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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:Nonprofit Know-How: How the Community Foundation Can Support Your Nonprofit
DESCRIPTION:Meet the staff and learn how the Community Foundation can support your nonprofit in 2026. Community Foundation staff will share 2026 funding opportunities\, new and existing marketing resources\, nonprofit funds and endowment building\, and new learning opportunities. Following the formal presentations\, staff will be available for individual conversations and questions. Attendance is free\, but registration is required. Information shared will be available at gcrcf.org following the event.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/nonprofit-know-how/
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: Rewriting the Nonprofit Narrative
DESCRIPTION:There 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 to work with your team to apply themes and generate your organization’s narrative. Our collective efforts make an impact. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here\n\n\n\n\nNonprofit Know-How is a series of fast\, free and focused trainings. These workshops\, presentations and training events cover a variety of topics of interest to nonprofit employees. Each Know-How event format\, length and topic is unique. \n\n\n\n\n2025 Nonprofit Know-How Schedule
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/nonprofit-know-how-topic-tbd/
LOCATION:Cedar Rapids Public Library\, Beems Auditorium\, 450 Fifth Avenue SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T093000
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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: Grants in 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the Community Foundation grants staff to learn about upcoming grant opportunities\, application process updates\, and helpful tools for grant seekers. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/nonprofit-know-how-grants-in-2025/
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: Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Laura Lacasa Yost\, Instructional Designer | Academic Innovation\, Strategy\, & Design Department\, Kirkwood Community College \n\n\n\nIt’s the hottest topic of the year and we’re ready to confront it: Artificial Intelligence! Dr. Laura Lacasa Yost will share about her work with Artificial Intelligence and its effects on our workplace. The Nonprofit Know-How session will explore the impacts of AI on nonprofits including opportunities\, pitfalls\, cautions\, and practicality. We’ll also cover standards for AI workplace implementation and provide a demonstration of AI tools. Following the informational session by Dr. Yost\, we’ll divide into small groups to learn from peers. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/nonprofit-know-how-artificial-intelligence-2/
LOCATION:Cedar Rapids Public Library\, Beems Auditorium\, 450 Fifth Avenue SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52401\, United States
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T093000
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SUMMARY:William Quarton Heritage Society Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Where: Cedar Rapids Public Library\, Whipple Auditorium\, downtown Cedar Rapids \n\n\n\nWhat: A celebration for William Quarton Heritage Society members who are leaving a legacy through philanthropy. Guests will be invited to attend the Block Party following the program. \n\n\n\nWho: William Quarton Heritage Society members.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/william-quarton-heritage-society-celebration/
LOCATION:Cedar Rapids Public Library\, Beems Auditorium\, 450 Fifth Avenue SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52401\, United States
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