http://www.iowacounciloffoundations.org/RSS document generatorCopyright 2012 Blue CompassBlue Compass RSS Generatorhttp://www.iowacounciloffoundations.org/article.aspx?id=17Foundations across the state are currently seeking applicants for a new, ten week AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate Program. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.iowacounciloffoundations.org/article.aspx?id=14Impact of Funders on Economic Success: A Collection of Impact Stories from Members of the Iowa Council of Foundations is now available online!Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.iowacounciloffoundations.org/article.aspx?id=13Governor Terry Branstad and Angela Dethlefs-Trettin, executive director of the Iowa Council of Foundations, presented the 2011 Iowa Nonprofit Awards November 16 at the Iowa Nonprofit Summit recognizing excellence in the nonprofit sector. Grinnell College of Community Enhancement & Engagement and the R.J. McElroy Trust were both recognized for their work in the sector.Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.iowacounciloffoundations.org/article.aspx?id=12The Association of Fundraising Professionals has announced the 2012 Award for Outstanding Foundation will go to the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) for its extraordinary work in responding to the extensive flooding that hit the Cedar Rapids area in 2008 while continuing its support of charitable organizations in the afflicted regions.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.iowacounciloffoundations.org/article.aspx?id=11We invite all members of the Iowa Council of Foundations to consider ways in which your organization has supported efforts to move families to economic stability and submit them for consideration to be included in a collection of 5 stories. Learn more about this exciting opportunity that comes as part of a new partnership with the Annie E. Casey Foundation!Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.iowacounciloffoundations.org/article.aspx?id=7REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the 2011 Iowa Nonprofit Summit - "Building the Capacity of our Charitable Sector Through Volunteer Management and Nonprofit Effectiveness" - Nov. 15 & 16 in Ames, Iowa. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.iowacounciloffoundations.org/article.aspx?id=2The Iowa Council of Foundations announced that community foundations in Iowa have reported $100 million in total asset growth between June 2010 and June 2011.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT