Presenters for AFP's April program are Janet Weimar, Executive Director of Prospect Development and Katie Sturgell, Senior Director of Development from the University of Iowa Center for Advancement.
Lunch provided at 11:30 am with program starting at 12:00 pm.
Please note: The...
Someone says, “This may be a dumb question, but…” and the presenter graciously replies, “There’s no such thing as a dumb question,” before providing the obvious answer. But then, maybe just to yourself, you have to admit you were wondering about the same thing. Our donors and clients have plenty...
Join the conversation about how Artificial Intelligence is impacting nonprofit work. More information about the presenter and format of this session will be posted as it becomes available along with cost and registration link.
We will meet in Beems Auditorium A/B at the Cedar Rapids...
Join Public Service Librarians Nancy Geiger and Rebecca Vernon with the Cedar Rapids Public Library to hear about the free resources available for nonprofits at the library, including the grant search engine Foundation Center online and others that might be helpful for training and development....
How do you handle rejection? Can you comfortably advocate for your needs? Assertiveness means expressing your point of view clearly and directly while still respecting others. Whether you'd like to ask for a raise, set a boundary with a co-worker, or build confidence with gift asks, this session...
Linn County nonprofit professionals who are interested in learning more about grant programs at the Community Foundation are encouraged to attend this learning opportunity. At this session:
Meet the grants staff and our new Vice President of Community Impact Joe Heitz. Hear a brief overview...Giving back to our local community is central to our mission at Big Grove Brewery. We strive to be intentional with our “good giving” and have committed the majority of our charitable efforts to focus on three core categories -- Trees, Trails, & Water: The work to enhance our recreational...
See the Big Grove for Good website for application information specific to each of the three counties in which grants are considered.
The Immigration and Business Luncheon will take place at the Radisson Hotel, 1200 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. This recognition and fundraising event will feature an educational session, keynote speaker, and ceremony to honor the extraordinary achievements of immigrants in business and...
There is a difference between a full life and an overwhelming one. Life is filled with requests, demands and distractions that take us away from what’s most important and can rob us of peace and joy. We all need time and space to consider how we are investing our time, money and energy. To...
Each year, Linn County receives $80,000 from a trust established by Weaver Witwer, a prominent Cedar Rapids grocer and landowner who died in 1979. Mr. Witwer established the trust as a way to give back to the community in perpetuity. Each year, Linn County awards these funds to local non-profit...
Witwer Trust Grant Program application questions.
Applications must be completed online.
Application period opens November 1 each year. Deadline is December 15 each year.
