Nonprofits and Philanthropy

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Bravo announces 17 spring grant recipients

Bravo Greater Des Moines announced $663,600 in grant investments it has made through three grant programs this spring.

Eight organizations are receiving Capital Project Grants, which provide funding to arts, culture and heritage nonprofits for capital …

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The Directors Council holding 20th-anniversary event Saturday

The Directors Council, a nonprofit consisting of Black CEOs and executive directors from several Des Moines-area organizations, is holding an event Saturday in celebration of its 20th anniversary. At the event, The Directors Council will …

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On With Life to host open house for new Polk City facility

On With Life, a brain injury nonprofit based in Ankeny, is holding an open house July 25 for the grand opening of its new long-term skilled care facility in Polk City. The event will be …

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Iowa Juneteenth hosting charity golf outing June 28

Iowa Juneteenth will host a charity golf outing June 28 in observance of Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the United States. The event will be held at …

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Oakridge Neighborhood launches search for new CEO

Oakridge Neighborhood announced Friday it has launched a search to fill the position of president and CEO following the death of longtime president and CEO Teree Caldwell-Johnson in March.

BroadView Talent Partners, a Connecticut-based executive search firm, …

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Dress for Success Des Moines announces Rachelle Keck as speaker for annual luncheon

Dress for Success Des Moines announced that its annual Success Luncheon will feature speaker Rachelle Keck, president of Grand View University. The 2024 luncheon theme, “Stepping into Success,” celebrates the work of the Career Center, …

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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden earns accreditation award for volunteers

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden was recently reaccredited as a Service Enterprise by the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement. This national distinction is awarded to nonprofits and public organizations that effectively leverage volunteers …

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Bill to promote stillbirth prevention, supported by Central Iowa advocacy group, heads to Biden

The Central Iowa education and advocacy group Healthy Birth Day is celebrating the final passage of a bill to make more money available nationwide for stillbirth prevention.

Billions of dollars are distributed each year to …

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Des Moines Performing Arts, ‘Stomp’ partner with Food Bank of Iowa

The national tour of “Stomp” and Des Moines Performing Arts have partnered with Food Bank of Iowa to address food insecurity in Central Iowa. “Stomp” attendees can purchase virtual food drive bundles to receive a …

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Evelyn K. Davis Center to host free summer hiring series

The Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families at DMACC is hosting a free summer hiring series for job seekers to learn more about local employers, including Express Employment Professionals, Des Moines Public Schools and …