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The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues…we’re simply better together.

We had the honor of gathering with some of our community's most impactful leaders at the Sages Over 70 Luncheon! We were...
11/06/2026

We had the honor of gathering with some of our community's most impactful leaders at the Sages Over 70 Luncheon! We were thrilled to welcome members of the 2025 and 2026 Forty Under 40 classes to join in the celebration—an invaluable opportunity for emerging leaders to connect with the Sages, learn from their experiences and share a common goal of making our community better, together.

Thank you to all who joined us. What a joy to honor and learn from such remarkable members of our community!

In recognition of those honored as Sages Over 70, a Sages Over 70 Fund has been established which benefits Better Together grantmaking. Gifts, in honor of the Sages, allow the Community Foundation to strategically respond to our community's most pressing needs and exciting opportunities, both now and in the future. Like the legacy created by our Sages, your gift is a lasting legacy to the community: desmoinesfoundation.org/sages

Whatever the motivation, meaningful giving often begins in the same place: taking time to understand what matters most t...
11/05/2026

Whatever the motivation, meaningful giving often begins in the same place: taking time to understand what matters most to you. The answers tell us a lot, not just about where someone wants to give, but about the values and experiences that shape their generosity: https://buff.ly/VawwhZx

11/04/2026

From washing cars in 1972 to leading Willis Automotive, Rich Willis built it all by focusing on people first. With the recent news of transition within the business, this is the perfect time to sit down with Rich and learn firsthand about his life and legacy.

Season 4 of Legacy Leavers launches today! Find it wherever you get your podcasts or desmoinesfoundation.org/podcast

Don't miss BoardWalk on Tuesday, December 1! This training is for executive directors and board chairs/chair-elects to s...
11/03/2026

Don't miss BoardWalk on Tuesday, December 1! This training is for executive directors and board chairs/chair-elects to step out of the day-to-day and focus on what matters most: building a healthy, sustainable organization.

You’ll focus on:
đź’Ş Organization Structure & Growth
🧑‍⚖️ Legal Compliance
💰️ Financial Acumen
🤝 Roles & Responsibilities

Register today: https://buff.ly/4G59cGX

Recently, we had a young visitor stop by to learn more about giving back. That day, he shared with us that he worried ab...
11/02/2026

Recently, we had a young visitor stop by to learn more about giving back. That day, he shared with us that he worried about people who didn't have houses when it was storming.

Fast forward a few weeks, and he was able to turn that concern into meaningful impact!

Evan had the opportunity to make his first grant recommendations from his family’s fund at the Community Foundation. From supporting housing stability through Greater Des Moines Supportive Housing, to ensuring clean waterways through ICON Water Trails, he is already learning that generosity is personal. He loved delivering checks and learning more about the organizations he chose to support.

It's never too early to make a difference! đź’ś

A place to call home is just the beginning. True housing stability also means having the relationships, resources and se...
10/30/2026

A place to call home is just the beginning. True housing stability also means having the relationships, resources and sense of belonging to help people thrive.

At yesterday’s DonorConnect: Opening Doors to Housing Stability, we explored how permanent supportive housing, essential services and innovative community collaboration are creating new possibilities for neighbors experiencing homelessness and housing instability.

Thank you to our panelists for sharing their expertise, perspectives and commitment to building a community where everyone has a place to call home and belong.

🏠Emily Osweiler, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Des Moines Supportive Housing
🏠Joe Stevens, President & CEO, Joppa Outreach
🏠Annie Uetz, Director, Polk County Behavioral Health & Disability Services

Together, we're opening doors to more than housing. We're helping create pathways to lasting stability.

Thank you to everyone who attended Ready for the Unexpected: Building an Emergency Succession Plan for Your Nonprofit wi...
10/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended Ready for the Unexpected: Building an Emergency Succession Plan for Your Nonprofit with Leighann Sibal, senior consultant, DBD Group. Attendees explored potential vulnerabilities within nonprofit organizations and identified practical steps they can take now to reduce disruption and strengthen organizational resilience.

Special thanks again to Leighann Sibal for leading this session!

There’s still time to register for the final OnBoard of the year on November 5! This training is great for newly elected...
10/28/2026

There’s still time to register for the final OnBoard of the year on November 5! This training is great for newly elected board members, volunteers interested in board service, seasoned board members seeking to re-familiarize themselves with the role and responsibilities, executive directors and nonprofit leadership staff.

Register here: https://buff.ly/qplkcXn

10/27/2026

A place to call home. An opportunity to build equity. A future filled with possibility.

That's what the Central Iowa Community Land Trust is helping make possible for individuals and families across Greater Des Moines, while preserving affordable homeownership for generations to come.

With support from a $25,000 Strategic Alignment grant through the Community Foundation's Better Together Fund, HOME, Inc. helped lay the groundwork for this innovative approach to housing.

See how an investment in planning is opening doors to lasting community impact.

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1915 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+15158832626

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