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Blog

Class Reunion Help

March 2, 2020 Karen Swanson

I know it’s only March, but if your high school graduating class is celebrating a milestone year in 2020, it

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The Legacy Society

December 4, 2019 Karen Swanson

2019 was a whirlwind of celebration for the Foundation.  We marked 35 years of mission driven work to provide financial

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The Foundation in the Classroom

November 16, 2018 Karen Swanson

While our sign might be on the door of the Educational Leadership and Support Center and my desk might be

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Stop the Summer Brain Drain!

July 10, 2018 Karen Swanson

The Cedar Rapids Community Schools Foundation has been funding the Summer Literacy Program for District elementary students, in partnership with PEARSON,

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So, you’re a new District alum!

June 6, 2018 Karen Swanson

As the Executive Director of the Cedar Rapids Community Schools Foundation, let me be one of the first to congratulate

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Class Reunion Rescue

April 12, 2018 Karen Swanson

It’s that time of year again.  Spring.  When my phone begins to ring a bit more than usual.   The arrival

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Value of a Dollar

March 6, 2018 Karen Swanson

Every year, high performing nonprofits review their program to administration cost ratio – that’s fancy talk for “how much of

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There’s A School Foundation?

February 6, 2018 Karen Swanson

“There’s a school foundation?” Yeah.  I get that a lot. I also get, “Oh … yeah. The Greater Cedar Rapids

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