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Enhancing Community Philanthropy in Iowa Rand Fisher

C o m m u n i t y F o u n d a t i o n. Enhancing Community Philanthropy in Iowa Rand Fisher Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation, CEO. 800-888-4743. rfisher@iadg.com. “Powerful Partnerships . . . connecting people and resources to grow businesses and

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Enhancing Community Philanthropy in Iowa Rand Fisher

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  1. C o m m u n i t y F o u n d a t i o n Enhancing Community Philanthropy in Iowa Rand Fisher Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation, CEO 800-888-4743 rfisher@iadg.com

  2. “Powerful Partnerships . . . connecting people and resources to grow businesses and communities in Iowa!”

  3. Research • Marketing & • Technical Assistance Established in 1985 Rural Electric Cooperatives of Iowa

  4. C o m m u n i t y F o u n d a t i o n IADGCF Mission: “to foster economic development and community betterment by providing research and promotion, education and training, and community-based and guided philanthropy.” IADGCF is a “certified” community foundation.

  5. C o m m u n i t y F o u n d a t i o n Considerations & Strategies “Ten suggestions for getting started!”

  6. C o m m u n i t y F o u n d a t i o n “Ten suggestions for getting started…” • Put together a team. • Develop a plan of action. • Motivate people and resources with Iowa wealth transfer and giving data.

  7. C o m m u n i t y F o u n d a t i o n “Ten suggestions for getting started…” • Inventory existing philanthropy and • foundation efforts. • Identify your area stakeholders. (e.g. attorneys, accountants, bankers, non-profit leaders). • Create a database of local charitable organizations, contacts & plans.

  8. C o m m u n i t y F o u n d a t i o n “Ten suggestions for getting started…” • Brainstorm best practices and ideas to promote endowment and a “culture of giving” (e.g. book of honor and memory). • Consider affiliations and partnerships. (e.g. collaboration with “qualified community foundations.”) • Promote statewide philanthropy policy and tools.

  9. Get started . . . • This is urgent and important! C o m m u n i t y F o u n d a t i o n 800-888-4743 rfisher@iadg.com

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