VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP DIRECTORY

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Interested in getting involved in the community? Nonprofits depend upon effective leadership to successfully enact their missions and program through task forces, committees, and boards. As you explore volunteer leadership services, determine what causes are important to you, what skills you offer or want to develop, and how much time you can devote to service. Check out the guide below to see what local organizations align with what you are looking for. Click on any agency name in orange to visit their website.

Organizations A-H

African American Museum

Mission Statement: Preserve, exhibit, and teach the African American heritage of Iowa.
Agency Contact: Brianna Kim, Director of Operations, 319-862-2101
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Fundraising, Event Planning, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Counsel, Strategic Planning

Aging Services Inc.

Mission Statement: To enhance the lives of older adults by providing services and resources to assist them in remaining independent.
Agency Contact: Lindsay Glynn, Executive Director, 319-398-3644
United Way’s Focus Areas: Health
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Event Planning, Fundraising, Governance, Legal Counsel, Operations Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning

Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s Association

Mission Statement: Eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Agency Contact: Doug Bickford, Executive Director, 515-218-2672
United Way’s Focus Areas: Health and Education
Skills: Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Project Management, Strategic Planning

American Heart Association

Mission Statement: The American Heart Association’s mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
Agency Contact: Heidi Hora, Volunteer Coordinator, 319-560-0800
United Way’s Focus Areas: Health
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Counsel, Operations Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning

Area Substance Abuse Council

Area Substance Abuse Council, Inc.

Mission Statement: To provide accessible, comprehensive behavioral health services delivered with dignity, respect and professionalism to reduce the impact of substance use and gambling disorders.
Agency Contact: Jeannette Archer-Simons, Executive Director, 319-390-4611
United Way’s Focus Areas: Health
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Facilities, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Operations Management, Project Management

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Mission Statement: Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Our vision is for all youth to achieve their full potential.
Agency Contact: Erin Koehn, Program Director, 319-377-8993
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Legal Counsel, Strategic Planning

Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center

Mission Statement: Empower choices for life through Christ-centered education and support.
Agency Contact: Leanna Rezac, Volunteer Relations Manager, 319-390-4611
United Way’s Focus Areas: Health, Financial Stability, and Education
Skills: Communications or Marketing, Fundraising, Human Resources, Legal Counsel

Bur Oak Land Trust

Mission Statement: Protect and conserve natural areas to enrich and engage current and future generations.
Agency Contact: Jason Taylor, Executive Director, 319-338-7030
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources

Catherine McAuley Center

Mission Statement: The Catherine McAuley Center offers hope and opportunity through educational and supportive services that promote stability, skill-building, and connection.
Agency Contact: Paula Landa, Executive Director, 319-731-0450
United Way’s Focus Areas: Human Services
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Counsel, Operations Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning

Cedar Rapids Metro Parkinson's Association

Cedar Rapids Metro Parkinson’s Association

Mission Statement: Provide education, referral, & support to people with Parkinson’s, their care partners, & families in the Cedar Rapids area.
Agency Contact: Kris Cameron, Program Director, 319-361-7673
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education and Financial Stability
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Legal Counsel

Cedar Rapids Opera

Mission Statement: To advance opera as a vital, living American art form and to develop the artists who create it, as well as the audience that appreciates and supports it.
Agency Contact: Lori Lane, Executive Director, 319-365-7401
United Way’s Focus Areas: Arts, Culture, and Humanities
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Counsel, Operations Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning

Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation

Mission Statement: Mobilize resources and relationships that empower our Library to deliver innovative programs and services.
Agency Contact: Jessica Link, Volunteer Coordinator, 319-739-0403
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education
Skills: Event Planning, Fundraising, Strategic Planning

Cedar Valley Humane Society

Mission Statement: Building healthy relationships between people and animals, and eliminating cruelty, abuse, and overpopulation of animals through education, adoption services, and inspiring compassion for all living things.
Agency Contact: Ken Allers, Community Programs Manager and Volunteer Coordinator, 319-362-6288
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education and Health
Skills: Fundraising, Information Technology, Strategic Planning

Central Furniture Rescue

Mission Statement: We believe that all people deserve to be treated with love, dignity, and kindness. We provide furniture and household items at no cost to individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness and into their own places to live.
Agency Contact: Susan Johnston, Executive Director, 319-382-2882
United Way’s Focus Areas: Human Services
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations Management, Strategic Planning

City of Cedar Rapids

Mission Statement: The Cedar Rapids City Council appoints hundreds of community volunteers to serve as members of the City’s various boards, commissions, committees and task forces.
Agency Contact: Stephanie Schrader, Community Service Coordinator, 319-286-5855
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education, Financial Stability, and Health
Skills: Board or commission membership requires varying qualifications. Most terms for board and commission members are appointed in late spring or early summer.
Access more information at bit.ly/cityofcr.

Ecumenical Community Center Foundation (ECCF)

Mission Statement: Sharing ministries of humanitarian care and service with the surrounding neighborhoods.
Agency Contact: Robin Switzer Brunner, CompuPlace Director, 319-362-4284
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education, Financial Stability, and Health
Skills: Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Information Technology, Strategic Planning

Eastern Iowa Health Center

Mission Statement: We provide exceptional and accessible, patient-centered healthcare for all.
Agency Contact: Joe Lock, President & CEO, 319-730-7326
United Way’s Focus Areas: Health
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Counsel, Operations Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning

Families Helping Families of Iowa

Mission Statement: Families Helping Families of Iowa is a non-profit, volunteer group designed to meet the needs of youth who have been abused or neglected to allow them to have the same chance as their peers to be healthy and productive citizens.
Agency Contact: Angela Hauskins, Director of Programs and Events, 319-294-9706
United Way’s Focus Areas: Human Services
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Fundraising, Information Technology, Operations Management, Strategic Planning

Feed Iowa First

Mission Statement: To combat food insecurity by growing food & farmers.
Agency Contact: Carter Oswood, Executive Director, 319-431-0103
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education and Financial Stability
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Resources, Operations Management, Strategic Planning

Foundation 2 Crisis Services

Mission Statement: Foundation 2’s mission is to be a trusted, compassionate resource for people in crisis by offering counseling, safety, and support during difficult times.
Agency Contact: Emily Blomme, Chief Executive Officer, 319-200-8424
United Way’s Focus Areas: Human Services
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Counsel, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, lived experience with mental health or suicide or foster care. Experience participating in a capital campaign, leadership coaching.

Friends of Noelridge

Mission Statement: Enhance the attractiveness and usefulness of the park and greenhouse and to the residents of the area and guests. Increase the knowledge of members, students, guests in the art and science of horticulture. Develop an understanding and appreciation of the plant kingdom by young people of the community.
Agency Contact: Mary Moore, President, 319-361-9328
United Way’s Focus Areas: Public/Society Benefit
Skills: Strategic Planning, Interest and knowledge in horticulture. Marketing promotion would be helpful but not required.

Gems of Hope, Inc.

Mission Statement: To bring hope to cancer patients and families.
Agency Contact: Kaytee Rairden, Officer and Volunteer Coordinator, 319-393-9681
United Way’s Focus Areas: Health
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Fundraising, Strategic Planning

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois

Mission Statement: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Agency Contact: MiKayla Ahrens, Volunteer Support, 319-363-8335 ext. 214
United Way’s Focus Areas: Health, Financial Stability, and Education
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Counsel, Operations Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning

Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa

Mission Statement: We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using an experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
Agency Contact: Kamryn Smith, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, 319-535-2248
United Way’s Focus Areas: Health
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Event Planning, Fundraising, Human Resources

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

Mission Statement: To help donors give in meaningful ways, to strengthen nonprofits, and to provide leadership that supports a vibrant community.
Agency Contact: Les Garner, President and CEO, 319-366-2862
United Way’s Focus Areas: Public/Society Benefit
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Counsel, Operations Management, Strategic Planning

Harmony School of Music

Mission Statement: Provide high-quality and student-centered music training, creating a joyful musical experience for the family, and sharing the beauty of music with the community.
Agency Contact: Jessica Altfillisch, Executive Director, 319-540-7798
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education
Skills: Communications or Marketing, Fundraising, Information Technology, Operations Management, Strategic Planning

Hawkeye Area Council, BSA

Mission Statement: To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Agency Contact: Sarah Dawson, Scout Executive and CEO, 319-862-0541
United Way’s Focus Areas: Public/Society Benefit
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Counsel, Operations Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning

Hiawatha Public Library

Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life by making the library a comfortable and welcoming place for the entire community, by providing resources and programs that stimulate the imagination, and by providing resources and programs that foster the creation of young readers.
Agency Contact: Jeaneal Weeks, Director, 319-393-1414
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Operations Management, Strategic Planning

His Hands Free Clinic

Mission Statement: To bring glory to God by providing for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those without adequate resources.
Agency Contact: Dawn Brouwers, Executive Director, 319-862-2636
United Way’s Focus Areas: Health
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Human Resources, Information Technology, Project Management, Strategic Planning

Horizons, A Family Service Alliance

Mission Statement: Instill hope, change lives, and brighten futures by providing life changing services to under served populations.
Agency Contact: Mike Barnhart, Executive Director, 319-521-4000
United Way’s Focus Areas: Human Services
Skills: Communications or Marketing, Fundraising, Information Technology, Legal Counsel, Operations Management

Organizations I-Z

Indian Creek Nature Center

Mission Statement: Promote a sustainable future by: Nurturing individuals through environmental education, providing leadership in land protection and restoration, & encouraging responsible interactions with nature.
Agency Contact: Rachel Bailey, Program Registrar and Volunteer Coordinator, 319-362-0664
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education and Financial Stability
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Fundraising, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Counsel, Operations Management, Strategic Planning

Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio

Mission Statement: Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio’s mission is to promote understanding, appreciation, and professional development in ceramic and glass arts. They are dedicated to providing a place where creativity and community meet.
Agency Contact: Ellen Kleckner, Executive Director, 319-365-9644
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Fundraising, Information Technology, Legal Counsel, Strategic Planning

Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance

Mission Statement: Promote the varied cultural activities of its partner organizations and to nurture a sustainable cultural community.
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Kimmel, President, 319-368-8692
United Way’s Focus Areas: Arts, Culture and Humanities
Skills: Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Governance, Information Technology, Operations Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning

Iowa Humane Alliance

Mission Statement: The mission of Iowa Humane Alliance is to forge partnerships and develop programs to reduce animal shelter admissions and end euthanasia as a form of population control.
Agency Contact: Kathleen Schoon, Development Director, 319-363-1225
United Way’s Focus Areas: Human Services
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Counsel, Strategic Planning

Iowa Legal Aid

Mission Statement: Make hope, dignity, and justice available to low-income Iowans through legal assistance and education that protects fundamental rights, basic necessities, and access to the judicial system; challenges policies and practices that harm low-income persons; and empowers clients to advocate effectively for themselves and their communities.
Agency Contact: Lisa Gavin, Managing Attorney, 319-364-6108
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education, Financial Stability, and Health
Skills: Fundraising, Information Technology, Legal Counsel

K9COLA: Citizens for Off-Leash Areas

Mission Statement: Support & promote safe off-leash areas in & around Cedar Rapids.
Agency Contact: Jennifer Shaddox, Volunteer Coordinator, 319-535-2670
United Way’s Focus Areas: Health
Skills: Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning

Kids First Law Center

Mission Statement: To give children a voice in custody and divorce conflicts by providing focused legal representation and services for kids.
Agency Contact: Jenny Schulz, Founder and Executive Director, 319-739-5426
United Way’s Focus Areas: Human Services
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Human Resources, Legal Counsel, Operations Management, Strategic Planning

Kirkwood Foundation

Mission Statement: Support student success of students at Kirkwood.
Agency Contact: Jody Pellerin, Executive Director, 319-398-5409
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Fundraising, Legal Counsel

Let Me Run Eastern Iowa Corridor

Mission Statement: Inspire boys to be themselves, be active, & belong. With a comprehensive curriculum that applies the power of running, the program encourages boys to develop their psychological, emotional & social health, in addition to their physical health.
Agency Contact: Hailee Sandberg, Regional Director, 319-360-1569
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education and Health
Skills: Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Project Management and Strategic Planning

Linn Area Mountain Bike Association

Mission Statement: Build a community of cyclists who create mountain biking adventures.
Agency Contact: Rob McKillip, President, 319-244-8682
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education and Health
Skills: Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Governance, Operations Management

Linn County Early Childhood Iowa

Mission Statement: Provide & support quality education, health & social services through community collaboration, for families with young children in Linn County.
Agency Contact: Chris Kivett-Berry, Community Project Director, 319-892-5721
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education and Health
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Strategic Planning

Living Room Ministries Women's Center

Living Room Ministries Women’s Center

Mission Statement: To empower women to break free from poverty and victimization.
Agency Contact: Pam Skelton, Executive Director
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education, Financial Stability, and Health
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Human Resources, Information Technology, Strategic Planning

Miracles in Motion Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Mission Statement: Miracles in Motion fosters personal achievement for persons facing challenges by providing diverse equestrian activities with therapeutic, educational and recreational benefits.
Agency Contact: Lois E James, Development Director, 319-857-4141
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education and Health
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Governance, Legal Counsel, Operations Management

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

Mission Statement: The NCSML preserves, presents, and transcends unique stories of Czech and Slovak history and culture through innovative experiences and active engagement to reach cross-cultural audiences locally, nationally, and internationally.
Agency Contact: Cecilia Rokusek, President and CEO, 319-362-8500
United Way’s Focus Areas: Arts, Culture, and Humanities
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Counsel, Operations Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning

Olivet Neighborhood Mission

Mission Statement: To provide basic necessities such as food & clothing to those in need.
Agency Contact: Julie Palmer, Director, 319-899-2950
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education, Financial Stability, and Health
Skills: Legal Counsel, Strategic Planning

Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

Mission Statement: Offer a space where people of all faiths and cultures are invited to experience interior growth, peace, and transformation through connection with Earth, Self, Others and the Source of All Being.
Agency Contact: Jenifer Hanson, Director, 319-395-6700
United Way’s Focus Areas: Financial Stability and Health
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Information Technology

Rich Heritage of Cedar Rapids Theatre Company

Mission Statement: Create value & make a difference in our local community by enriching the lives of participants & audience members with quality theatre productions, inspiring children to get involved in all aspects of theatre, & creating awareness & support for community causes.
Agency Contact: Matt Ford, Executive Director, 319-270-8747
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education
Skills: Communications or Marketing, Fundraising, Strategic Planning

Southeast Linn Community Center

Mission Statement: To facilitate the well-being of the citizens of Lisbon and Mount Vernon, with emphasis on the economically disadvantaged, children and senior citizens of our community.
Agency Contact: Nicole McAlexander, Executive Director, 319-455-2844
United Way’s Focus Areas: Human Services
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Legal Counsel, Strategic Planning

St. Vincent de Paul

Mission Statement: Provide help while maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those we serve. Our purpose is to fulfill the two great commandments: love of God and love of neighbor.
Agency Contact: Kyle Flynn, Store Manager, 319-365-5091
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education and Health
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Information Technology, Operations Management, Project Management

Tanager Place

Mission Statement: To provide services to children and families that inspire, empower and heal.
Agency Contact: Okpara Rice, CEO, 319-365-9164
United Way’s Focus Areas: Health
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Human Resources, Information Technology, Project Management, Strategic Planning

The Arc of East Central Iowa

Mission Statement: The Arc of East Central Iowa empowers people with intellectual and related disabilities to engage in lifelong opportunities to live, learn, work, and play with dignity, freedom, and full inclusion in their communities.
Agency Contact: Theresa Lewis, Executive Director, 319-365-0487
United Way’s Focus Areas: Human Services
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Project Management

The History Center

Mission Statement: Provide a unique community resource that preserves and shares the stories of our past and connects people of all ages to the present and future of Linn County.
Agency Contact: Alicia Ramsden, Administrative Coordinator, 319-362-1501 ext. 109
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education
Skills: Event Planning, Fundraising, Information Technology, Project Management

United Way of East Central Iowa

Mission Statement: Unite the caring power of communities to invest in effective solutions to improve people’s lives.
Agency Contact: Andi Moore-Milder, Executive Assistant, 319-398-5371
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education, Financial Stability, and Health
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Human Resources, Information Technology, Strategic Planning

Waypoint

Mission Statement: To inspire people to move forward.
Agency Contact: Jaye Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer, 319-731-6114
United Way’s Focus Areas: Human Services
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Human Resources, Information Technology, Strategic Planning

Willis Dady Homeless Services

Mission Statement: Provide shelter & prevention services to the homeless & near-homeless.
Agency Contact: Alicia Faust, Executive Director, 319-362-7555
United Way’s Focus Areas: Financial Stability
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Human Resources, Operations Management, Project Management or Strategic Planning

WRAP (Wheelchair Ramp Accessibility Program)

Mission Statement: Provide timely home access to people in need.
Agency Contact: Angela Berns, Program Manager, 319-369-7044
United Way’s Focus Areas: Financial Stability and Health
Skills: Communications or Marketing, Fundraising, Strategic Planning

YMCA Camp Wapsie

Mission Statement: Put Christian principles into practice through programs that build health spirit, mind, & body for all.
Agency Contact: Paul Denowski, Executive Camp Director, 319-435-2577
United Way’s Focus Areas: Education and Health
Skills: Communications or Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Operations Management

YPN (Young Parents Network)

Mission Statement: Creating a network of support through education and resources, to build confidence and personal accountability for healthy and successful families.
Agency Contact: Alejandro Pino, Executive Director, 319-364-8909
United Way’s Focus Areas: Human Services
Skills: Accounting or Finance, Communications or Marketing, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Counsel, Operations Management, Strategic Planning