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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
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events
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SUMMARY:Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis Learning Cohort is a small group setting facilitated by Community Foundation staff to encourage learning and connection. Up to two representatives per organization are invited to participate. Small and grassroots nonprofit organizations have unique learning experiences and challenges\, and this Cohort is designed to offer both essential information and nonprofit connections critical to building a sustainable nonprofit organization.  \n\n\n\nCohort Schedule: \n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 10\, 2025\, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.\, Session One: Nonprofit Essentials \n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 8\, 2025\, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.\, Session Two: Building the Nonprofit \n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 12\, 2025\, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.\, Session Three: Nonprofit Tools & Resources \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/learning-cohort-for-small-and-grassroots-nonprofits-2/
LOCATION:Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation\, 324 3rd Street SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events
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SUMMARY:Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis Learning Cohort is a small group setting facilitated by Community Foundation staff to encourage learning and connection. Up to two representatives per organization are invited to participate. Small and grassroots nonprofit organizations have unique learning experiences and challenges\, and this Cohort is designed to offer both essential information and nonprofit connections critical to building a sustainable nonprofit organization.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nCohort Schedule: \n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 10\, 2025\, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.\, Session One: Nonprofit Essentials \n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 8\, 2025\, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.\, Session Two: Building the Nonprofit \n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 12\, 2025\, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.\, Session Three: Nonprofit Tools & Resources \n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/learning-cohort-for-small-and-grassroots-nonprofits/
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 Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is hosting a Nonprofit Appreciation Day celebration for Linn County nonprofit professionals and grassroots nonprofit leaders. Please join us for connection\, learning\, and fun on Thursday\, August 14\, 2025\, from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation\, 324 3rd Street SE in downtown Cedar Rapids. \n\n\n\nLEARNING POSTERS\n\n\n\nGot a big idea but not sure where to start? Start by seeing how your peers have taken on big opportunities or daunting projects. Through six learning posters\, you’ll get to see what your fellow nonprofit professionals are up to–you may walk away with valuable insights! \n\n\n\n\nBrucemore – Creating Space for Connection: Brucemore’s Investment in Community\n\n\n\nConnectCR – Awakening Connections: The Campaign to ConnectCR\n\n\n\nKids First Law Center – Uplifting Kids Through Mission-Related Awards Event\n\n\n\nLinn Area Partners Active In Disaster – Solving Post-Derecho Housing Challenges with PATCH\n\n\n\nLinn County Trail Association – Serving Trail Users with Website Refresh\n\n\n\nWaypoint – Enhancing Coordinated Entry Program Through Workforce Investment\n\n\n\n\nPrizes\n\n\n\nTo show how much we appreciate everything you do for our community\, we’ll be doling out some prizes! All you have to do is show up for a chance to win! \n\n\n\n\nTwo\, $500 awards for a 501(c)(3) Linn County nonprofit organization of your choice\n\n\n\nFive\, $20 gift cards to shop and dine local\n\n\n\n\nWHO\n\n\n\nNonprofit Professionals \n\n\n\nWHAT\n\n\n\nNonprofit Appreciation Day \n\n\n\nWHEN\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 14\, 2025\, 3 – 5 p.m. \n\n\n\nWHERE\n\n\n\nGreater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation\, Foundation Hall \n\n\n\n324 3rd St SE\, downtown Cedar Rapids \n\n\n\nWHY\n\n\n\nTo celebrate you and the incredible work you do for our community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Nonprofit Appreciation Day\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: The Nonprofit Party\, along with the Spirit of Minnie Rubek recognition program\, has been retired. We look forward to celebrating you and telling your stories in new ways.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/nonprofit-appreciation-day/
LOCATION:Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation\, 324 3rd Street SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Know-How: UnCharitable Movie for Nonprofits and Boards
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Nonprofit Know-How: UnCharitable Movie for Nonprofits and Board Members on Wednesday\, March 12\, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. This timely and crucial documentary uncovers the realities of philanthropy and introduces a radical new way of giving. The film explores the idea of freeing charities from outdated constraints to truly change the world. Donors\, nonprofit professionals\, and nonprofit board members will walk away with a new understanding of how we can truly strengthen our communities. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nWho: Nonprofit professionals\, nonprofit board members\, and community members \n\n\n\nWhat: Nonprofit Know-How: UnCharitable Movie for Nonprofits and Board Members. A free screening of the documentary. \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, March 12\, 2025\, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nWhere: Cedar Rapids Public Library\, Beems Auditorium\, 405 5th Ave SE\, Cedar Rapids 52401 \n\n\n\nWhy: To inspire more effective philanthropy in Linn County! \n 
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/nonprofit-know-how-uncharitable-movie-for-nonprofits-and-boards/
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: Library Resources for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Join Reference Librarians Nancy Geiger and Rebecca Vernon with the Cedar Rapids Public Library to hear about the free resources available for nonprofits at the Library\, including exclusive access and a demonstration of the grant search engine Foundation Center Online\, powerful information databases\, and other resources that might be helpful for training and development. We will host small group tours of the building with a stop at the Maker Space\, which offers unique access to new and emerging technology such as 3D printing\, the Nonprofit Resources section\, and information about a variety of meeting spaces available to nonprofits. \n\n\n\nAll nonprofit professionals are encouraged to attend and learn about the resources available at the library and how to access them.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/nonprofit-know-how-library-resources-for-nonprofits/
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: Equity in Action
DESCRIPTION:A panel of local nonprofit leaders will share information about their organization’s equity goals and practices. This learning event is offered by the Community Foundation to support the equity efforts of nonprofits. The following leaders will share ideas and practices they have adopted to enhance equity: \nJessica Altfillisch\, Harmony School of Music \nTheresa Lewis\, The Arc of East Central Iowa \nAlphonce O’Bannon\, Leaders Believers Achievers (LBA) Foundation \nMelissa Walker\, Big Brothers Big Sisters \nRegister here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=efkx8zdab&oeidk=a07ejx3tn7e9c171361
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/nonprofit-know-how-equity-in-action/
LOCATION:Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation\, 324 3rd Street SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52401\, United States
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