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Jakob Dylan, Andrew Bird, Black Francis and More Added to 80/35 Lineup
05.14.2008 -

'Green' homes affordable, builders to demonstrate in WDM
05.13.2008 -

Griswell pledges success for Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
05.13.2008 -

Low-income houses to model "green' techniques
05.10.2008 -

Principal Charity Classic Defending Champion Jay Haas Sparks Excitement for 2008 Tournament
05.09.2008 -

Community Foundation Announces Leadership Funding for Metro Arts Jazz in July
04.21.2008 -

Endow Iowa tax credits build community spirit
04.20.2008 -

Seeds of philanthropy
04.19.2008 -

Elbert: Retiring Principal CEO to lead D.M. charitable group
04.18.2008 -

Greater Des Moines Community Foundation Welcomes Griswell
04.17.2008 -

Griswell to lead DM Community Foundation
04.17.2008 -

Griswell to take Danos' place at Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
04.17.2008 -

J. Barry Griswell to Succeed Johnny Danos as President of the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
04.17.2008 -

Wright County Charitable Foundation excited about new youth involvement
04.17.2008 -

2008 Report to the Community
04.16.2008 -

This Just In: Flaming Lips, Roots announced for 80/35
04.15.2008 -

80/35 Band Unveiling Tuesday
04.14.2008 -

Iowa Small Business Finance & Assistance Program
04.07.2008 -

Keeping Microbusinesses Afloat
04.05.2008 -

Dan Raedeker Receives "40 Under 40" Recognition
03.01.2008 -

Community Foundation Growth
02.25.2008 -

Community Foundation Announces 2008 Leadership
02.18.2008 -

Community Foundation Growth & Record Breaking Grantmaking
02.07.2008 -

2008 Bravo Awards honor Mary & John Pappajohn
01.28.2008 -

Endow Iowa Tax Credits Provides Significant Savings
01.28.2008 -

Pappajohn Unveils Design for Sculpture Garden
01.26.2008 -

An Intimate Conversation With Midori
01.21.2008 -

52 ways to be a better you in 2008
12.30.2007 -

Business Briefs: Nonprofit organizations receive grants
12.22.2007 -

To Whom Much is Given...
12.18.2007 -

Create Your Own Charitable Foundation
12.17.2007 -

Greater Des Moines Community Foundation Invests more than $59,000 in Response to Community Needs & Opportunities
12.17.2007 -

Create Your Own Charitable Foundation
12.16.2007 -

Had Too Good of a Year?
12.03.2007 -

One Man's Daydream Plan Rivals Buffett's
12.02.2007 -

December ChariTee Times
12.01.2007 -

National Nonprofit Expert Sandra Hughes in Des Moines
11.26.2007 -

Principal golf is extended through 2010
11.13.2007 -

On the Road Again - Connecting Kids & Culture Makes Out of the Classroom Learning Possible
11.12.2007 -

DM philanthropist Levitt dies
11.07.2007 -

2008 Bravo Gala Save the Date
11.05.2007 -

2008 Bravo Gala Sponsorship Information
11.05.2007 -

Community Foundation Announces Fall 2007 BoardLaunch Series, Training Opportunities for Nonprofit Board Members
09.25.2007 -

BoardLaunch Development Opportunities for Nonprofit Board Members
09.24.2007 -

Governor Culver Announces $6.6 Million for Community Foundations
09.11.2007 -

You Should Get to Know: Dan Raedeker
08.28.2007 -

Sex Abuse Victim Gets Help for Others
08.24.2007 -

Congratulations to United Way for "Best Nonprofit"
08.20.2007 -

Orchard Place Expands Endowment
08.20.2007 -

The Greater Des Moines Community Foundation Welcomes Orchard Place
08.20.2007 -

Family Philanthropy - The Krause Family
08.13.2007 -

Iowa African American Hall of Fame to Induct Three Members
08.09.2007 -

Des Moines Triathlon Club Establishes Endowment With Community Foundation
08.06.2007 -

Women of Influence
08.04.2007 -

Women of Influence - Kaye Lozier
08.01.2007 -

Story County Foundation Lends a Hand to Nature Center
07.26.2007 -

Tax Credit Program Sometimes is a Victim of its Own Success
07.26.2007 -

Arts, Culture Boosters Approve $2 Million in Grants
07.09.2007 -

Greater Des Moines Community Foundation Response Grants
07.09.2007 -

Bravo Board OKs Enrichment Grants
07.06.2007 -

Bravo Grants Top $2 Million
07.05.2007 -

Over $2 Million in Bravo Cultural Enrichment Grants to Support Arts & Culture in Central Iowa
07.05.2007 -

Bravo, Arts & Culture Creates Significant Economic Impact
06.26.2007 -

Grants Available Through Watson Powell Fund
06.25.2007 -

Why I'm Voting 'Yes'
06.25.2007 -

Community Conversation: Featuring Tom Murphy, Former Mayor of Pittsburgh
06.22.2007 -

Watson Powell, Jr. Fund
06.19.2007 -

Denver and Destiny
06.09.2007 -

Principal Charity Classic
06.08.2007 -

Providing a Foundation for the Future
06.08.2007 -

Denver Mayor Speaks on "Yes to Destiny" Photos
06.05.2007 -

Video: Denver Mayor backs 'Yes to Destiny'
06.05.2007 -

Mayors to speak at 'Community Conversations'
05.28.2007 -

Principal Charity Classic
05.28.2007 -

The Greater Des Moines Community Foundation Launches "Community Conversations"
05.23.2007 -

Group Quietly Drives Change in D.M.
05.20.2007 -

Help Iowans Give Back to Communities
05.20.2007 -

Can't Take It With You?
05.19.2007 -

Eight Families to Donate $20 Million to Foundation
05.16.2007 -

The Foundation for the Enhancement of Mitchell County (FEMC) Sponsors Entrepreneurship Classes for Local Students
05.14.2007 -

Bad Consultant Confidential - How Charities Cope When Outside Help Isn't Helpful
04.19.2007 -

The Principal Financial Group to Become the Title Sponsor of the Champions Tour Event in Des Moines, Iowa
04.15.2007 -

BoardLaunch: Development Opportunities for Nonprofit Board Members
04.02.2007 -

Go to D.M. School Forum, Talk, Then Snag $15 Gift Card
03.29.2007 -

You Should Get to Know...Kristi Knous
03.28.2007 -

BoardLaunch Series
03.20.2007 -

BoardLaunch Series Helps Leaders Hone Their Skills
03.18.2007 -

BoardLaunch Development Opportunities for Nonprofit Board Members
03.16.2007 -

GDMCF Spring 2007 BoardLaunch Workshops
03.14.2007 -

Bravo Honors Couple as D.M. Asset
03.12.2007 -

Bravo's Tribute to Kruideniers Well-Deserved
03.12.2007 -

Principal Begins Era as Golf Sponsor
03.12.2007 -

Endow Iowa Tax Credits Provide Significant Savings
02.27.2007 -

Business Record's Power Breakfast Series
02.26.2007 -

Scholarship Applications Are Available for African-American Students
02.19.2007 -

Central Iowa Business Leaders of 2006: Johnny Danos
01.18.2007 -

Community Impact Grants
01.18.2007 -

Ingersoll Project Reaches Milestone
01.18.2007 -

Lutheran Services in Iowa Receives Grant from GDMCF
01.18.2007 -

Lutheran Services Receives Grant for Mobile Parenting Program
01.18.2007 -

Restoration Ingersoll Raises More Than $1.3 Million
01.18.2007 -

Salisbury House Receives GDMCF Grant
01.18.2007 -

Top 10 Business Stories of the Year
01.18.2007 -

Tuition Donors Score Big Tax Credit
01.18.2007 -

Community Foundation Provides Grant to AIDS Project of Central Iowa
01.17.2007 -

Our View “We all owe thanks for Kruidenier”
01.16.2007 -

President Signs H.R. 4 - Direct IRA Transfers for U.S. Community Foundations
08.17.2006 -

Des Moines Business Record Women of Influence
08.14.2006 -

Grant Winners Selected for Community Impact
07.01.2006 -

2006 Report to the Community
05.11.2006 -

D.M. foundation passes its goal of $100 million
05.11.2006 -

Yepsen: Breathe life into your town
04.30.2006 -

Report to the Community
03.13.2006 -

Greater Des Moines Community Foundation Announces 2006 Leadership Positions
02.27.2006 -

BoardLaunch Development Opportunities for Nonprofit Board Members
02.20.2006 -

Endow Iowa Tax Credits Provide Significant Savings
01.09.2006 -

"For more Iowans, it pays to give"
01.08.2006 -

Grant Winners Selected for Community Impact
12.20.2005 -

Iowa C.A.N. Affiliates Grow Their Endowments by $1.9 Million
11.09.2005 -

Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Grants
11.04.2005 -

Corporate Philanthropy
09.19.2005 -

BoardLaunch - Development Opportunities for Nonprofit Board Members
09.12.2005 -

Wells Fargo and the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation Announce Financial Support for Inaugural World Food Festival
09.09.2005 -

Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund
08.31.2005 -

Brooks & Richer Create Million Dollar Endowment for United Way
08.22.2005 -