Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

This week we welcomed Tiffany House, CEO of the Gift Planning Institute and Exit Preparation, to the C3 Center for some impactful trainings. She provided valuable insight to our nonprofit community about how planned giving and endowment building can positively impact their organization and shared how to create asset preservation in business sales through tax-advantaged strategies with a group of Professional Advisors. Thank you, Tiffany, for sharing your knowledge!

Bravo Greater Des Moines, the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and United Way of Central Iowa are pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Central Iowa Nonprofit Sector Survey. Special appreciation to the nonprofit organizations that responded to the survey, resulting in important insights on the state of the nonprofit sector in central Iowa! We are grateful to the nonprofit sector for your tireless commitment to our community and those you serve! Thank you for making central Iowa better together.

Celebrating three years of creativity and innovation with our Director of Marketing, Betsy! From crafting dynamic multimedia content to telling our story in fresh ways, you’ve brought the Community Foundation’s message to life across every platform. Your amazing videography and photography skills, paired with your upbeat attitude, make you a true star. Here's to many more exciting years ahead!

We're still celebrating our For Impact Leaders 2024 graduates! Over the past 9 months, they’ve gained invaluable skills and insights that are vital for the growth and success of our local nonprofit sector. Want to hear how this journey impacted them? Check out what they had to say about their experience!

Cheers to the incredible graduates of the For Impact Leaders 2024 Cohort! Over the past 9 months, this passionate group of leaders has dedicated themselves to growth, collaboration and strengthening connections within our nonprofit community. They’ve shared knowledge, developed valuable skills and built lasting relationships—all with the shared goal of making a positive impact. Let’s take a moment to celebrate their hard work and commitment to a brighter future ??????

Healthy Birth Day, known for its Count the Kicks app, is saving lives by helping expecting mothers monitor their baby’s movements and prevent stillbirths. What started in Iowa has now expanded to over 36 states! Learn how they’re growing with capacity building help from the Community Foundation’s Better Together Grants to build a strong culture and focus on health equity. Read more about their life-saving impact: https://bit.ly/4eBqSjs

Is your organization ready for Giving Tuesday? December 3rd will be here before we know it. Join us to hear from local nonprofit organizations about strategies that have worked and lessons learned from past Giving Tuesday campaigns. You will leave the session with ideas you can implement for your own organization, including plug and play resources, to help you get ready for this international day of giving. We will also share how you can use the free GIVEdsm platform to help promote your project or needs to the Greater Des Moines donor community. Register here: https://bit.ly/4eqbO8p

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We're celebrating the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Be sure to check out the amazing community events happening throughout the month and join us in honoring the stories that continue to shape our future.

Happy 3-year work anniversary to our Senior Director of Nonprofit Relations, Ellie! You’re the go-to for connecting nonprofits with valuable resources, fostering learning and building strong partnerships across Greater Des Moines. And you always do it with the best sense of style! Here's to many more impactful years ahead!

What an incredible evening of connection, collaboration and community! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Better Together Bash. Your passion and dedication to our shared mission inspire us all. We are Better Together! A huge thank you to our LifeTown and Better Together Legacy Societies, and all attendees for making this a night to remember! #bettertogether #betterforever