Giving Back

Berthel Fisher Companies believes in the importance of community involvement. With that in mind, our Philanthropy Committee reviews staff requests and identifies organizations throughout the year to contribute to, either through volunteer efforts or monetary donations.

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa

Berthel Fisher Companies has been a proud supporter of JA for many years. Junior Achievement’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

Junior Achievement has a time-tested approach of engaging students with business and community volunteers and proven program content. From kindergarten through high school, students learn and practice financial literacy concepts with real-world relevance. The JA Pathways model recognizes that financial literacy is shifting to financial competency and well-being, and that we are taking strides now to equip the next generation with the tools and know-how for success in school and beyond. JA programs and content teach how to earn, budget, build credit, buy appropriate insurance, save, and invest, through hands-on learning experiences and useful resources. Students gain perspective of the connectivity within the global economy and its various contributors. To find out more about Junior Achievement click here

JA Titan Challenge

Berthel Fisher Companies is a Scholarship Sponsor for this event!

When: Wednesday, April 07, 2021

Where: Virtual

Time: 8:00 AM CST

The NEW JA Titan® Challenge allows Junior Achievement students to become virtual CEOs of their own business, with the guidance of a volunteer business mentor. High school juniors and seniors are taught the nuances of running a global business in a competitive, high-tech marketplace. Student teams of 2 have complete control of managing and operating their own virtual business and making key decisions. Companies (teams) are challenged to outperform the competition in profit, sales, and market share. Members of the winning team will each receive a $1,500 scholarship for post-secondary education. Members of the second place team will each receive a $750 scholarship for post-secondary education.

Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge 2020

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake 2020

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake 2020

2020 Philanthropy Wrap-Up

American Red Cross

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl for Kid’s Sake

Cedar Rapids Kiwani’s Club

Pancake Breakfast-Purchased tickets for kids from Tanager Place to attend
Supports Linn County Foster Kids, Families Helping Families, Cedar Rapids Parks, and the Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids
(This event was unfortunately cancelled due to COVID)

Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities

Corridor Corporate Games

BFC took second place in Division 3 COED 4 person best shot golf

CROJGA (Cedar Rapids Junior Golf Association)

Freedom Foundation

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Junior Achievement

BFC Team competed in simulated stock market event
Several staff members volunteered in classrooms teaching programs before COVID closed schools in March
Stock Market Challenge

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Young Parents Network

Broadway Maybies