizational merger\, there exists a broad continuum of collaboration. This interactive virtual session will explore how purpose-driven organizations can assess\, initiate and sustain collaborative efforts that strengthen their missions and amplify community impact.We’ll begin with insights from Anne Wallestad\, professional coach and former president & CEO of BoardSource.  Anne will set the stage for why now is a pivotal moment for nonprofits to view collaboration as a strategic pathway—helping us reflect on how shared purpose and values can spark meaningful\, durable relationships among organizations. Then\, Jodi Rhone and Chris Koppelin of Canary Consulting will provide tactical tools and frameworks you can use right away to identify potential partners\, clarify goals and evaluate readiness for collaboration.Finally\, we’ll hear from YouthPort\, a collaborative initiative uniting three like-mission organizations\, as they share their real-world journey toward alignment and collective impact. The session will conclude with time for Q&A and reflection. Key Takeaways:– Understand the continuum of nonprofit collaboration—from networking to coordination to merger– Identify organizational conditions that enable effective joint work– Gain practical tools to assess readiness and opportunity for collaboration– Learn from real examples of successful collaborative models in Iowa – Reframe collaboration as a proactive\, purpose-driven strategy for mission fulfillment \n\n\n\nCo-Hosts: \nThis online event is co-hosted with the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation\, Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines\, Iowa Nonprofit Alliance\, and the Larned A. Waterman University of Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? \n\n\n\nContact Barb Hobson at  hobson@desmoinesfoundation.org  or (515) 883-2626 with any questions. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/together-on-purpose-exploring-the-spectrum-of-nonprofit-collaboration/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events,Nonprofit Calendar
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Know-How: How the Community Foundation Can Support Your Nonprofit
DESCRIPTION:Meet the staff and learn how the Community Foundation can support your nonprofit in 2026. Community Foundation staff will share 2026 funding opportunities\, new and existing marketing resources\, nonprofit funds and endowment building\, and new learning opportunities. Following the formal presentations\, staff will be available for individual conversations and questions. Attendance is free\, but registration is required. Information shared will be available at gcrcf.org following the event.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/nonprofit-know-how/
LOCATION:Cedar Rapids Public Library\, Beems Auditorium\, 450 Fifth Avenue SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Know-How: Budgeting and Finance Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Presenters:Joe Heitz\, VP of Community Impact\, Greater Cedar Rapids Community FoundationDavid Little\, CPA\, Principal at CLA \n\n\n\nLEARNING TOPICS:Practical budgeting toolsClear understanding of nonprofit financial statementsTips to avoid common pitfallsConfidence to communicate financial needs to boards\, funders\, and staff \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/nonprofit-know-how-budgeting-and-finance-essentials/
LOCATION:Cedar Rapids Public Library\, Beems Auditorium\, 450 Fifth Avenue SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52401\, United States
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SUMMARY:William Quarton Heritage Society Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:William Quarton Heritage Society Members are invited to this special luncheon in recognition of your generous support through a permanent gift to benefit our community. Join us as we celebrate part of the rich cultural heritage of our community that continues to shape and inspire us.Parking: The museum offers complimentary parking\, including an accessible garage with elevator access\, as well as a surface lot located in front of the building.Please RSVP by Thursday\, May 28\, 2026 to donorservices@gcrcf.org or call Rachel Schneider at 319.200.4229. Please provide any dietary requests when you RSVP.Following the luncheon\, we invite you to explore the museum exhibits at your leisure. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More About William Quarton
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/william-quarton-heritage-society-luncheon-2/
LOCATION:National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library\, 1400 Inspiration Pl SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
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SUMMARY:Recruitment Reimagined: Right-Sizing Roles & Targeting Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Lunch and Networking at 11:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nProgram from 12-1 p.m. \n\n\n\nNote: This workshop is open to all is held in place of Volunteer Engagement Peer Group in June. Thanks to presenter Kayla Paulson for offering this learning opportunity to our nonprofit community! \n\n\n\nIn an era of shrinking formal volunteerism\, traditional recruitment models don’t cut it. Research shows that volunteering among U.S. adults dropped to 23.2% in 2021; the lowest level in two decades!  \n\n\n\nThough rates are improving\, the hours served per volunteer continue to decline. This session will explore how to repackage your roles and recruitment methods for today’s landscape: shorter-term\, skills-based\, hybrid (virtual and in-person) roles where we expect episodic participation and aligning outreach with the motivations of today’s people. We’ll dive into how to assess and redesign roles to lower barriers (time\, location\, skill); and pathways to converting one-time participants into engaged contributors. Attendees will leave with tactical tools\, assessment questions\, and a sketched-out recruitment strategy for a role. Together\, we will explore how to right-size roles and begin to focus more targeted recruitment for the volunteers that will best help us deliver our mission! \n\n\n\nBy the end of the session\, participants will: \n\n\n\n\nGet a snapshot of the current volunteer landscape\n\n\n\nBe able to right-size a volunteer role\n\n\n\nIdentify likely or “right” volunteers\n\n\n\nStart to convert one-time participants into engaged contributors\n\n\n\nHave a rough\, but practical recruitment plan for a role\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required and lunch is included. Seats are limited.   \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/recruitment-reimagined-right-sizing-roles-targeting-volunteers/
LOCATION:Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation\, 324 3rd Street SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52401\, United States
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SUMMARY:UnCharitable Screening
DESCRIPTION:The Southeast Linn Community Center is partnering with the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation and United Way of East Central Iowa to host a free screening of the film UnCharitable at Mount Vernon’s Bijou Theater. \n\n\n\nThe screening will take place on Monday\, June 22\, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30\, and a panel discussion and Q & A session will follow the film from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public\, and no registration is required.   \n\n\n\nUnCharitable is a powerful and thought-provoking documentary that examines the realities of philanthropy and challenges conventional thinking about giving. The film explores how freeing nonprofits from outdated constraints can empower them to create lasting change. Donors and community members will leave with fresh insight into how effective philanthropy can strengthen communities. \n\n\n\nAbout the Film \n\n\n\nAfter several groundbreaking U.S. charitable campaigns were criticized by charity watchdogs\, leaders in philanthropy recognized the need to rethink how the nonprofit sector operates. \n\n\n\nLed by Dan Pallotta\, whose record-breaking TED Talk on the subject has inspired philanthropists and changemakers around the world\, UnCharitable takes viewers on an emotional and inspiring journey that challenges outdated assumptions about giving to charities. The film makes a compelling case for a new approach to giving – one that invests boldly in the people and organizations working in the nonprofit sector to make a true impact.This event is free and open to the public.  No registration is required.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/uncharitable-screening/
LOCATION:Bijou Theater\, 123 2nd St SW\, Mount Vernon\, Iowa\, 52314\, United States
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