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

In our inaugural episode of the For Purpose podcast we invite 4 founding board members to share their stories around the founding of INA, the need the association fills in the state, and their hopes for the future. Oh, and maybe a little bit of the drama that comes with starting something brand new...

Each April, The Innovation Lab proudly participates in Dubuque Days of Caring by hosting a Community Innovation Session, an energetic, hands-on volunteer experience that blends creativity, problem-solving, and community impact.