November 2023 Nonprofit Network Update

November 2023

2023 THRIVE COHORT CELEBRATES YEAR TOGETHER

We are proud to celebrate our 2023 Thrive Cohort members and honor their participation this year. I look forward to continued connection with this group! Please watch for more information about our 2024 Thrive Cohort plans.

I recently joined the Civic Circle discussion series and invite you to join for our next eight sessions. Civic Circle is a framework to build an inclusive sense of belonging through responsible togetherness and strong civic engagement. United Way of East Central Iowa helped develop the content of this cohort in partnership with Points of Light. We started on November 3, but contact Angelica Vannatta if you're interested in finding out more.

Stay connected,

Carrie Walker

Director of Learning

carrie.walker@gcrcf.org

319-360-3950 (mobile)

NEWS FOR NONPROFITS

INCLUSION COHORT JOINS LAP-AID AT LINN COUNTY EMA

In October, our LAP-AID (Linn Area Partners Active In Disaster) Inclusion Cohort met at the Linn County Emergency Management Agency for a behind-the-scenes look at disaster response processes. The Cohort has been meeting since July and aims to connect organizers from traditionally excluded communities to learning and resources. Participating organizations are key to helping some of Linn County’s most vulnerable people through disasters like the 2020 derecho, and this learning cohort has enhanced their ability to do so. Learn more about the cohort here.

LINN COUNTY NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR WITWER TRUST

The Linn County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for the fiscal year 2024 Witwer Trust Grant Program. Eligible nonprofit organizations in Linn County may apply for grant funding for projects that benefit Linn County residents. The application deadline is December 15, 2023. Find the application and more information here.

VOLUNTEER IOWA ANNOUNCES FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR NONPROFITS AND CITIES TO ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS

Applications are now open for three "Training + Implementation Funding" programs to empower change through volunteer engagement, culminating in a 9/11 Day of Service. Ten organizations will be selected for each opportunity: Service Enterprise Program, City Volunteer Engagement Initiative, and Youth Service Board Development. Find more information on each of the opportunities here. Deadline to apply is December 4, 2023. For additional questions, contact info@volunteeriowa.org.

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CLASS SEEKING NONPROFIT PARTNERS FOR SPRING 2024

The University of Iowa is looking for Iowa nonprofit organizations interested in working with student teams on focused projects during the spring semester. Student teams from the Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness II course will work with a nonprofit organization to address an idea, question, opportunity, or challenge facing the organization. If interested, please contact Regenia Bailey at regenia-bailey@uiowa.edu by November 30.

VERIDIAN GIVES BACK FOR GIVING TUESDAY; NOMINATE YOUR NONPROFIT BY NOVEMBER 12

Veridian Credit Union is seeking input on which local nonprofit organizations should receive a portion of $35,000 in Giving Tuesday donations. Nominate a nonprofit through November 12 for a chance to receive up to $10,000. Check eligibility requirements, focus areas, and instructions here.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

PEER GROUPS

NONPROFIT NETWORK PEER GROUPS

If you are 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.

All groups are held in-person. Please register by the deadline so we can order your lunch. Lunch is provided at no cost. All meetings are held at the Community Foundation office at 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, on the first floor.

Executive Director/CEO

Tuesday, November 7, 12-1 p.m.

Volunteer Engagement Peer Group

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 12-1 p.m.

CFO/Finance Peer Group

Thursday, November 16, 2023, 12-1 p.m.

Marketing & Development Peer Group (combined due to the holiday)

Tuesday, November 28, 12-1 p.m.

Learning Cohorts will be held in lieu of Managers Peer Group until further notice.

Fall 2023 Learning Cohort: Engaging in the DEI Journey began on Wednesday, October 11. Spring session registration is still open. This opportunity is open to all nonprofit professionals in Linn County. Two people per organization per session, please.

Executive Director/CEO

Tuesday, December 5, 12-1 p.m.

PLANNED GIVING

EASTERN IOWA PLANNED GIVING COUNCIL PRESENTS PHILANTHROPIC CONVERSATIONS: BRINGING MORE VALUE TO DEEPEN RELATIONSHIPS

Thursday, November 30, 2023, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mount Mercy University CRST Graduate Center

Presenter: Michele Brock

Cost: Members free; Non-members $25.

SAVE THE DATE

MLK NOW 2024 RECREATING BLACK ECONOMIES

Saturday, January 13, 2024, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Building, 50-2nd Ave Bridge, Cedar Rapids