Global #GivingTuesday Campaign on November 30 |
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on November 30, 2021, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Linn County nonprofits will join the global #GivingTuesday movement by providing giving opportunities on this day. To find out more about #GivingTuesday, visit our website here.
The Community Foundation provides social media images that promote local giving and are available to area nonprofits for free download on our website here.
Stay connected,
Carrie Walker, Nonprofit Network Manager
319-774-2375 (work voice mail)
319-360-3950 (mobile)
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Nonprofit Recovery Grants Support Derecho Expenses for Organizations with Grounds Used for Mission Based Programming
A new grant opportunity called the Nonprofit Recovery Grants is available for nonprofit organizations in Linn County with derecho-related recovery expenses for grounds that are used to provide key mission-based programming. The grants will provide funding up to $25,000 to reimburse the long-term recovery of grounds. Eligible expenses are those not being reimbursed from another source such as insurance or fundraising contributions. The funding is available from the Disaster Recovery Fund at the Community Foundation. The grant deadline is Monday, December 6, 2021 by 4: 30 p.m. Applications should be e-mailed to disaster@gcrcf.org. Nonprofits are encouraged to contact Elizabeth Cwik, Senior Program Officer before applying to confirm eligibility. More information, including the application can be found here.
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American Rescue Plan Act Application for Funding Now Available
The City of Cedar Rapids and Linn County have launched a joint application process for the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. ARPA funding is designed to help eligible state and local governments respond to the economic impact from the COVID-19 pandemic and help our communities recover. The cooperative effort between Linn County and the City of Cedar Rapids simplifies the process for applications because they only need to apply once using the join applications. The online application is available at www.CR-LinnARPA.org. Applications are due by noon on January 7, 2022. Visit here for more information.
Join the Community Learning Series: Advancing Racial Equity in Linn County on Zoom November 17
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host a virtual Community Learning Series event to share and discuss local data collected about racial disparities in Linn County. Advancing Racial Equity in Linn County will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 12-1 p.m. via Zoom. Find more information here. Register for the Zoom link here.
Derecho Storm & COVID-19 Nonprofit News & Resources
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PEER GROUPS via ZOOM in November.
Executive Director/CEO
Tuesday, November 2, 2021, 12 p.m.
Managers
Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 12 p.m.
Development
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 12 p.m.
CFO/Finance
Thursday, November 18, 2021, 12 p.m.
Marketing
Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 12 p.m.
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Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 6-7:30 p.m.
Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, November 16, 8:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids
Special guest: Alexis Kanda-Olmstead
Morning session "Stepping Up for Racial Justice"
Afternoon session "Breaking the Mold: Women's Leadership in Fundraising"
Cost: members $45; non-members $65 educational sessions; sessions and luncheon members $65; non-members $100.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 12-1 p.m.
Via Zoom
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324 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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