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SUMMARY:Touch -A- Truck
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this FREE Community Event – ALL ARE WELCOME! \nGet up close and personal with over 40 large vehicles including agricultural\, construction\, military\, first responder\, service and more all in one place! Event will be held at Kirkwood Community College – North Parking Lot of Linn Hall. \n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM*10:00 – 11:00 – Will be sensory hour. No lights or sirens will be used during this time. \nFree will donations will be collected to support The Arc of East Central Iowa. \nThere will also be food\, music\, activities and more! \nPresented By: The Arc of East Central IowaEvent Sponsors: Hudson Insurance Group\, Transamerica\, UFG Insurance\, & Van MeterLocation Sponsor: Kirkwood Community College
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/touch-a-truck-2/
LOCATION:Kirkwood Community College\, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW\, Cedar Rapids\, Iowa\, 52404
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Arc of East Central Iowa":MAILTO:arccommunications@arceci.org
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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/
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events
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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
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T080000
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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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SUMMARY:Laughter Rx\, a fundraising dinner event benefiting His Hands Free Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Laughter Rx is a fundraising dinner comedy event on September 17 at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center to benefit His Hands Free Clinic.  Guests will enjoy an evening of connection\, good food\, and live entertainment. Social hour begins at 5:00 pm\, with dinner and program at 6:00 pm.\n\nAdvanced registration is required. Guests are asked to RSVP by September 1\, 2026. Space is limited\, and early registration is encouraged. The evening offers an opportunity to financially support the mission of His Hands Free Clinic.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/laughter-rx-a-fundraising-dinner-event-benefiting-his-hands-free-clinic/
LOCATION:Hotel at Kirkwood Center\, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA
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SUMMARY:Busse Branch Grand Opening Gala
DESCRIPTION:Our community’s Big Dreams are about to come true – the new Cedar Rapids Public Library Busse Branch will open its doors on Thursday\, September 17\, 2026. We hope you will join us to celebrate this milestone.\n\nThe Cedar Rapids Public Library Busse Branch is located on 20th Avenue off of Edgewood Road SW.\n\nMore details\, including time and ticket information\, will be coming soon.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/busse-branch-grand-opening-gala/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cedar Rapids Public LIbrary Foundation":MAILTO:Foundation@CRLibrary.org
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SUMMARY:Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Gala
DESCRIPTION:An evening of exceptional cuisine\, libations\, and amazing art is here…the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s 11th Annual Gala! The fundraiser\, benefiting educational and outreach programming at the CRMA\, will be held Friday\, November 6\, 2026\, at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. This is our one and only fundraiser of the year and it’s going to be magnificent! You’ll be captivated by the professional Artist Gallery\, sensational Silent Auction items\, and a Live Auction filled with art and experiences you won’t want to miss. Our bidding platform will allow you to purchase your tickets on-line and bid on all your Silent Auction items right from your cell phone or mobile device. Black Tie Optional. For more information\, purchase tickets\, or donate\, go to www.crma.org.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/cedar-rapids-museum-of-art-gala/
LOCATION:Cedar Rapids Country Club\, 550 27th Street Drive SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52403\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cedar Rapids Museum of Art":MAILTO:info@crma.org
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