Nonprofit organizations looking to strengthen their impact and build capacity for the future now have a new opportunity through Catalyst Grants, a collaborative program between The Innovation Lab and the Alliant Energy Foundation. Designed to help mission-driven organizations move bold ideas forward, Catalyst Grants provide nonprofits with access to customized strategy, innovation and organizational development support. Rather than offering traditional financial grants alo

THE CHALLENGE Since 1932, the Dubuque Rescue Mission has served individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness in the Dubuque community. As needs evolved and resources fluctuated, the organization recognized an opportunity to reassess how its work aligned with available capacity. Leadership looked for ways to focus programs more effectively while engaging new partners and supporters in imagining a best-practice approach to serving under-housed and unhoused individuals. T

THE CHALLENGE For many years, Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity has helped families achieve safe, affordable homeownership through a trusted model. But rising material and labor costs, combined with increasing competition for philanthropic dollars, have made this model harder to sustain. The organization needed a forward-looking plan that would strengthen short-term impact while ensuring long-term stability. THE INNOVATION WORKS® APPROACH Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity pa

THE CHALLENGE The Community Support Network (CSN) had been serving over 150 developmentally disabled adults in Madison, WI, through...

THE CHALLENGE The Catherine McAuley Center has long served as a trusted resource for women experiencing homelessness, offering safety,...

THE CHALLENGE The Fields of Sinsinawa is a young nonprofit with a bold vision: restore soil health across America’s farmland to ensure...

THE CHALLENGE After years of reacting to changes in funding and filling gaps as they emerged, Waypoint Services recognized a pattern: too...

THE CHALLENGE In the wake of the pandemic, Project Iowa faced the challenge of navigating fluctuating demand, unpredictable funding, and...

In April, 37 community members representing 8 different companies attended a Days of Caring Innovation Session at The Innovation Lab to...

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