Nonprofit Resources Available to You
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One of the goals of the Nonprofit Network is to strengthen nonprofit organizations by providing access to relevant best practice resources and capacity building information. You can find more information in the "Resources" section of our website
here
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We had a little fun on our Facebook page to celebrate National "Shelfie" Day on January 23 by sharing a "selfie" photo of me with all of the fantastic resources available at the downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library. Find (and like) our Facebook page
here
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Stay connected,
Carrie Walker, Nonprofit Network Manager
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Local Organizations Invited to Participate in LAP-AID
Linn Area Partners Active in Disaster (LAP-AID) brings together more than 30 local health and human service providers, government agencies, funding sources, and faith-based organizations. LAP-AID builds a better-prepared and more resilient Linn County by reducing duplicated services and inefficiencies during disasters. Their goal is to empower communities, expedite response, improve management of volunteers and donations, and provide resources for long-term recovery.
LAP-AID is organized in a discipline specific team structure and is led by an executive group. If you are interested in joining the work of LAP-AID, please review the brochure
here
and complete the interest form
here
. Teams vary in size. Find a complete list of teams on the interest form.
LAP-AID meets quarterly, and the next meeting is on April 30, 2019. Please contact
Betty Ehlinger
for more information.
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Community Foundation Grant Deadline Schedule
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has announced the 2019 grant deadline schedule. Please note that the fall grant cycle deadline has been moved to three weeks earlier than in previous years.
Spring Grant Cycle applications due Friday, February 15, 2019, at 4:30 p.m.
Summer Grant Cycle applications due Friday, June 14, 2019, at 4:30 p.m.
Fall Grant Cycle applications due Friday, September 20, 2019, at 4:30 p.m.
Please find more information
here
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NewBo City Market Nonprofit Fair February 23
NewBo City Market invites nonprofits to participate in a Nonprofit Fair on Saturday, February 23, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nonprofits are invited to participate free of charge, or for just $20 if you'd like to sell anything (tickets, merchandise, etc.). An eight foot table and chairs are provided. Please reserve your space by emailing Logan Schultz at
logan@newbocitymarket.org
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Tanager Place To Host Two February Forums
Tanager Place will host two free events in February. On Friday, February 15, at 10 a.m. at Coe College's Sinclair Auditorium, Adam Foss presents
Swords and Shields: A discussion of Power, Privilege and Opportunity
. Mr. Foss is the Executive Director of Prosecutor Impact and a nationally renowned speaker. The program will continue the community conversation regarding ways we can combat violence in our communities, as well as how we can ensure the criminal justice system is equal for all. There is no charge to attend. Find information
here
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On Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 1 p.m. in Coe College's Kesler Lecture Hall, Tanager Place will host a screening of a documentary film called
Uncommon Allies
. The film talks about the grassroots efforts to stem the tide of violence in Kansas City. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the documentarian and film participants. Find all the details
here
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City of Cedar Rapids Offers Free goIT Class To Nonprofits, Educators, and Volunteers
The City of Cedar Rapids, in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, will hold a free, one-day facilitator training program for TCS' goIT program. The session will be held on Wednesday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Economic Alliance. Participants will train to become certified in teaching the youth in our community about computational and design thinking, technology skills, and designing an entrepreneurial pitch. Please visit
here
for more information.
Wellmark Foundation Announces 2019 MATCH Grants
Wellmark Foundation has announced its 2019 MATCH grant programs for 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in Iowa and South Dakota. Funding focuses on two key areas: increasing access to and consumption of nutritious foods, and creating safe and healthy environments in which to be active. Click
here
for information about the grant program, including deadlines and eligibility.
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Upcoming Peer Groups
Please RSVP to peer groups. Email Carrie Walker
here
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Tuesday, Feb. 5 , 12-1 p.m. Executive Directors
Wednesday, Feb. 13 , 12-1 p.m. Managers
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 12-1 p.m., Development
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 12-1 p.m. Marketing
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, 11:30-1 p.m.
Hills Bank, 3905 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
Cost: Members free, non-member $25
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, 2 p.m. CST
Cost: $75
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cedar Rapids Public Library, Ladd Library Community Room, 3750 Williams Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids
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Thursday, February 21, 12-1:30 p.m.
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids
Cost: Free, registration required and includes lunch. Register
here
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March 7, 2019
Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN
Cost: Varies, early bird non-member $239
Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 11:30-1 p.m.
Hills Bank, 590 Forevergreen Road, North Liberty
Cost: Members free, non-member $25
Wednesday, March 13, 2019, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, 501 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids
Cost: Free, registration required. Lunch included. More information
here
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October 29-30, 2019
Meadows Event Center at Prairie Meadows,
Altoona, Iowa
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324 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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