July 2022
Nonprofit Network Summer Brief
I heard the artist Pink's song "Cover Me In Sunshine" the other day, and I'm making it my mantra for the next month as summer weather continues!

We do not host peer groups in July but will resume in August. Please mark your calendars for fall meetings. You can find the schedule here. Our networks are strongest when everyone participates! You are welcome here and please contact me if you have any questions or need to be added to a list.

We continue to accept submissions for the Spirit of Minnie Rubek recognition. The honorees will be celebrated at the Nonprofit Party at the Lodge on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Find the submission form and details here.

Stay connected,
Carrie Walker, Nonprofit Network Manager
319-360-3950 (mobile)
Spirit of Minnie Rubek Submissions due August 3, 2022.
Honorees will be recognized at the
Nonprofit Party at the Lodge on September 8.
Submit a nonprofit employee (leader or staff member) or founder of Linn County nonprofit who impacts the mission.
One submission per organization.
RSVP TODAY!
Thursday, September 8, 2022
4:30 to 6 p.m.
Prairie Oak Lodge at Wanatee Park
4201 Big Bluestem Drive, Marion, Iowa
Join us for this free event for networking and celebrating your nonprofit peers.
News for Nonprofits
AFP Eastern Iowa Accepting Nominations for National Philanthropy Day Awards
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Eastern Iowa is now accepting nominations for the National Philanthropy Day awards. Seven award categories are available and honorees will be recognized at the National Philanthropy Day luncheon on Tuesday, November 15, at the Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights. Find award categories and nomination information here. Nominations are due on Monday, August 15, 2022.
Training Opportunities
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 RSVP 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.

Peer Groups do not meet in July and will resume in August.
FUNDRAISING
Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery, 1441 Marak Rd NW, Swisher
Cost: Free

DEI
The Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission offers no cost training and educational programs on civil rights issues to groups including nonprofit organizations and community groups. Various opportunities include: Know Your Rights, Public Accommodations, Unconscious Bias, LGBTQIA+ Awareness, and more.
WEBSITE LINKS
INTERESTING ARTICLES
LINKEDIN
When we receive job openings from local nonprofits, we post them on the Nonprofit Network LinkedIn page.
324 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
319.366.2682 www.gcrcf.org