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Nominations Open for 2018 Nonprofit Awards
Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their contributions to the nonprofit community? Nominations are now being accepted for the two awards presented by the Community Foundation in 2018.
The Nonprofit Leadership Excellence Award honors the leadership and accomplishments of the CEO or Executive Director of a nonprofit organization.
The Minnie Rubek Staff Excellence Award recognizes a nonprofit staff member or team who has quietly gone "above and beyond" in their commitment and dedication to their organization and its mission.
Find details and nomination form here.
Nominations are due on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at 4:30 p.m.
The awards will be presented at the Celebration of Community on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids.
Please contact me if you have any questions!
Stay connected,
Carrie Walker, Nonprofit Network Coordinator
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News for Nonprofits
Celebration of Community November 14; Story Submissions Due August 3 
Save the date for the Celebration of Community on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids. This year's theme is "Good People + Good Ideas = Community Impact." We will highlight up to eight stories of impact that involve people (donors, volunteers, nonprofit staff or clients), ideas, and projects that have positively impacted our community. To view and complete the submission form, click here. It's a simple form including only two questions. One form will be accepted per nonprofit organization. Find additional details here.
NewBoRama Seeks Nonprofit Fair Participants August 5
On Sunday, August 5, as part of newBo evolve and the NewBo Art Fair, NewBo City Market will hold a nonprofit fair as part of a weekend of free, accessible programming where residents and visitors can experience the great work of local nonprofits. Participation in the event is free; each nonprofit will be provided with a table and two chairs. Set-up by 10 a.m. on the lawn and the event runs until approximately 3 p.m. To participate, please email Logan Schultz at logan@newbocitymarket.org.
United Way Young Leaders Society Announces Board Orientation & Leadership Development Program
FOR INDIVIDUALS: Want to serve on a board or committee but aren't sure of the responsibilities or skills you need? Join United Way Young Leaders Society Board Orientation & Leadership Development (BOLD) to learn more about board service, receive training, and find organizations with board or committee opportunities that match your skills and passions. The Get on Board information session is on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 4 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. Learn more here.
FOR NONPROFITS: United Way of East Central Iowa is updating the Nonprofit Volunteer Leadership Opportunity Directory. If your organization has a need for highly motivated professionals that can apply their skills on a committee or your board, please take 5-7 minutes to complete a profile by August 1. Find the profile here.
AFP Seeks Nominations for National Philanthropy Day
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) seeks nominations to honor donors at the National Philanthropy Day lunch on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the Cedar Rapids Marriott. Nominations are due on September 1, 2018. Categories and more information here.
Youth Philanthropy Conference August 7 in Marshalltown
The Iowa Council of Foundations will hold the 2018 Iowa Youth Philanthropy Conference on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Iowa Valley Community College in Marshalltown. The event is free for youth philanthropy students and leaders from across the state. Find more information here.
LAP-AID To Host Disaster & Poverty Problem-Solving Exercise September 14
Linn Area Partners Active in Disaster (LAP-AID) will host a Disaster & Poverty Problem-Solving Exercise on Friday, September 14, from 9 to 11: 30 a.m. at the Rex Eno Conference Center at United Way of East Central Iowa. This interactive workshop helps organizations and individuals understand how to effectively and empathically serve low-income families. Find more information here.
Nonprofit Organizations Invited to Participate at Rock the Block
Nonprofit organizations are invited to set up a table at NewBo City Market's Rock the Block, the summer Friday night family concert series. This opportunity is free to pass out information or $20 to sell products, tickets, etc. Set-up will be from 4:30 to 5 p.m. on the day of the event. Find more information and list of available slots
here
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Visit the Nonprofit Network page at
www.gcrcf.org for our online calendar.
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Training Opportunities
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Peer Groups
Please contact
Carrie Walker if you are
interested in finding out more
here
about
peer groups. These monthly or bi-
monthly lunch meetings
provide a great
opportunity to discuss current
issues, discover new ideas, and create peer connections.
Lunch is provided for those who RSVP.
Tuesday, August 7, 12-1 p.m. Executive Directors
Wednesday, August 8, 12-1 p.m. Managers
Thursday, August 16, 12-1:30 p.m. CFO/Finance
Tuesday, August 21, 12-1 p.m. Development
Tuesday, August 28 , 12-1 p.m. Marketing
AFP Eastern Iowa "The Power of Women's Philanthropy"
Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hills Bank & Trust, 3905 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
Cost: Free members; $25 non-members
2018 ISU Extension Johnson County Nonprofit Management Academy
Working Across Cultural Difference, Knowing Yourself so You Can Learn About Others
Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Johnson County Extension Office, 3109 Old Highway 218 South, Iowa City
Course Fee:
$70;
CEU Fee:
$25;
CEUs:
0.6
Program brochure and registration information
here.
2018 ISU Extension Johnson County Nonprofit Management Academy
Ready, Set, Hire!
Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Johnson County Extension Office, 3109 Old Highway 218 South, Iowa City
Course Fee:
$70;
CEU Fee:
$25;
CEUs:
0.6
Program brochure and registration information
here.
AFP Eastern Iowa and Eastern Iowa Planned Giving Council present "The New Economics of Charitable Giving after the 2017 Federal Tax Act"
Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Cedar Ridge Winery, 1441 Marak Rd NW, Swisher
Cost: Members free; $25 non-members
Register and more information
here.
2018 ISU Extension Johnson County Nonprofit Management Academy
Managing People IS Harder Than Rocket Science
Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Johnson County Extension Office, 3109 Old Highway 218 South, Iowa City
Course Fee:
$70;
CEU Fee:
$25;
CEUs:
0.6
Program brochure and registration information
here.
Disaster & Poverty: A Problem-Solving Exercise
Presented by Linn Area Partners Active In Disaster (LAP-AID)
Friday, September 14, 2018, 9-11:30 a.m.
United Way of East Central Iowa, Rex Eno Conference Center, 317 7th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
Cost: Free, registration required.
Register and more information
here.
4th Annual Southeast Iowa Nonprofit Summit
Thursday, September 20, 2018, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Bridge View Center, 102 Church Street, Ottumwa, IA
Cost:
Free, registration limited to 250 participants.
Register and more information
here.
2018 ISU Extension Johnson County Nonprofit Management Academy
Grant Writing 101
Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Johnson County Extension Office, 3109 Old Highway 218 South, Iowa City
Course Fee:
$70;
CEU Fee:
$25;
CEUs:
0.6
Program brochure and registration information
here.
Kirkwood Community College Volunteer Management Certificate
Courses run September 26, 2018 to December 12, 2018
Coralville United Way
Cost: $599 for series and certificate
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