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*Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits: Nonprofit Tools and Resources

This is the third and final session in a series geared for small and grassroots nonprofits serving Linn County. Registration for series required by September 6, 2024. Content is intended for nonprofits that employ five or fewer people or are volunteer driven without paid staff. Any who may...

Date 
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 11:30am
Location 
324 3rd St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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*Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits: Building the Nonprofit

This is the second in a series of three sessions geared for small and grassroots nonprofits serving Linn County. Registration for the three sessions is required by September 6, 2024. Content is intended for a small nonprofit that employs five or fewer people or is volunteer-driven without paid...

Date 
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 11:30am
Location 
324 3rd St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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*Learning Cohort for Small and Grassroots Nonprofits: Nonprofit Essentials

Staff, board members, and volunteers of small and grassroots nonprofit organizations serving Linn County are invited to participate in a new three-session learning cohort in fall of 2024. Content is intended for a small nonprofit that employs five or fewer people or is volunteer-driven without...

Date 
Friday, September 6, 2024 - 11:30am
Location 
324 3rd St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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*Are Your Events Accessible?

What does accessibility really mean? Participants will discuss the term and examine different types of events and whether or not they are accessible.

Speaker: Rachel Cohen, Direrctor of Development & Communications at the Catherine McAuley Center

Location: Hills Bank, 590...

Date 
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 11:30am
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1414
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*Practical Prospect ID: A Fundraiser's Guide

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...

Date 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 11:30am
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1414
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Simple Answers for Big Dumb Questions

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...

Date 
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 11:30am
Location 
PO Box 1163
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
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*Nonprofit Know-How: Artificial Intelligence

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...

Date 
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 9:30am
Location 
324 3rd St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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Nonprofit Know-How: Library Resources for Nonprofits

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....

Date 
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 9:30am
Location 
324 3rd St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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*How to Deal with the "No" and Deal with "No" (Virtual)

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...

Date 
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 11:45am
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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*Nonprofit Know-How: 2024 Grants at the Community Foundation

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...
Date 
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 9:00am
Location 
324 3rd St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401