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Community Foundation Forming 2023 Thrive Cohort Peer Group
At the Community Learning Series event on November 10, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announced plans for the 2023 Thrive Cohort Peer Group. The 2023 version of the Thrive Cohort offers an adjusted model to support emerging Black and Brown leaders in the nonprofit sector. The Thrive Cohort offers support for emerging Black, Brown, and Biracial nonprofit leaders through relationship building, networking, and learning for nonprofit professionals to foster career development within the sector. This initiative is part of the Community Foundation's efforts to advance racial equity by helping nonprofit organizations close the racial leadership gap and diversify nonprofit staff and managerial teams. Selected participants will qualify for a $2,500 professional development grant. Find eligibility and information here. If you know someone who should be part of the 2023 Thrive Cohort, fill out the Nomination Form here by December 15. Individuals interested in participating should fill out the Indication of Interest form here by December 15.
University of Iowa Students Looking for Nonprofit Partners
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. Project partners will be selected by the end of December. For more information, contact Regenia Bailey via email here.
Iowa Nonprofit Alliance is Launching in December
Iowa is one of a few states that does not have a statewide nonprofit association, but that is changing soon. The Iowa Nonprofit Alliance (INA) is launching on December 8. The goal of the INA is support Iowa's 23,000 nonprofit organizations through education, advocacy, and networking. The INA will host a statewide virtual launch on Zoom on Thursday, December 8, at 3 p.m. Register here. The INA is inviting arts and culture organizations to submit a taped performance to the virtual statewide celebration. Submit a video here by December 6. Learn more about membership benefits here.
Linn County Witwer Trust Grant Program Applications Due December 9
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for the fiscal year 2023 Witwer Trust Grant Program. Eligible nonprofit organizations in Linn County may apply for grant funding for projects that benefit Linn County residents. Deadline to apply is December 9, 2022. Learn more and apply here.
St. Luke's Heart Saver Program Applications Due December 12
St. Luke's Hospital has launched a Heart Saver Program to give away 50 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and 100 Stop the Bleed first aid kids. First responders, ambulance crews, and nonprofit organizations in Benton, Jones, and Linn counties are invited to apply for one or both items by December 12, 2022 via the application here. Funding for the program is provided by St. Luke's Foundation. Find more information here.
United Way of East Central Iowa Opens Volunteer Award Nominations on December 2
United Way of East Central Iowa will begin taking nominations for Volunteer Awards on December 2. Volunteer Award categories and nomination information will be hosted on the website here and are due on January 27, 2023. Winners receive $500 to donate to a nonprofit of their choice.
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