Every nonprofit works tirelessly to stretch limited resources as far as possible. For many organizations, however, one powerful asset often goes unnoticed: the money already sitting in their bank account. Through partnerships with organizations like Crescent Cares, nonprofits are discovering how smarter financial tools can directly fuel their missions and expand community impact. Across the country, more than 100 forward-thinking nonprofits are rethinking how their finances w

Submitted by: Laura Hunter, Director of Outreach & Administrative Operations at Iowa City Free Lunch In 1983, a simple idea took root in Iowa City: everyone deserves a meal and a place to belong. What began as a conversation between two therapists and a church study group has grown into Iowa City Free Lunch in Johnson County, a daily community gathering serving more than 40,000 meals each year, powered by 900+ volunteers across 33 teams. But Iowa City Free Lunch was never jus

Submitted by: Luis Quijano, Deputy Project Director, IREX For the first time in its history, the Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program is coming to Iowa—opening the door for local nonprofits to engage with global leaders and build partnerships that create lasting impact both locally and internationally. Since 2021, the CEE Program, led by IREX, has connected U.S.-based organizations with civil society leaders from around the world through short-term fellowships designed