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Julie Molisho was born and raised in Congo. She has a bachelor’s degree and attended law school in her home country. Still, when she and her husband arrived in the United States to pursue more...

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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: July Jubilee Community Night
July Jubilee Night is a major celebration for the community of Lake Mills. The event, held each July, brings people together and provides free fun summer activities for families. It also brings people back home...
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Grantmaking in Action A Small Iowa Community Makes a Splash
Summer is in full swing, and many things make Iowa summers great. Summer recreational opportunities are more than just fun and games for Iowa’s rural communities. Across the state, communities are looking to offer opportunities...
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Community Leadership Advocacy Alert: Act to Strengthen & Grow Iowa Charitable Programs
The Iowa House of Representatives unanimously passed House File 710 and is on its way to the Senate floor for debate. This bill includes positive increases and benefits to both Endow Iowa and the County...
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Community Leadership CFNEIA Establishes New Values
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa exists to inspire people and connect resources to enrich our communities. While our work has been a catalyst for positive impacts since 1956, throughout our history we have evolved...
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Grantmaking in Action Community Foundations’ Grant Applications Now Open for 2023 Spring Cycle
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa has announced that grant processes have opened for five of its affiliate foundations including the Bremer County Community Foundation, Buchanan County Community Foundation, Emmet County Community Foundation, Iowa County...
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Community Leadership Shanda Hansen Excited to Help Strengthen Local and Regional Impact
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA) has announced that Shanda Hansen is joining the organization as the director of affiliate impact. Hansen will serve as CFNEIA’s first director of affiliate impact, a new position...
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Endow Iowa Changes in 2023
The Endow Iowa 25% state tax credit is a unique and important benefit of making charitable gifts through CFNEIA and its affiliate foundations. . The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), which oversees Endow Iowa, has made...
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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: Organizational Capacity Building, First Staff Person
The North End Cultural Center received a $30,000 mission fulfillment grant from the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa to help build capacity for the volunteer-driven organization focused on restoring pride in the diverse cultures of...
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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: Make a Splash Campaign
The City of Waterloo Leisure Services Commission received a $100,000 mission fulfillment grant from the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa to its Make a Splash campaign to transform Gates and Byrnes parks. Pools at each park...
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