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  • Groundswell Cafe’s 7th Birthday Celebration

    Groundswell Cafe 201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Groundswell is celebrating its 7th birthday, and we want YOU to join us! During the week of October 6-11, Groundswell Cafe is celebrating the birthday with a new Fall/Winter Menu, free birthday cookie with any meal, and festive decorations. Groundswell Cafe is the only area pay-it-forward eatery. Our menu features healthy and delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, and omelets with as...Continue Reading

  • Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits

    Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    The Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits is held annually during the fall. The content is intended for a small nonprofit that employs five or fewer people or is volunteer-driven without paid staff. There is no cost to participate and lunch is included. Registration is required here. This Learning Cohort is a small group setting facilitated by Community Foundation...Continue Reading

  • Discover Your Voice: a Toastmasters KICKOFF Meeting

    Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    The Nonprofit Network and Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa have partnered to bring a unique professional development opportunity to our nonprofit community through Toastmasters International. If you are a nonprofit professional seeking to develop as a leader and practice your speaking skills, Toastmasters might be a good fit for you. It’s affordable professional development and a great networking tool! Learn...Continue Reading

    $80

  • Recycle Gala

    The Olympic South Side Theater 1202 3rd St SE #200, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    This unique event – hosted by Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity and the Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS – features a runway show with recycled attire designed by local artists, businesses, and community members. Join us at the Olympic South Side Theater in Cedar Rapids for a night of fun celebrating recycled wear! This fabulously funky show includes music,...Continue Reading

    $50

  • Breakthrough T1D Cedar Rapids Promise Gala

    Double Tree by Hilton 350 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Join us for the Cedar Rapids Breakthrough T1D Promise Gala on November 1st, 2025. This unforgettable evening features a complimentary cocktail reception, classic dining experience, spectacular entertainment and signature live and silent auctions. We invite you to support this event and, most importantly, the research that will help find a cure. Schedule of Events 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Cocktails & Silent...Continue Reading

    $150

  • Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits

    The Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits is held annually during the fall. The content is intended for a small nonprofit that employs five or fewer people or is volunteer-driven without paid staff. There is no cost to participate and lunch is included. Registration is required here. This Learning Cohort is a small group setting facilitated by Community Foundation...Continue Reading

  • Matthew 25’s Storytellers of Cedar Rapids

    Groundswell Cafe 201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Storytellers of Cedar Rapids: What I Hunger For Join us for the second event in this four-part storytelling series, rooted in the belief that stories connect us. Local voices will take the stage to share true, personal stories around the theme “What I Hunger For.” Each evening is a celebration of vulnerability, truth, and the power of storytelling to create...Continue Reading

    $15

  • UnCharitable Screenings

    On Monday, December 1, the Nonprofit Network and the United Way of East Central Iowa will host three free screenings of UnCharitable as an early Giving Tuesday event. The documentary dives into the realities of philanthropy and introduces a new way of giving. This is the third local UnCharitable screening and coincides with #GivingTuesday, a global day of encouraging generosity....Continue Reading

  • Cultivate Hope Holiday Craft Fair

    Groundswell Cafe 201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    This year’s Holiday Craft Fair will feature local craft vendors, baked goods, produce from our Urban Farm, a photo booth, crafts and activities, Groundswell Cafe specials, music by the Cedar Rapids Community String Orchestra, and more. The proceeds from the Cultivate Hope baked goods sales will go directly to supporting our Youth Development Program. We will also be promoting the...Continue Reading

  • Greater Connection: Reimagining Arts Education

    Eastern Iowa Arts Academy 2630 B Avenue, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Join us for the second event in our new Greater Connection series—designed to bring Community Foundation friends and supporters closer to the pressing needs and opportunities in our community. These special access events offer meaningful, first-hand insight by showcasing local nonprofits and hearing from local leaders that are making a difference. This engaging afternoon will include: 4 p.m. – Welcome...Continue Reading

  • Together on Purpose: Exploring the Spectrum of Nonprofit Collaboration

    Zoom

    Online: Zoom   Intended Audience: Nonprofit executive directors, board members, staff and community leaders interested in exploring opportunities for working together more effectively. Please Note:  This event replaces the Nonprofit Know-How event scheduled in December.  About 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...Continue Reading

  • Food For Thought

    Cultivate Hope Corner Store 604 Ellis Blvd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    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. Throughout the day, you’ll enjoy yummy and wholesome holiday samples that will inspire your winter cooking. Learn simple ways...Continue Reading

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