Community Leadership

 

 


Better Together Award

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines recognizes nonprofit organizations, civic groups, and individuals who are building social capital in our community...Better Together Award


   
   

 

 

Capital Crossroads 

 

Local leaders feel the time is right to take advantage of opportunities and address challenges through a clear vision and plan for Iowa's capital region.Capital Crossroads creates a five-year vision plan for the community...Capital Crossroads

   
   

 

 

Civility Initiative

Civility is an integral part of strengthening our community.  The Better Together-Creating Community through Civility speaker series was created to share the importance of bringing civility back into public discourse...Civility Initiative

   
  Community Connect: Mentors Inspiring Success

This mentorship program is designed to connect participants from all generations to our community's more experienced leaders. The inter-generational program creates meaningful personal connections and peer mentoring opportunities in a small group setting that ensures personal interactions with mentors in our community...Community Connect

   

 

Connecting Kids and Culture

This innovative program provides funding for admission fees and transportation to educational experiences outside the classroom and provides opportunities for educators to bring local arts and cultural experiences into their schools, while directly aligning community-based arts and cultural learning to core curriculum objectives...Connecting Kids and Culture

   
   
 

The Principal Charity Classic®

The Community Foundation is the host charity of The Principal Charity Classic, which has raised $4 million for children's charities. The 2013 tournament is May 28-June 2 at Wakonda Club in Des Moines...The Principal Charity Classic