Congratulations & Thank You for Your Efforts!

 
Iowa has moved to the #2 spot in the nation!






We are now reporting at 55.4%.  Black Hawk County is reporting at 56.1%.  See the National  Response Rate Tracker. 
The breakdown by city (as of 4/14/2020):  
  • Cedar Falls - 59.4%
  • Dunkerton - 54.5%
  • Elk Run Heights - 63.5%
  • Evansdale - 57.5%
  • Gilbertville - 74.9%
  • Hudson - 64.%
  • LaPorte City - 59.%
  • Raymond - 62.1%
  • Waterloo - 52.4% 

COVID-19 Programs & Resources  to support you






The  Iowa Arts & Culture Emergency Relief Fund  provides short-term financial relief to those in the arts, cultural and creative industries most impacted by state disaster declarations, natural disasters, and other forms of emergencies.





Data for Beginners course (May 7, 14, and 21).  It's now  free for everyone!
Register
here . 



Online Training:
Trainings focus on fundraising, board development, volunteer management, marketing, social media, organizational leadership, and capacity building.

 Offering daily webinars on hosting virtual meetings, virtual galas and more!





COVID-19 Impact on Iowa Nonprofit Organizations 
UNI's Business and Community Services conducted research and did a report on the impact of COVID-19 on Iowa's nonprofits. Read the report here. 




LIVE Leadership Summit. Amidst the Corona Chaos: Fear-Less
When chaos strikes does fear win? If you struggle with worry, anxiety, uncertainty or just find it challenging to balance work and life, then this summit is for you! Join a team of speakers, coaches, doctors, and authors who will share how they overcome fear. Gain tips and tools you can use. It's FREE!
Register here .





How to hold a successful virtual nonprofit event

If you're like me, you're doing nearly every part of your job differently. Since our new normal is meetings held with webcams - how do we hold a successful virtual nonprofit event? Learn more here. 






CARES Benefits Explained  
Iowa Workforce Development has outlined the benefits of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020, which provides unemployment benefits for the self-employed, independent contractors, nonprofit employees, gig economy workers, those who have exhausted other unemployment insurance benefits, and those who may not have sufficient work history to qualify for a regular state claim.  





In our continued effort to make sure important information and resources are accessible  to  all  Iowans, we are proud to announce our new helpline. Available in six different languages.
Learn more about our helpline here.  And, check out Iowa Public Radio's recent story about the crisis response work EMBARC has been doing including our helpline.

 




Black Hawk County Child Care Response Initiative
Are you essential personnel OR an employer of essential personnel and you have child care needs for you or your employees? This is a great resource.

For additional information from Child Care Resources and Referral, click  here .




National Council of Nonprofits



All session resources have been shared on our  COVID-19 Resource Page . Find resources on statewide response funds, webinar recordings, articles and blogs, sample templates and other resources for employees and employers.  




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Are you 100% healthy, free of a sore throat, cough and the sniffles?
Consider how you can help lend a hand. 

Northeast Iowa Food Bank has  Volunteer Opportunities
*Be sure to check the website and Facebook pages for most up to date information.  

Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley has a collection of Volunteer Opportunities listed  here. 


Funding Opportunities




The Guernsey Charitable Foundation has updated its website,  www.guernseyfoundation.com , to better communicate with partner organizations. Beginning in the August 2020 grant cycle, there will be small changes to the application, and email submissions of grant and reporting documents will be encouraged. Reach out to Executive Director, Casey Reints, with any questions at 319-226-3434 or  office@guernseyfoundation.com .


 
In addition to posting new COVID-19 Coronavirus funding opportunities, we will continue to update active grants with new extended grant deadlines. 
Learn More Here. 





Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation  is committed to strengthening and transforming the health and smiles of all Iowans.  In response, the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation outlines the immediate grant programming actions:  COVID-19 Nonprofit Emergency Operating Relief Grants
Learn More Here .











Grant application now available  for Black Hawk County COVID-19 Cooperative Disaster Response Fund.
Learn More Here.



Have COVID-19  Announcements? 
We can help communicate!


As COVID-19 has reached the Cedar Valley,  thank you  for working diligently at your organizations to make arrangements, strengthen and structure systems and provide effective and well-coordinated communications. 

We can help communicate your program changes and cancellations.  Email    Annie.







Please also check in to the Cedar Valley COVID-19  website  for announcements and notices. 



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All CVNA programs are in the process of being re-scheduled. Stay tuned for updated program dates. 







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