We are committed to partnership with nonprofits, and have consistently collected information through a summer survey to inform the activities of the Nonprofit Network. Your input is very valuable to us, and we invite you to fill out the survey here by July 31, 2023. It will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation continues the tradition of recognizing nonprofit professionals with the 2023 Spirit of Minnie Rubek recognition. The Spirit of Minnie Rubek honors a nonprofit employee (leader or staff member) or founder of a Linn County nonprofit organization who has gone "above and beyond" in their commitment and dedication to their organization and its mission. Linn County nonprofits are encouraged to submit one employee or founder for the recognition. Please note, there is not a selection process. Upon review, each eligible submission will be included on the recognition list. Honorees will be recognized at the Nonprofit Party at the Market on September 14th. Submissions are due on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Find all the details on the submission form here. Find 2022 honorees here and a complete list of previous year award honorees here. For additional questions, contact Carrie Walker at carrie.walker@gcrcf.org.

On Thursday, September 14, the Community Foundation will host the Nonprofit Party at the Market. The Nonprofit Party is an annual celebration of local nonprofit professionals and the incredible work they do to strengthen our community. This year’s party is being held at NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. All nonprofit staff are invited to attend. RSVP for the party here.

The Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association is seeking nonprofit partners for several of their events in 2023 and 2024. Partners help provide event volunteers in exchange for marketing and promotion of their nonprofit and a financial donation. Interested nonprofits should contact Executive Officer Melissa Olson at eo@crbha.org for more information.