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Iowa community foundations to be honored by first lady, Rebuild Iowa Office executive director
07.21.2010 -

Community Foundation recognizes The Principal Charity Classic for building social capital
06.24.2010 -

Jim Leach promotes civility as part of new initiative backed by the Community Foundation
06.22.2010 -

Basu: Could civility be contagious?
06.14.2010 -

Leach: As American citizens, civility is our responsibility
06.14.2010 -

$40,000 Krause Match to Inspire Giving in Greater Des Moines
06.09.2010 -

Chairman Jim Leach to visit Des Moines for civility tour: Local organizations partner to organize civility speaker series
06.01.2010 -

Youth advisory boards a unique way to engage future leaders
05.22.2010 -

A Cultural Experience
05.21.2010 -

Sheila Kinman, Director of Advancement, Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
04.22.2010 -

Community Foundation grants $120,000 to support housing, employment, education and health
04.07.2010 -

Learn to be a better board member
04.06.2010 -

Community Foundation’s Economic Impact Survey shows nonprofits in Greater Des Moines need support
03.08.2010 -

Scholarship opportunities for local African-American students
02.24.2010 -

Endow Iowa expands, but could face sunset
01.28.2010 -

Four task force meetings focus on D.M. arts, heritage
01.26.2010 -

Bravo Greater Des Moines celebrates arts and culture, honoring J. Barry and Michele Griswell at 5th Annual Gala
01.21.2010 -

The Principal Financial Group renews tournament sponsorship for 2011-12
01.14.2010 -

Designated Funds
07.18.2006 - Designated Funds are established by a donor on behalf of a specific organization to maintain assets that benefit and help ensure the continuity of the organization. A distribution to the chosen organization is made on an annual basis, creating a stable income stream.

First-in-the-nation initiative brings together workforce center and retail to revitalize central Des Moines
12.22.2009 -

Kristi Knous shares about philanthropy with a purpose
11.24.2009 -

Principal Charity Classic Ranks #1 on Champions Tour
11.24.2009 -

Community Foundation leadership funding to support the relocation of Primary Health Care's Outreach Clinic and Community Access Pharmacy
11.11.2009 -

Dollars for Scholars chapters in Polk County awarded incentive scholarships for participation in professional level training
11.03.2009 -

Community Foundation hires Sheila Kinman as Director of Advancement
10.02.2009 -

Community Foundation 40th Anniversary Video
09.25.2009 -

'09 Principal golf tournament raises $500,000 for charities
09.18.2009 -

Griswell: Foundation survives tough year, remains strong
09.18.2009 -

2009 Annual Luncheon & Report to the Community
09.15.2009 -

Barry Griswell and Sunnie Richer Headline Dancing with the Stars – Des Moines Style
09.15.2009 -

Redevelopment helps downtown reconnect
09.13.2009 -

All women on board
09.12.2009 -

Community Foundation leaders recognized by Business Record readers
08.10.2009 -

Kyle J. Krause to lead Community Foundation Board of Directors
08.05.2009 -

Your moments to give
08.04.2009 -

The changing role of philanthropy and aging
07.15.2009 -

New elements spice up Metro Arts Jazz in July
06.30.2009 -

80/35: Surviving as a music festival
06.24.2009 -

Community Foundation supports affordable housing, workforce development and human service coordination through Community Partnership Grants
06.16.2009 -

Griswell & Jennings to discuss their new bestseller at Central Library, 20% of book sales to benefit the Des Moines Public Library Foundation
06.04.2009 -

As local need for affordable housing grows, Polk County Trust Housing Fund announces fundraising campaign
06.02.2009 -

J. Barry Griswell inducted into Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame
05.26.2009 -

Community Foundation grants more than $90,000 to strengthen 18 local nonprofit organizations
05.19.2009 -

Speak your peace with civility
05.19.2009 -

Get to know: Dan Raedeker
05.14.2009 -

You should get to know ... Karla Jones-Weber
05.01.2009 -

Community Foundation offers new option for giving
04.27.2009 -

Community Foundation President shares his life story in The Adversity Paradox
04.14.2009 -

Move to end charity tax credit is stopped
03.27.2009 -

Looking for leaders
03.23.2009 -

Scholarship opportunities are available for local African-American students
03.05.2009 -

DMMC Announces New Location for 80/35 2009
03.03.2009 -

As economy deteriorates, nonprofits feel the pinch
01.29.2009 -

Community Foundation survey measures impact of economy on local nonprofits
01.28.2009 -

Nonprofits Face Economic Stress
01.28.2009 -

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines grants $67,500 in response to community needs
12.10.2008 -

Des Moines foundation receives Venture Award
12.04.2008 -

Agency to offer new smaller business loans
10.20.2008 -

The Principal Charity Classic® Announces New Tournament Director
10.14.2008 -

Golf event increases charity money
10.02.2008 -

The Principal Charity Classic Awards $605,000 to Local Charities
10.01.2008 -

Greater Des Moines Community Foundation announces Fall 2008 BoardLaunch Series
09.02.2008 -

Des Moines REALTORS® Give Back
08.11.2008 -

It's no tall tale: Giraffe named after retired CEO
08.05.2008 -

DM zoo welcomes 6-foot baby
07.31.2008 -

The Chicago Community Trust supports Central Iowans affected by floods
07.31.2008 -

Community Foundation leadership funding inspires Blank Park Zoo expansion project
07.30.2008 -

MKUU Arrives in Tall Style: Nearly ready to stick its neck out, new baby named after Barry Griswell
07.30.2008 -

Mid-Iowa Health Foundation & Polk County Health Services respond to mental health needs created by recent flooding
07.24.2008 -

Griswell cleaned out his desk, followed his heart
07.19.2008 -

2008 Spring Community Response Grants
07.09.2008 -

Festival organizer aims high for bands
07.04.2008 -

Governor Culver, ICoF & IDED Announce Endow Iowa Matching Grant Awards
07.01.2008 -

The Samueli Foundation & NHL Anaheim Ducks contribute $10,000 to the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation's Flood Relief & Recovery Effort
07.01.2008 -

An appeal to Iowans: Donate to flood recovery
06.27.2008 -

Disaster aid drive begins with seeing, feeling pain
06.27.2008 -

2008 Iowa Disaster Fund kicks off campaign with nearly $3 million in pledges for victims of Iowa weather disasters
06.26.2008 -

Millions in disaster aid pour in
06.26.2008 -

Isley found career in non-profit development
06.21.2008 -

Governor Culver asks civic leaders Barry Griswell and and Fred Hubbell to lead efforts for statewide storm relief
06.19.2008 -

Flood briefs from the Des Moines area
06.17.2008 -

2008 Flood Relief & Recovery Fund: Contributions to support relief efforts in Greater Des Moines
06.16.2008 -

Bravo Greater Des Moines Board names MD Isley as its first executive director
06.10.2008 -

Des Moines Register Photo Gallery of the World Food Prize Reception
06.10.2008 -

Grant to fund garden's world map
06.10.2008 -

World Food Prize Gets Gift from Community Foundation
06.10.2008 -

Community Foundation grants $250,000
06.09.2008 -

Greater Des Moines Community Foundation announces largest grant in its history
06.09.2008 -

Elbert: Curbing tax credits hurts new business, endowment
06.08.2008 -

A toast to arts education
06.07.2008 -

Griswell is a hero in our hometown
06.07.2008 -

Des Moines Register Photo Gallery of The Principal Charity Classic
05.30.2008 -

Principal golf: Zimpleman stresses community involvement
05.30.2008 -

Companies uphold name of tourney: Charity classic
05.24.2008 -

80/35 Music Festival Updates
05.19.2008 -

Community Foundation $100,000 Leadership Grant to provide Kiwanis Miracle League Kids a Safe Place to Play
05.19.2008 -

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 -

Roger K. Brooks and Sunnie Richer Endow $1 Million to United Way of Central Iowa
08.22.2005 -

Des Moines Business Record Women of Influence
08.01.2005 -

LifeTown Legacy Society
06.13.2005 -

Agency Endowment Funds
05.20.2005 -

Gaps: Mom's memory spurs creation of Miracle of Music Fund
05.19.2005 -

2005 Report to the Community
05.15.2005 -

Coverage of Mario Gandelsonas, Architect and Author of the Des Moines Vision Plan's visit to Des Moines
05.12.2005 -

Photo: Mario Gandelsonas and Johnny Danos at the 2005 Annual Meeting
05.12.2005 -

Annual Report Highlights - 2004
03.28.2005 -

Greater Des Moines Community Foundation Announces New 2005 Leadership and New Board Members
02.28.2005 -

What Iowa C.A.N. do for your community
02.24.2005 -

Iowa C.A.N. Increases Community-Based Philanthropy
02.08.2005 -

Bob Feller Museum Establishes Endowment
02.07.2005 -

Madrid becomes affiliate of Greater Des Moines Community Foundation to create Endowment Fund
02.01.2005 -

Kaye Lozier joins Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
01.05.2005 -

Support Tsunami Relief Efforts Through Donor Advised Fund
01.01.2005 -

Had too good of a year?
12.27.2004 -

New Organizational Effectiveness Grant Opportunity
12.23.2004 -

Fall 2004 Grant Winners Selected for Community Impact
12.15.2004 -

Tax Planning Now Means Big Savings on April 15th - Part II
12.06.2004 -

Tax Planning Now Means Big Savings on April 15th - Part I
11.29.2004 -

LifeTown Legacy
10.25.2004 -

Larry W. Carter Scholarship Fund Grants Scholarships
08.18.2004 -

More to Charities, Less to Government
07.07.2004 -

The Top 10 Reasons the Community Foundation Makes our Community Better
06.14.2004 -

Partnering for a World Class Community
06.07.2004 -

...Focused on Philanthropy
05.24.2004 -

...Focused on Philanthropy - Flashback 2003
05.17.2004 -

Welcome Aboard
05.10.2004 -

Endow Iowa Tax Credits Still Available
04.26.2004 -

2004 Leadership
04.12.2004 -

Spring 2004 Grant Winners Selected for Community Impact
04.06.2004 -

New Leadership and Members Elected to Community Foundation Board of Directors
03.19.2004 -

Robert Burnett, Mark Oman and Thomas E. Press join Community Foundation Board of Directors
03.10.2004 -

Endow Iowa Creates a Flurry of Excitement
02.09.2004 -

A Community Philanthropist
01.26.2004 -

Community Foundation's Assets Earn 22 Percent
01.19.2004 -

Donors Are Abuzz Over Latest Tax Credits
12.15.2003 -

New Iowa Tax Credits Available
11.24.2003 -

An Alternative to Private Foundations
11.10.2003 -

Are You a Philanthropist?
11.03.2003 -

Engaging the Hearts and Hands of Teens
09.29.2003 -

Variety - The Children's Charity Establishes Endowment Fund
09.16.2003 -

Endowments are the Keys to Success
09.15.2003 -

Allison Fleming and Mary Middleton join Community Foundation Board of Directors
09.03.2003 -

Women and Philanthropy
09.01.2003 -

All in the Family
08.18.2003 -

Winning Against Uncle Sam
08.11.2003 -

Have You Gotten "A Round Tuit?"
07.28.2003 -

Bigger Than the Lottery...
07.14.2003 -

Who's Spending Your Social Capital?
06.30.2003 -

Making a Difference
06.16.2003 -

Planning for the Future
05.26.2003 -

Philanthropy 101
05.19.2003 -

Giving Back
04.21.2003 -

Is One Percent a Big Number?
04.07.2003 -

Women and Giving
03.31.2003 -

...Making Our Community Stronger
03.24.2003 -

And When You're Gone...
03.10.2003 -

Endow Iowa
02.24.2003 -

Are You Generous?
02.10.2003 -

Have Your Cake and Eat It Too!
01.20.2003 -

Embracing Family Philanthropy
01.13.2003 -

Community Projects Receive $120,500 Investment from Community Foundation
12.24.2002 -

Great Holiday Ideas
12.09.2002 -

Tax Planning Now Means Big Savings on April 15
11.24.2002 -

Gray's Lake for the Holidays!
10.31.2002 -

Greater Des Moines Community Foundation Invests $128,000
01.29.2002 -

Iowa Should Make 2003 the Year for the Kids
01.01.2002 -

Pioneer Establishes $500,000 Fund Honoring Jerry Chicoine

05.01.2001 -

Robert and Hap Maddox Donate $1,000,000 to Greater Des Moines Community Foundation

03.28.2000 -

$3 Million Fund to Fight Poverty Established in the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation

02.29.2000 -

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