February 2024 Nonprofit Network Update

February 2024

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR EXCITING UPDATES FROM THE NONPROFIT NETWORK

We have 2024 Peer Group schedules! Find a PDF for each of the active peer groups below. Watch for announcements of additional learning opportunities throughout the year.

Executive Director/CEO Peer Group

Volunteer Engagement Peer Group

Development Peer Group

Marketing Peer Group

Nonprofit Know-How

Please note: due to a mandatory design change in our events management software, registration forms will look different in 2024. Please let us know if you have any issues and thanks for your patience.

Stay connected,

Carrie Walker

Director of Learning

carrie.walker@gcrcf.org

319-360-3950 (mobile)

NEWS FOR NONPROFITS

FIRST NONPROFIT KNOW-HOW ATTRACTS 80 PARTICIPANTS; SCHEDULE FOR 2024 AVAILABLE NOW

Thank you to all the nonprofit professionals and volunteers who were able to join us on January 30 for Nonprofit Know-How: 2024 Grants at the Community Foundation. It was great to see you all face-to-face and answer your questions about upcoming grant opportunities. The room was full of energy, and we're excited for another year of partnership with you to strengthen Linn County. Check out the video for a quick update from the team and reach out to team members for questions and help navigating the application process.

The first grant deadline of the year is March 1st, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. CST.

Nonprofit Know-How Recap and Recording

Grant Opportunities and Deadlines

Nonprofit Know-How 2024 Schedule in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Public Library.

GRAND IMPACT APPLICATION DUE FEBRUARY 16

The Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids (Downtown Rotary) has opened applications for 2024's Grand Impact, a pitch-style event culminating in a $100,000 award for one organization's visionary project. Cedar Rapids-area human service organizations are invited to apply at the link here by Friday, February 16, 2024. Learn more and find updates at the Grand Impact Facebook page here.

NEW LEADER MANUFACTURING NOW ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR SPREADING GOOD 380 CHARITABLE GIVING

New Leader Manufacturing is now accepting applications for its charitable giving program Spreading Good 380 in the I-380 corridor. Applications are due on February 15, 2024 at 4:59 p.m. CST. Find application and eligibility requirements 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 groups schedules here.

Executive Director/CEO Peer Group

Tuesday, February 6, 12-1 p.m.

Development Peer Group

Tuesday, February , 12-1 p.m.

Topic: Donor Acquisition

Volunteer Engagement Peer Group

Wednesday, February , 12-1 p.m.

Topic: Volunteer Impact & Measurement

Marketing Peer Group

Tuesday, February , 12-1 p.m.

Topic: Facebook & Instagram