COVID-19 Prompts #GivingTuesdayNow Campaign on May 5 to Support Nonprofits
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The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is encouraging community members, families and businesses to participate in #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity, on May 5, 2020, as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. The Community Foundation is encouraging gifts to causes and nonprofits donors care about. Donors can also give to the COVID-19 Disaster Response Fund, which will be matched by Toyota Financial Services up to $25,000. Please visit
here
to download social media images and help spread the word of the need in Linn County. Find additional information
here
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Stay safe, be well, and as always, stay connected,
Carrie Walker, Nonprofit Network Manager
319-774-2375 (work voice mail)
319-360-3950 (mobile)
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Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation COVID-19 Response
As COVID-19 and related closures impact our community, the Community Foundation is responding to the immediate crisis, helping to sustain the operations of nonprofits, and working to support our community's long-term recovery. For information about our overall response, please visit
here
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To give to the COVID-19 Disaster Response Fund,
click here
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To learn more about how the Community Foundation is allocating resources,
click here
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To view COVID-19 Resources and Support for nonprofits,
click here.
#GivingTuesdayNow resources here.
FUNDS FOR THE COMMUNITY (2020 GRANT OPPORTUNITIES)
Funds For the Community Cycle 1
grant recipients will be announced this week. The Community Foundation received 83 grants requests for a total of $1.9 million.
More information and details for the funding priorities and process for the
Funds for the Community Cycle 2
will be available soon. The deadline will be Friday, June 12, 2020.
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COVID-19 Nonprofit News Briefs, Alerts, and Helpful Articles
Please visit the Nonprofit Network Resources section of our website
here
for additional links.
Iowa Women's Foundation Accepting Grant Applications Through April 30
The Iowa Women's Foundation is now accepting applications for 2021 projects focused on serving the needs and aspirations of women and girls in employment, child care, housing, education/training, transportation, and mentorship. Applications are due on April 30 at 5 p.m. Find all of the details
here
or email
grants@iawf.org
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*MAY PEER GROUPS ON ZOOM MEETINGS!*
Connection information will be sent to the peer group email list. If you're not on the email list and would like to be added, or are not receiving emails, please contact Carrie Walker at
carrie.walker@gcrcf.org
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Executive Director
Tuesday, May 5, 2020, 12-1 p.m.
Managers
Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 12-1 p.m.
CFO/Finance
Thursday, May 21, 2020, 12-1 p.m.
Development
Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 12-1 p.m.
Marketing
Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 12-1 p.m.
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Leaders In Volunteerism LIV Conference 2020
scheduled for May 20 has been postponed.
Wednesday and Thursday, June 10-11, 2020,
8 a.m.-5 p.m. *change of date*
Hills Bank, 3905 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
Cost: AFPEI Members: $215; AFP Members $315; Non-members: $415.
More information and register
here
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324 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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