Iowa is home to more than 130 community foundations – at least one in each county – and from November 12-18 they will join in a nationwide celebration to recognize the increasingly important role these philanthropic organizations play in communities. buff.ly/3rrI8Cu

The County Endowment Fund Program ensures commercial gaming tax revenue from Iowa’s casinos is distributed across the state. Created in 2004 by the Iowa Legislature, the Program is funded by a percentage of the state’s commercial gaming tax revenue. buff.ly/3WV8CcL

The Endow Iowa tax credit program was launched in 2003 and has leveraged over $359 million in endowment gifts to support Iowa communities and charitable causes. This program has made nearly $84 million in tax credits available to Iowans.

Community Foundation Week isn’t just about us! Which nonprofit organizations have you worked with to help deepen the impact of your local philanthropy? Tag your favorite nonprofit partner in the replies and share what you love about collaborating with them.

Organized in the 1980s, National Philanthropy Day is a special day to recognize & celebrate the societal contributions of philanthropy. We applaud our members and all making a difference through giving from the heart! #NationalPhilanthropyDay

We’re proud of the 130+ community foundations across Iowa creating social change hand in hand with nonprofits. Join us in celebrating Community Foundation Week (November 12-18) to recognize the powerful impact of local philanthropy.

It’s the best week of the year - #CommunityFNDWeek! In the replies, share something you did this past year to make a difference or nurture connection in your community.

We've enjoyed celebrating National Community Foundation Week with you! Check out the interactive map at iowacommunityfoundations.org to find the community foundation closest to you and contact them for more details on giving local!

Expanded weekend bus service in the Des Moines metro thanks in part to ICoF member Principal Foundation! buff.ly/3V1ScxS

This robotics curriculum from Birdbrain Technologies has been provided by an Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council Scale-Up award. buff.ly/3GsXxtZ

RDA, an ICoF member, announced this month awards totaling more than $2 million in grants. Bravo! buff.ly/3hOLhcN

ICoF Member Alliant Energy Foundation in the news. buff.ly/3OxRSox

Today (and every day), we're thankful for the generosity of people who share what they can, and our philanthropic partners who help get those dollars where needed in their communities. buff.ly/3XdRgrS

Have you checked out this month's CF Snapshot yet? We celebrated our fall capacity building grant recipients as well as idea implementation grant recipients. buff.ly/3HCYyjE

The 2021-2022 County Endowment Fund Program report is live now on the Iowa Community Foundations website! Check it out here --> buff.ly/406N4vu

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year! buff.ly/3ZvpZSG

Community Foundation leaders from across the state came together on Wednesday to host a legislative breakfast at the capitol to discuss strengthening and growing philanthropy in Iowa with our legislators.

CFLeads is asking one person per community foundation (the CEO or a staff member identified by the CEO) complete our Issues of Interest survey on behalf of their community foundation by TODAY. Please use this link to access the survey: buff.ly/3UUx7qa

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Congratulations to the Community Foundation for Western Iowa for receiving the Pinnacle Award for their total marketing campaign and rebrand. buff.ly/3MYuvns