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Development Boot Camp at Capacity
Due to an outstanding response, Development Boot Camp on September 15th has reached maximum capacity and registration is closed. To be placed on a waiting list, please submit the form here.
Be sure to mark your calendar for the Celebration of Community on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, from 4-6 p.m. at Theatre Cedar Rapids. It's free, and a chance to celebrate the impact of philanthropy and the good work of nonprofits in our community.
Thanks for your ongoing, important work!
Carrie Walker, Nonprofit Network Coordinator
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Network Spotlight: Nonprofit Awards
Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their contributions to the nonprofit community? The Community Foundation will present two awards in 2015.
The Nonprofit Leadership Excellence Award honors the leadership and accomplishments of the CEO or Executive Director of a nonprofit organization. Details and the nomination form here.
The Minnie Rubek Staff Excellence Award recognizes a nonprofit staff member or team who has quietly gone "above and beyond" in their commitment and dedication to their organization and its mission. Details and nomination form here.
Nominations are due on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at 4:30 p.m.
Honorees will be recognized at the Celebration of Community on Tuesday, November 17, from 4-6 p.m. at Theatre Cedar Rapids.
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Fall Grant Cycle Announced
The
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces the fall grant cycle for local charitable nonprofits. Applications are due Thursday, October 15, 2015 and grants will be awarded to organizations that enhance the quality of life in Linn County. For more information visit
here. The online grant portal will open on September 15, 2015.
Corridor Regenerative Leadership Program
Registration is now open for the 2nd annual
Corridor Leadership program beginning this Fall. This year-long regenerative leadership program includes four seasonal retreats plus coaching and networking for business, civic, and nonprofit leaders in Iowa's Creative Corridor. This unique Corridor Leadership program offers leaders support for developing your organizational leadership skills, community building capacity, and personal grown in a seamless flow of reinforcing activities. Invitation to participate
here. Registration and additional information
here.
Save the Date!
Celebration of Community Tuesday, November 17, 2015 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Theatre Cedar Rapids Please join us for this free event as we celebrate the impact of philanthropy and the good work of nonprofits in our community.
Visit the Nonprofit Network page at
www.gcrcf.org for our online calendar.
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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.
- Tuesday, September 22 , 12-1 p.m.: Marketing
- Thursday, September 24, 12-1 p.m.: CFO **New Date**
- Tuesday, October 6, 12-1 p.m.: Executive Directors of Small Nonprofits at the Cedar Rapids Public Library downtown.
- Tuesday, October 20, 12-1 p.m.: Development at the Cedar Rapids Public Library downtown.
Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance Presents "Working with Board Members
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Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Riverside Theatre, 213 N Gilbert Street, Iowa City
Do you wish your board members had a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities? Would you like your board members to build more bridges to the community and to supporters? Is committee and board member involvement and follow-through a challenge? Learn about the role of the board and how to engage board members in this session.
Presenter: Regenia D. Bailey, Bailey Leadership Initiative, LLC
Cost: Free
RSVP
here by September 10, 2015.
Development Boot Camp: Taking Control of Your Fund Development Plan
Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Foundation Hall, first floor, Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 324 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
Trainer: Michelle Beisker, Vice President of Development at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
If you are responsible for nonprofit development (fundraising), this training is for you! Learn how to set yourself up for development success, and outline a successful strategy for annual giving.
Cost: Free, registration required and is closed. Join the waiting list here. Refreshments will be served.
Register for Waiting List here. We will contact you if we have a cancellation.
Thursday, September 17, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Bridge View Center, 102 Church Street, Ottumwa, Iowa
Enjoy breakout sessions covering trends, opportunities, and challenges facing our sector like fundraising, board governance, marketing, and evaluation. View brochure and session descriptions here.
Cost: F
ree
Register here. Registration ends September 12.
Monday, September 21, 2015
Minneapolis Convention Center, but will be live streaming in Cedar Rapids in TBD location.
Presenters: Ann B. Burns and Samuel A. Donaldson
To register, or for more information, email your name, employer and location, phone number, and which CE credits you will apply for to Lia Pontarelli.
The Skills to Pay the Bills: Boosting Nonprofits' Financial Management
Wednesday, September 23, 1-2 p.m. CT [webinar]
Where can nonprofits get free, trustworthy, hands-on tools and guides about financial management? StrongNonprofits.org--a web-based toolkit of free resources is designed to help nonprofits understand and manage their financial health. Join us for a guided tour of the website, learn about its key tools and guides and hear about a training evaluation that informed the creation of the site.
2015 Iowa Youth Philanthropy Conference
Sunday, October 4. 2015. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dejardin Hall, Iowa Valley Community College, 3700 S. Center Street, Marshalltown
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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