Annual Celebration of Community Held November 14
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We celebrated good people with good ideas creating community impact at the sixth annual Celebration of Community on November 14 at the African American Museum of Iowa. I enjoyed seeing everyone to celebrate! If you missed the celebration, check out photos on our Facebook page
here
, and find the impact stories and videos
here
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Thank you for making it a memorable afternoon.
Stay connected,
Carrie Walker, Nonprofit Network Manager
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Nonprofit Leadership Excellence Award Honors Brian Stutzman
Twenty-nine area nonprofit leaders collaborated to nominate former YPN Executive Director Brian Stutzman for the 2018 Nonprofit Leadership Excellence Award. Brian died unexpectedly in July 2018. YPN staff and board, family, and friends honored Brian's contribution to the nonprofit sector over the past two decades at the Celebration of Community on November 14. Kathy Kaiden, YPN Development Director, accepted the award on Brian's behalf. Please visit
here
to view the video we shared of a past interview with Brian about his work with YPN and its volunteers.
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Erin Kurt Receives Minnie Rubek Staff Excellence Award
The 2019 Minnie Rubek Staff Excellence Award was presented to Erin Kurt, Vice President of District Operations at Junior Achievement. Erin was nominated for her dedication to the work and success of Junior Achievement, along with her community involvement. Congratulations, Erin!
Marketing Help Available From Local College Students
Two local college professors are seeking nonprofit partners to help nonprofits with marketing projects and facilitate student learning.
If you are a nonprofit interested in a new marketing plan that is researched, studied, and written by Mt. Mercy University graduate students, please contact Nancy Garberson at 319-329-7660 or
ngarberson@mtmercy.edu
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Professional Writing students from Coe College are seeking a local nonprofit organization to partner for their service learning project. Students will assist the organization with projects such as writing newsletters, press releases, fundraising letters, and website text. For more information, please contact Jane Nesmith at
jnesmith@coe.edu
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Upcoming Peer Groups
Please RSVP to peer groups. Email Carrie Walker
here
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Tuesday, Dec. 4 , 12-1 p.m. Executive Directors
Wednesday, Dec. 12 , 12-1 p.m. Managers
Thursday, Dec. 20, 12-1:30 p.m. CFO/Finance **CLA Roundtable Learning Opportunity (open to all)
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 12-1 p.m. Development & Marketing **Special joint meeting due to the holiday
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, 11:30-1 p.m.
Hills Bank, 590 W. Forevergreen Rd., North Liberty
Cost: Members free, non-member $25
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Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, 9-11 a.m.
McCarthy Center for Nonprofit Learning, 700 Locust St, Dubuque
Cost: $39
Thursday, Dec. 20, 12-1:30 p.m.
CFO/Finance Peer Group Learning Opportunity open to all
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 324 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids
Cost: Free, please RSVP
here
. Lunch included.
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324 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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