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Upcoming Community Foundation Events
2025 Investment Update
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesJoin the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation for an informative session on our investment strategy and performance. Tim O'Donnell, Investment Consultant with Fund Evaluation Group will lead the presentation. This is a special event designed for donors, fund holders, and professional advisors to gain insight into the Community Foundation’s investment philosophy and how market volatility impacts our funds. RSVPs are...Continue Reading

Nonprofit Know-How: Rewriting the Nonprofit Narrative
Cedar Rapids Public Library, Beems Auditorium 450 Fifth Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesThere are a lot of misconceptions about nonprofits, and sometimes we unknowingly reinforce these false narratives. Join us to discuss common nonprofit myths and explore universal language to describe our sector’s strengths, service, and professionalism. Taking cues from the film UnCharitable, discover a new and refreshed nonprofit narrative that supports the best way to create change. Then, utilize reflection time...Continue Reading

Free Admission Days
Explore a variety of arts and cultural sites in Linn County and let the Community Foundation pay for your admission! Click below for a complete list of participating organizations and hours.

Nonprofit Appreciation Day
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesThe 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. LEARNING POSTERS Got a big...Continue Reading
Discover Your Voice: a Toastmasters KICKOFF Meeting
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesThe 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
Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesThe Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits connects staff, board and volunteers from local organizations to essential resources and networking opportunities. The 2025 Cohort will meet throughout the fall (September 10, October 8, and November 12) and to help build sustainability within organizations with no paid staff or fewer than five employees. Registration information coming soon!

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Cedar Rapids Public Library, Beems Auditorium 450 Fifth Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Past Events
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