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   Griswell to Succeed Danos as Community Foundation President

   2008 Annual Luncheon & Report to the Community - Event Details

The Greater Des Moines Community Foundation is a donor-driven public foundation whose purpose is to improve the quality of life in Greater Des Moines through philanthropy.

The Greater Des Moines Community Foundation currently manages assets in excess of $184 million, administers more than 520 charitable funds created by Iowans, and distributed more than $26 million in grants in 2007.

To learn more call 515-883-2626.   


The Champions Tour returns to Des Moines! The Principal Charity Classic presented by Wells Fargo will be played at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines, IA May 28 - June 1, 2008. Don't miss out on the ONLY professional golf tournament in Iowa! This charitable event is packed with family-friendly activities and of course, golf's greatest players!

SPECIAL OFFER!! Greater Des Moines Community Foundation friends can purchase Good-Any-One-Day tickets for only $10 (a $5 discount). To order, please visit www.principalcharityclassic.com.  When asked for a ticket code, enter "GDMCF" and your cost will automatically be updated.

   
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Bravo Executive Director - Application Available

2008 Bravo Grant Application

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