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JMP Early Childhood Iowa Seeks New Board Member
May 18th, 2016: The JMP Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is seeking a new board member effective July 2016. As defined by the Iowa Code Chapter 69.16A and Chapter 256I.7 the board is required to practice gender balance and will be looking for a male who is “an individual representing the business perspective on the JMP Early Childhood Iowa board”.
Imagine Grinnell Is Accepting Resumes For Executive Director
Imagine Grinnell is seeking to fill their Executive Director position. Resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to: Imagine Grinnell Board of Directors, PO Box 344, Grinnell, IA 50112 or electronically to [email protected]. Application deadline is December 10th, 2015. For more information about the position click here to view or download the job description.
Poweshiek County Alliance Awards $97,260 to Local Organizations
The Poweshiek County Alliance (PCA) honored its 2014 grant recipients at a ceremony at the Foundation Offices on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Representatives from the 35 winning organizations received their checks and spoke about their projects. This year grants ranged from $250 to $7,000 for a total of $97,260. 2014 marks the ninth year that PCA has awarded grants. Since
2015 Spirit of Giving Nominations Are Being Accepted
The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation is now accepting nominations for its annual Connie Marshall Spirit of Giving Award. Nominations are due by August 31, 2015. The winner will be announced at the annual Spirit of Giving reception on October 12, 2015. Please select the link below to download the 2015 Spirit of Giving nomination form. 2015 Spirit of Giving Nomination Form
GPCF Community Fund Grants Awarded
At a grant ceremony held at the Foundation Offices in Grinnell on July 6, 2015, Tim Douglas, President of the GPCF board, presented 10 awards to nonprofits and public entities throughout Poweshiek County. The Community Fund began in 2009 with a goal of securing 1,000 individual members who each commit to donate $100 per year for 10 years. Members see
Tom Marshall, GPCF Founder Dies
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tom Marshall, 81, founder and past president of the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation. Tom died yesterday in the Mayflower Health Center after battling colon cancer. Two of Tom’s three children were with him and the third completed a visit just a few days ago. Services for Tom will be
2015 Poweshiek County Alliance Grants
The due date for the 2015 Poweshiek County Alliance grants is January 23, 2015. To read about the grant program, click here. To submit your grant application online, please click here.
Big GIVE Week Catalog for Giving
Our Big GIVE Week catalog for giving is now available for online viewing. Whether you are looking to give to children, arts, the environment, or more, there is a fund for you! Click the on the image to view the catalog.
Big GIVE Week Coming Soon!
This week-long opportunity to strengthen Poweshiek County nonprofits will take place from October 13 to 17. Last year our donors generously gave over $105,000 to 25 different funds at GPCF. Help us top that number this year by supporting GPCF and your favorite non-profit organizations during the Big GIVE Week! During the Big GIVE Week, donors are encouraged to contribute to the GPCF Administrative Fund, the Together For TOMorrow Campaign,
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Kickoff
Yesterday marked the first community meeting to discuss joining the national Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. We were excited to see nearly 28, ranging from educators, to business owners, to civic leaders, and more. The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading challenges communities to increase the number of low-income students reading at grade-level by at least 100% by the year 2020. Grinnell
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The National Standards Seal indicates official confirmation from the Council on Foundations that we have met the most rigorous standards in philanthropy. It affirms our commitment to financial security, transparency & accountability. GPCF received this seal of approval in January 2010.