Dear Nonprofit Supporter,
Welcome to Cedar Valley Connections, a newsletter to connect the leaders of the nonprofit sector.
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Fun Innovation WorkShop - August 1, 2013
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Bainstorming Meetings and Five Other Myths of Innovation
It seems that innovation and ingenuity is in the DNA of every nonprofit organization. Nonprofits use innovation to stretch resources, to serve needs of special clients, and to meet community demands as they emerge.
However, nonprofits haven't had many opportunities to think about how innovation functions in our organizations; or to consider how to innovate, more quickly.
Come to this session to begin a discussion about how you can support systematic innovation in your organization. During the session we'll uncover common myths of the innovation process, and we'll consider what each of us can do to encourage innovation in our organizations
The session will be offered by Stacy Van Gorp. Stacy is the Executive Director at the McElroy Trust and recently completed her doctoral research, focusing on innovation in the nonprofit sector.
Deadline to register for this event was July 29, 2013. However, if you are still interested, please click here. Room still available.
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| JOB OPPORTUNITIES | 
Currently has two job opportunities available.
Program Outreach Coordinator
Coordinates and assists with agency relations for the Food Bank and its member agencies.
Full job description can be found here
Administrative Assistant
Primary job duties will be to assist in answering all phone calls and walk-in contacts to the Food Bank while also doing basic bookkeeping, general office duties, and special events.
Full job description can be found here
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| NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY - Nominations Please! |
Announcing National Philanthropy Day
November 14, 2013
Park Place Event Centre
Recognize an individual or group who generously contribute their time, expertise, and resources
to enhance the lives of others; in these
categories: Philanthropy, Legacy, Youth, Governance, or Innovation.
Deadline for nominations is September 6th.
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EVENTS - Summer Program
|  The Arc of Cedar Valley is offering Music Therapy Summer Program June 17, 2013-August 12, 2013 Check out their website HERE for more information or view the BROCHURE. |
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United Way's 2013 Campaign Kick-Off
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TWednesday, August 28, 2013
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
Special Guest Judson Laipply, known for his Evolution of Dance, will help us get ready for the next 90 years.
RSVP by Thursday, August 22 online at www.cedarvalleyunitedway.org or by calling 319-235-6211
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MORE FUN EVENTS -Hearth Fest Art & Music Festival
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YMCA of Black Hawk County Has Child Care Openings
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 The Black Hawk County YMCA Child Development Center in partnership with the Waterloo Community Schools Voluntary Preschool Program, has openings available in their preschool classroom. The preschool curriculum is part of the Y's full-day licensed childcare program for children 4 years of age. Center hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additional benefits include weekly swim lessons, an indoor playground, and meals. The YMCA is a QRS level 2 facility. "We know that choosing childcare is one of the most important decisions a parent can make", said Darlene Gebel, Childcare Director. "The Y provides a safe and educational environment for child to learn fundamental skills, develop healthy relationships, and build self-resilience".
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GRANTS IMPACTING CHILDREN
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RMHC-Eastern Iowa Grants to Help Local Children
Area non-profits can now apply for the Ronald McDonald House Charities� of Eastern Iowa (RMHC of Eastern Iowa) grant. Looking to improve the health and well-being of children beyond the walls of the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City, RMHC of Eastern Iowa will award over $35,000 to local organizations dedicated to the same mission.
The RMHC of Eastern Iowa Grants Program aims to make an impact on children's lives by awarding grants to qualified non-profit organizations assisting thousands of children outside of the Ronald McDonald House. Over the course of its five year existence with RMHC of Eastern Iowa, this program has impacted over 17,000 children that never had the need to step inside the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City.
Applications for the grants are due no later than
September 3, 2013.
Information and applications for the RMHC of Eastern Iowa Grants Program can be found at www.rmhc-easterniowa.org. For more information, please contact Beth Pfohl at (319) 356.8302 or [email protected].
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WE DON'T WANT YOU TO MISS A THING!
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Have you renewed and joined yet? Don't miss out on our upcoming programs and networking opportunities!
RENEW/JOIN TODAY!
In our first year we have:
- 63 member organizations
- 7 investors
- 185 program registrations
- 17.5 hours of programming
- 26 e-newsletters
- 20 Grant Gurus
- 25 jobs advertised
- 20 organizations connected with 50 UNI students
Check out the other benefits of membership HERE. If you are interested in joining CVNA, you can access our application form online HERE.
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Share your good news with the CVNA and be featured in future e-newsletters. Have you implemented an innovative idea? Are you hiring? Have you created or updated your website? Are you hosting an event? Let the CVNA spread the word.
To submit an item for the next newsletter, click on the submit news page. Please note that only member organizations who have submitted membership applications may post items. The newsletter is published every two weeks.
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CVNA is pleased to announce the topics of our upcoming education events for the year ahead:
- August 1, 2013 - Innovation
- October 3, 2013 - Board Development/Governance
- December 5, 2013 - Legislative Forum
More information about times and location will follow.
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