The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations for a class project for its current leadership class. The project provides leadership development opportunities while helping nonprofits address critical needs. Up to five projects will be selected and 10 to 14 class members will work on each project for nine months. Nonprofit leaders interested in submitting a proposal should attend a question and answer session on Aug. 1 at 4:30 p.m. at the Greater Des Moines Partnership. The deadline for proposal submission is  5 p.m. Aug. 5. Find more information here.