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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/
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SUMMARY:Food For Thought
DESCRIPTION:Support our local nonprofit grocery store and enjoy a full day of flavor and fun at the Cultivate Hope Corner Store! Join us on Wednesday\, December 11\, from 9 AM to 6 PM for Food for Thought\, a special event celebrating delicious\, nutritious holiday foods. \nThroughout the day\, you’ll enjoy yummy and wholesome holiday samples that will inspire your winter cooking. Learn simple ways to make your favorite festive dishes healthier without losing the flavor or joy of the season. \nAt 5:30 PM\, don’t miss our live cooking demonstration\, where we’ll show you how to prepare a tasty holiday recipe step by step! We’ll also share free recipe cards\, fun food facts\, and nutrition tips to take home. \nWhether you’re shopping for groceries\, looking for inspiration\, or just hungry for something new\, Food for Thought is the perfect chance to learn\, taste\, and celebrate good food and community.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/food-for-thought/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Corner Store\, 604 Ellis Blvd NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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