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Celebration of Community November 17
There is something special about working and/or volunteering for a
 nonprofit. The Celebration of Community is our chance to thank you for your ongoing, important work. Please join us on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at Theatre Cedar Rapids. The program begins at 4 p.m., with food and drinks from 4:45-6 p.m. All are invited to attend and we look forward to celebrating YOU! RSVP
here.
If we haven't met, please introduce yourself at the celebration! I look forward to seeing you.
Carrie Walker, Nonprofit Network Coordinator
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Give Where You Live: Join the Giving Tuesday Collaboration
You've heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but have you heard of
 #GivingTuesday? The concept began four years ago and is gaining momentum. This year, #GivingTuesday is on December 1st (it's always the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving). People across the country will show their gratitude by giving back and donating to nonprofit organizations of their choice.
Following last year's #GivingTuesday, several peer groups discussed the need for education around
the day
. Therefore, this year the Community Foundation wants to help you encourage Linn County residents to give locally. Please help us promote "#GivingTuesday: Give Where You Live" by joining this collaborative effort by Linn County nonprofits
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- A general news release that will be sent this week. Please alter for your organization and include it in your newsletters or other materials.
- The social media image above to be shared and used with the #GiveLinnCounty and #GivingTuesday hashtags.
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| Reminders & Opportunities!
Introduction to MICRO
You're invited to learn more about MICRO, the new microloan program in Cedar Rapids, on Tuesday, December 1, from 3-4 p.m. at Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids. This collaborative effort provides resources to support small business growth in our community. Find out more here and register here.
AFP National Philanthropy Day Luncheon 2015
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Eastern Iowa Chapter, is proud to celebrate National Philanthropy Day by honoring eastern Iowa's philanthropic leaders. AFP honors these visionary leaders who so generously contribute their time, expertise, and resources toward the enhancement of the lives of others. More information about the award recipients
here. The luncheon is on Thursday, November 12, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Coralville Marriott, 300 E 9th Street, Coralville. Tickets are $45 per person or $315 for a table of eight. Registration deadline is November 5. Register
here.
Witwer Trust Grant Program Open; Applications Due 12/15/15
Linn County's Witwer Trust Grant program is currently accepting applications from nonprofit organizations that are located in Linn County, Iowa, or whose work benefits Linn County residents. Grant funds must be used for programs or projects that benefit Linn County residents. For more information about how to apply, eligibility criteria, and FAQs, please visit
here.
Holiday DeLight Parade Nonprofit Entries $25 through 11/7
Applications for the Holiday DeLight Parade are now available. The Early Bird cost to participate in this annual tradition is $25 for nonprofits through November 7; $35 for nonprofits after November 7. No entries accepted after November 20. The Parade is December 5, 2015, in downtown Cedar Rapids. Click
here for more more information and to apply.
Human Services Campus Space for Rent
The Human Services Campus, at 317 7th Avenue SE, has 1095 square foot of space for rent for a nonprofit organization. The space consists of two private offices, a nice reception area, and two cubicle spaces, along with access to a large conference room for tenants. The building was constructed in 2010. Rent for the space is $9 per square foot ($821 per month), including everything but phone and data. For more information, please call Steve at 319.896.3217.
Visit the Nonprofit Network page at
www.gcrcf.org for our online calendar.
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Ready...set...learn
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Upcoming Peer Groups
Please contact
Carrie Walker if you are interested in finding out more about
peer groups. These monthly or bi-monthly lunch meetings provide a great opportunity to discuss current issues, discover new ideas, and create peer connections.
Email invitations with agenda, topics, and RSVP requests for free lunch are sent about a week before a peer
group meeting.
- Thursday, November 19, 12-1 p.m. CFO Learning Opportunity/CLA Roundtable: Reserves; RSVP here.
- Tuesday, November 24 , 12-1 p.m. Marketing; RSVP here.
- Tuesday, December 1, 12-1 p.m. Executive Directors Learning Opportunity/CLA Roundtable: Sustainability; RSVP here.
- Tuesday, December 15, 12-1 p.m. Development
Monday, November 9-Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Scheman Building, Lincoln Way & University Blvd, Ames
This biennial conference offers essential learning opportunities for Iowa nonprofit and volunteer management professionals and features outstanding keynote presentations, dozens of break-out sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitors demonstrating the latest resources available to help nonprofits and volunteer programs excel.
Register and more information
here
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Eastern Iowa Planned Giving Council presents How to Increase Donor Engagement through Email: Case Studies on Effective Email Communication
Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 12-1 p.m.
Amana Room, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids
Presenter: Tyler Bacon, Integrated Marketing Specialist, Crescendo Interactive, Inc.
Session will focus on ways to engage your donors through email communication. Tyler will use examples of planned giving emails with high open and click-through rates to illustrate principles of effective email communication including branding, segmentation, personalization, messaging, and more.
Cost: Members free, $20 for future members.
CFO Peer Group Learning Opportunity*
CLA Roundtable: Reserves
Thursday, November 19, 2015, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids
Trainer: David Little, CLA
This roundtable will help you gain knowledge and insight to better understand the purpose of reserves, common misconceptions, and how to develop reserves and explain them to stakeholders.
*Learning Opportunities are open to all.
RSVP by November 17, 2015. Lunch is provided, please register
here.
ED Peer Group Learning Opportunity*
CLA Roundtable: Sustainability
Tuesday, December 1, 2015, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids
Trainer: David Little, CLA
In this roundtable, we will discuss what sustainability looks like in the nonprofit sector, and provide examples of how organizations have created a more stable future. You will analyze the key elements of sustainability so you can better understand how to apply them to your nonprofit organization.
*Learning Opportunities are open to all.
RSVP by November 25, 2015. Lunch is provided, please register here.
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