Statement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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The events across our nation in reaction to the homicide of George Floyd in Minneapolis have resulted in demonstrations and protests for change in our own communities this week. As a community leader, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is committed to addressing complex issues, including racial justice. Please read the entire statement
here
. Together, we must foster equitable and healthy communities that welcome all people in Linn County. For more information on our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion,
click here
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Please help me welcome our new Program Officer
Sanjana Raghavan
to the Community Foundation team! Sanjana will manage the Community Foundation's scholarship programs, the Program Fund, and the President's Fund. Welcome, Sanjana!
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 Announces Summer Grant Cycle Changes
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation continues to adapt its funding to meet the needs of the nonprofit sector as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The summer grant cycle deadline will be extended to Wednesday, July 8, at 4:30 p.m. CST. Grant applications should be submitted online at gcrcf.org starting Monday, June 8, 2020. For more information about the Funds for the Community Cycle 2 priorities click
here
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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.
COVID-19 Nonprofit News Briefs, Alerts, and Helpful Articles
Please visit the Nonprofit Network Resources section of our website
here
for additional links.
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*JUNE 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, June 2, 2020, 12-1 p.m.
Managers
Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 12-1 p.m.
CFO/Finance
Thursday, June 18, 2020, 12-1 p.m.
Development
Tuesday, June 16, 2020, 12-1 p.m.
Marketing
Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 12-1 p.m.
Peer Groups do not meet in July.
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Tuesday, June 9, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Free virtual event
More information and register
here
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Wednesday, June 10, 1 p.m. CST
Cost: Free webinar
More information and register
here
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Wednesday and Thursday, June 10-11, 2020,
8 a.m.-5 p.m. *change of date and moved to virtual*
Cost: AFPEI Members: $215; AFP Members $315; Non-members: $415.
More information and register
here
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Wednesday, June 17, 2020, 11:45 a.m.-1p.m. Virtual meeting.
Email
here
for invitation.
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324 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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