Nonprofits and Philanthropy

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Community rallies around DMARC to donate emergency roof repairs

Emergency repairs to the roof at the Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantry Network warehouse were completed on June 28. Photo courtesy of DMARC Food Pantry Network

Members of the South Central Iowa Federation …

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa hires new executive director

Paige Moore has been hired as the new executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa. Moore began her new role on June 17. She brings experience from a 15-year career in health …

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Fareway Stores to partner with Variety – the Children’s Charity for July fundraiser

Fareway Stores Inc. is partnering with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct its eighth annual “Round Up” at the register through July 20 at all 139 store locations. Customers will have the opportunity to …

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United Way of Central Iowa names Badou-James as its CFO

United Way of Central Iowa has appointed Anne-Lyse Badou-James as its chief financial officer, the nonprofit announced Thursday.

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Badou-James’ role will include guiding the organization’s strategic direction, overseeing finance and technology and “enhancing …

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Equal Access Festival planned for July 27 at Athene North Shore

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Each year, Disability Rights Iowa celebrates the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Though the nonprofit existed before the passage of the landmark civil rights legislation, the law “radically changed” …

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Goodwill of Central Iowa opens new donation center in Altoona

Goodwill of Central Iowa is expanding its services with the opening of a new Goodwill donation center in Altoona. The new facility is part of Goodwill’s ongoing efforts to enhance community service and provide residents …

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Grateful Giving releases first Most Giving Companies in Iowa report

The Grateful Giving Foundation, a Des Moines-based nonprofit, released its inaugural Most Giving Companies in Iowa report on June 11.

The nonprofit’s vision is to provide companies the ability to put a small portion of every transaction …

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DMACC Foundation raises record amount for scholarships

The DMACC Foundation raised a record $500,000 for student scholarships at this year’s CEO Golf Tournament held at Dennis Albaugh’s Talons Golf Course in Ankeny, with participation from 120 executives across 30 teams. Since its …

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Statewide tourism and hospitality award recipients honored

Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP), a statewide association for Iowa’s tourism and hospitality sector, celebrated the achievements of the industry during the second annual iTIP Awards at its annual meeting on June 11 in Sioux …

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American PCS announces $50,000 cybersecurity grant fund for local nonprofits

American PCS, an IT support and cybersecurity services provider in the Council Bluffs and Omaha metro area, has announced $50,000 in grant funding to help local nonprofit organizations strengthen their cybersecurity measures. Nonprofits in Iowa …