July 2024 Nonprofit Network Update

July 2024

OFFER YOUR FEEDBACK DURING OUR SUMMER BREAK IN JULY

The Nonprofit Network will not host learning and engagement opportunities in July. During this break, we collect feedback and suggestions to help inform Nonprofit Network activities.

Please use the link here to share your ideas.

Did you see the Community Foundation's 75th Anniversary special insert in The Gazette?

Check it out here. Please note our office is closed on Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5 to celebrate Independence Day.

Stay connected,

Carrie Walker

Director of Learning

carrie.walker@gcrcf.org

319-360-3950 (mobile)

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NEW LEARNING COHORT FOR SMALL AND GRASSROOTS NONPROFITS COMING THIS FALL

The Nonprofit Network is proud to invite staff, board members, and volunteers of small and grassroots nonprofit organizations serving Linn County to participate in a new three-session learning cohort in fall of 2024. The Cohort begins on Wednesday, September 11, and registration is required. Find details here and register here.

NEWS FOR NONPROFITS

IOWA NONPROFIT ALLIANCE LAUNCHES STATEWIDE CAREER CENTER

The Iowa Nonprofit Alliance has launched the INA Career Center, the only job board that connects nonprofit professionals to job openings statewide. Job postings are free to INA members and $300 for non-members. Find more information here.

AFP EASTERN IOWA MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 9

The AFP Eastern Iowa Chapter is awarding membership scholarships to new fundraising professionals, new AFP members, or existing members. Applications are due on August 9, 2024. Find the application and additional information 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 peer group meetings are held at the Community Foundation office at 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, on the first floor.

We currently have four active peer groups. Please find the complete 2024 peer group schedules here.

Peer Groups will resume in September. No peer groups in July and the Nonprofit Know-How event is in August.

NONPROFIT KNOW-HOW

LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR NONPROFITS

Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, Beems Auditorium A/B

Cost: Free

Coffee, water, and light snacks will be served.

FUNDRAISING

KEY CONCEPTS FOR DONOR DEVELOPMENT

Monday, July 8, 2024, 8:30 a.m. -5 p.m.

Cost: Free with code UWECI_AR ($795 value)