Tag: nonprofit
Website is critical to tell your story
By Anna Patty | Guest Column
The past 12 months have abundantly clarified the importance of telling the story of our nonprofits online and with richer content than ever before. A nonprofit’s website is key to its ability to communicate.
CR partnering with DM nonprofit on workforce program
Izaah Knox. CREDIT DM BUSINESS RECORD
By CBJ News Staff
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The city of Cedar Rapids is partnering with Urban Dreams, a Des Moines-based nonprofit, to create...
Finding the sweet spot when giving back
By Anna Patty / Guest Column
I spent more than a decade working for nonprofits before going to the “other side,” meaning the for-profit world. Having worked on...
The importance of balanced leadership
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Column
Nonprofit leadership requires a healthy partnership between the board and its chief executive. Organizations benefit from active, engaged board leadership...
Q&A: Karl Cassell
Karl Cassell
President and CEO, Horizons, A Family Service Alliance
By Adam Moore
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Cedar Rapids native Karl Cassell graduated from Iowa State University in 1999 with a...
Your board’s program responsibilities
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial
One of the most challenging responsibilities of a nonprofit board is providing guidance and oversight to the organization’s programs...
Making your fundraising event a success
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial
It seems that spring brings us an even greater number of nonprofit events – plant sales, 5Ks, galas, golf...
Do your board meetings need a makeover?
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial
Outside of the few wonkish people who really enjoy board meetings, these events aren’t usually very sexy or exciting....
The power of advocacy
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial
Nonprofit organizations play important roles in communities as experts in their areas of service. It is therefore problematic when...