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New Investment Pool Offers Another Layer of Impact Individuals and organizations can now move their funds at the Community Foundation into the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Pool. ESG investing considers a companys stewardship of resources, shareholders and society in order to make investments that are both socially and fiscally responsible. Recently, Indian Creek Nature Center moved part of its endowed fund at the Community Foundation to the ESG Pool. Find out why they made the switch, why the Community Foundation joined the growing trend, and how the approach creates a greater impact.
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Addressing Youth Violence: New Team Member and Collaborative Grantmaking The Community Foundation recently welcomed Rachel Rockwell as a part-time Program Officer. Rachel will facilitate the Creating Safe, Equitable and Thriving Communities (SET) Fund grantmaking process. As the SET prepares to make its first grants, the Community Foundation hosted a planning session to help foster connections and collaborative efforts.
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Advisor Encourages Investing in our Community When a client came to Ron Detweiler with a tax challenge, he jumped at the chance to get creative. Ron has seen plenty of changes in tax law over the years, but hes always enjoyed helping his clients fulfill their philanthropic goals. Find out how Ron worked with the Community Foundation to help a client support a cause she cares about in a community she loves.
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Presidents Fund Offers Quick Response for Nonprofits Grants from the Presidents Fund support emergency expenses and emerging opportunities for nonprofits throughout Linn County. Find out how three organizations used the Presidents Fund to respond to new opportunities and challenges.
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Disaster Preparation in Non-Metro Linn County Communities A new project at the Community Foundation looks to prepare non-metro Linn County for disaster response. Find out how Carrie Walker is managing a project to help rural communities become proactive about disaster preparation and recovery.
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Contact Us 324 3rd Street SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 www.gcrcf.org |
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