In the wake of the recession, leaders at private colleges in Eastern Iowa say the long-term financial health of their institutions rests in part on boosting enrollment and increasing private fundraising. Private colleges across the nation took hits to their endowments during the economic downturn, and presidents at several Iowa schools say they’ve finally climbed [...]
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A change of leadership for a Cedar Rapids company is expected to be fairly seamless. Duane Jasper, who has been president of RuffaloCODY since 1998, has added the title of chief executive officer. In his new role, Jasper will supervise the day-to-day management of RuffaloCODY, 65 Kirkwood North Rd. SW, which provides strategic fundraising and [...]
continue »By Gary Anderson and Bill Munsell —– No taxpayer money. No Federal Emergency Management Agency support. We hope you’ve seen it. It looks terrific! Fundraising for the newly rehabbed and expanded Five Seasons Plaza was a true community effort. Contributing families and businesses totaled 145. That’s roughly 9 of every 10 who were asked [...]
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Gazette archive photo With money tight and higher education costs increasing, legislators have been eyeing university endowments much the way a hungry wolf might view a hamburger. Millions, even a billion juicy dollars just sitting there in reserve — why not spend the money now, some say, and save us all a lot of trouble? [...]
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CEDAR RAPIDS — Join Big Brothers Big Sisters for the 7thannual Big Magic Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at the Cedar Rapids Marriott. All community members are invited to attend this one-hour inspirational event to learn more about the mentoring program that is currently serving more than 700 children in our community. As a leader [...]
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Democrat Christie Vilsack is mounting a serious financial challenge to veteran Republican Rep. Steve King in western Iowa’s new 4th District, but she still faces big hurdles in the GOP-leaning district. New financial disclosures show Vilsack has raised nearly $1.2 million for her campaign, far more than the $817,000 King has raised. Her challenge will [...]
continue »Like many area companies United Way of East Central Iowa also runs an annual campaign that allows employees to give through payroll deduction. This year’s internal campaign kicked off on Oct. 31, 2011, and 25 employees were trying to raise $24,000. When it was all done, the team raised $26,114.65. Everyone participated! “We are excited [...]
continue »The NewBo City Market today announced they have reached the halfway mark in their capital campaign, Growing Cedar Rapids. The campaign was launched June 29, 2011, with a goal to raise $3 million for a year round public market. The project has gained broad public support. To date, pledges have been received from 62 individual [...]
continue »Looking for a way to get involved in your community and have an impact on the lives of thousands of Iowans? The American Heart Association is looking for Team Captains to lead community teams for the August 6 Heart Walk, sponsored by Schneider Electric and the University of Iowa, at the Kirkwood Rec Center. Team [...]
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Construction will begin in September on the NewBo City Market, after supporters tonight announced the fundraising campaign had reached nearly halfway to its goal. The Cedar Rapids City Market board kicked off the Growing Cedar Rapids capital fundraising campaign tonight, June 29, 2011, at Water Tower Place, 900 Second St. SE. “If you help us build it, [...]
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