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“Wherever your generosity takes you this year, start with a conversation—with yourself, with your family, with those you would like to benefit.” Anne Calder, vice president of development, reflects on how to think deeply about why and how we give this year.
Read MoreWe are here to help you give in the best way possible. Take the time to explore the advantages of making charitable gifts before the end of the year.
Read MoreDan Molyneaux, Sr., may have been private about his philanthropy during his lifetime, but when he passed away last summer, he left a legacy of generosity as an example for anyone moved to live their values by supporting their community.
Read MoreEstablishing and growing a nonprofit endowment provides organizations a permanent source of reliable funding. Easier said than done? Our Nonprofit Endowment-Building Toolkit puts long-term planning within reach.
Read MoreAs Emily Cummings finishes up her master’s degree in social work at the University of Iowa, she joins the Quad Cities Community Foundation for a nine-month internship. In this Q&A, she shares her insights on the experience so far.
Read More“This opportunity will open doors.” The brand-new Quad Cities Scholarship for Immigrants and Refugees is just one of nearly 80 scholarships totaling more than $500,000 now available to local students through the Quad Cities Community Foundation.
Read MoreKelly Thompson, vice president of grantmaking and community initiatives, shares some of what we’ve learned from being part of the Quad Cities Housing Council and its work on the affordable housing crisis in our community.
Read MoreThere's still time to take advantage of the special charitable giving tax incentives Congress made available last year! No matter the amount of your giving, you can benefit when you gift before 2021 is over. Read more for a simple rundown of the savings you can enjoy.
Read MoreThe Fulton Association for Community Enrichment, a geographic affiliate fund of the Quad Cities Community Foundation, was established nearly fifteen years ago to help Fulton residents leave a legacy while supporting their home community.
Read MoreWith the help of a $156,000 grant from the Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation, a private foundation administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, the Mental Health Action Program will be able to further its school-based mental health case management services in Mercer County and Sherrard School Districts.
Read More“As I step in as interim president and CEO of the Quad Cities Community Foundation, I’m enjoying the privilege of working in new and closer ways with our talented team.” Randy Moore, board chairperson and interim president and CEO, writes about seeing the transformational work the Community Foundation does from a fresh perspective.
Read MoreThe Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the recipients of a total of $566,000 through its Coordinated Field of Interest Grant program. Made possible by donors to the Community Foundation, this year’s program pools resources from 11 different Field of Interest Funds as well as the Quad Cities Community Impact Fund.
Read MoreIf you’ve applied to a grant program from the Quad Cities Community Foundation this year, you’ve noticed some new questions on the application. Here’s how collecting board demographic data will help us evaluate grant applications—and ourselves as a grantmaker.
Read MoreMercado on Fifth has been hard at work on its new indoor community space, a project funded in part by a Transformation Grant from the Quad Cities Community Foundation. President Maria Ontiveros and Director Anamaria Rocha discuss their vision for Mercado’s next evolution.
Read MoreKate Jennings, Q2030’s new executive director, sits down with the Quad Cities Community Foundation to share what excites her about the work ahead of her.
Read MoreThe Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation has announced almost $200,000 in grants for educational technology projects in two rural Illinois school districts. Read how Sherrard School District and Mercer County School District will use the funding to enhance their students’ experience.
Read MorePresident and CEO Sherry Ristau shares her gratitude to the community during her final week as president and CEO of the Quad Cities Community Foundation.
Read MoreGrants of up to $10,000 for projects dedicated to improving quality of life for residents of the Village of Milan, Illinois, are now available through the Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation, a private foundation administered through the Quad Cities Community Foundation.
Read MoreAnne Calder, vice president of development at the Quad Cities Community Foundation, has been awarded the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) designation from the Richard D. Irwin Graduate School of the American College of Financial Services.
Read MoreAs Sherry Ristau enters the final weeks of her tenure as president and CEO of the Quad Cities Community Foundation, one thing couldn’t be clearer to her: this is an organization that is ready to take its work to the next level. For the leadership team, this moment of transition is a chance to reflect on the milestones achieved over the last seven years and how those accomplishments have positioned the Community Foundation to set its sights even higher going forward.
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