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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
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events
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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 the Bijou Movie Theater\, 123 2nd Ave. SW in Mount Vernon.The 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\, but seating is limited. Please reserve your tickets at selinn.org/uncharitable.UnCharitable 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 canstrengthen communities.About the FilmAfter several groundbreaking U.S. charitable campaigns were criticized by charity watchdogs\, leaders in philanthropy recognized the need to rethink how the nonprofit sector operates.Led 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. Reserve your tickets at selinn.org/uncharitable.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/uncharitable-screening/
LOCATION:Bijou Theater\, 123 2nd St SW\, Mount Vernon\, Iowa\, 52314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Investment Update
DESCRIPTION:Donors and professional advisors are invited to learn more from our investment consultant about the Community Foundation’s investment philosophy and performance.RSVPs are appreciated. Guests are welcome!To RSVP\, contact Rachel Schneider at rachel.schneider@gcrcf.org or 319.200.4229. \n\n\n\n\nInvestment Management at the Community Foundation
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/2026-investment-update/
LOCATION:Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation\, 324 3rd Street SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Know-How: Perfect Your Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Virtual event via Zoom \n\n\n\nEvery nonprofit has a story worth sharing—but can you communicate it clearly and confidently in just a few minutes? \n\n\n\nJoin fellow nonprofit professionals for Nonprofit Know-How: Perfect Your Pitch\, an interactive virtual learning session designed to help you refine your organization’s elevator pitch while building connections across the nonprofit community. \n\n\n\nDuring this engaging one-hour session\, participants will receive an introduction to effective elevator pitching before breaking into small-group discussions. Through 15-minute breakout room rotations\, you’ll have the opportunity to practice your pitch\, receive constructive feedback from peers\, and learn how other organizations communicate their missions and impact. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re introducing your organization to potential donors\, partners\, volunteers\, or community members\, this session will help you sharpen your message and gain confidence in sharing your story. \n\n\n\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\n\nPractice delivering their nonprofit elevator pitch in a supportive environment\n\n\n\nGive and receive valuable peer feedback\n\n\n\nLearn how other organizations describe their missions and impact\n\n\n\nBuild relationships with nonprofit professionals from across the community\n\n\n\nStrengthen their ability to communicate their organization’s value and purpose\n\n\n\n\nCome ready to share your mission\, learn from others\, and make meaningful community connections. \n  \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/nonprofit-know-how-perfect-your-pitch/
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SUMMARY:Data for Grant Writing Workshop: Finding the Data You Need for a Successful Grant
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help you through finding the data you need for writing a successful grant proposal.You’ll learn how to:• Connect to 6+ data sites with useful and important data.• Understand the data\, information\, and tables in the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.• Navigate to the websites and the geographic level that you need.• Take a “deep dive” into 3−4 sites and practice finding items you need.• Download data.Who should attend?Grant writers\, nonprofit staff\, planners\, local officials To accommodate more organizations\, attendance is limited to two per organization.Co-sponsored locally by: Greater Cedar Rapids Community FoundationAlliant EnergyMt. Vernon / Lisbon Community DevelopmentLinn County Extension and OutreachFor more informationTo learn more about course content or sponsoring a local workshop\, contact Sandra Burke at scburke@iastate.edu. or Ann Torbert\, Regional Director at atorbert@iastate.edu 319-377-9839 \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/data-for-grant-writing-workshop-finding-the-data-you-need-for-a-successful-grant/
LOCATION:Linn County Extension – Room 815\, 1170 Boyson Road\, Hiawatha\, Iowa\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, September 17 for a celebration of you! We’ll gather at the Community Foundation from 8 – 10 a.m. for specialty drinks from Bitter Sweet\, doughnuts\, and connection. Also a chance to win a $500 award for your favorite nonprofit organization. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/nonprofit-appreciation-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events
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