Join us in person or online for our April educational program, Generosity & Gender, presented by Lois Buntz, CFRE.
The women’s philanthropy movement has been developing for the past fifty years. Women think about philanthropy and practice it differently than men. Lois will share...
In this 90-minute presentation, attendees will be equipped with an understanding of the historical philosophy of leadership and how it has changed over time to better support employee well-being. They will learn about the value of leading from a place of vulnerability and authenticity along with...
Interested in how over 400 fundraisers and nonprofit marketing professionals are approaching the year? We asked leaders in the space about their learnings and insights, and now we were sharing their expertise with you! We’ll talk through what strategies and channels your peers are investing in...
Acquiring prospects and donors in an unstable economy can be challenging, with donors likely to prioritize their existing commitments over a new cause. We know that an omni-channel marketing strategy means your brand will be top of mind – but only if you have the right messages in the right...
After the 2008 flood, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation thought it was prepared for anything. When 2020 brought both COVID and the derecho, we realized our disaster planning missed one major component: Disaster Philanthropy. Join us for tips, lessons learned, and redefining success...
Join us in person for lunch and the educational panel discussion with two of the Corridor’s most experienced and successful fundraisers. They will share best practices, lessons learned and career advice. The discussion will be moderated by Lois Buntz with plenty of time allowed for questions....
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces a grant opportunity for nonprofit organizations working toward creating a safe, equitable, and thriving Linn County. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. CST.
For this grant opportunity, the...
This event is free and open to the public and takes place from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , in the Whipple and Beems Auditoriums. We will learn how the Thrive Cohort provided connection, community, funding, and shared learning over the...
This is our first ever Football Pub Crawl for Kids! Wear your team colors and take part in games and activities at each of seven stops along the crawl. There will be a raffle at the end. Locations include Tornado’s Pub & Grub, Czech Town Station, Red Frog, CJ’s Sports Bar & Grill and one...
Ten years ago two friends asked eight more friends to join together to form a new giving circle. Today that circle is over 100 strong. Our circle is informed, powerful, and socially engaged. Our philanthropy is targeted, evaluated, and tax advantaged. Let’s talk about what we did and how we are...
