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J. Barry Griswell, Chief Executive Officer
Phone (515) 883-2626
matthews@desmoinesfoundation.org
Barry provides the Community Foundation with strategic direction and leadership. He joined the Community Foundation in 2008 after a distinguished career with The Principal Financial Group® where he served as chairman, president and chief executive officer. Barry is active in various industry and community organizations.
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Kristi Knous, President & COO
Phone (515) 883-2703
knous@desmoinesfoundation.org
Kristi provides the vision and leadership for shaping the Community Foundation's role as a civic leader, grantmaker, philanthropic partner and charitable giving vehicle. She identifies and addresses issues key to the quality of life in the community and oversees the Community Foundation's daily operations.
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Sally Boeckholt, Accounting Associate
Phone (515) 244-0015
boeckholt@desmoinesfoundation.org
Sally supports accounting and financial operations of the Community Foundation and works with Nonprofit Accounting Services clients.
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Jessica Brown, Director of Marketing & Communications
Phone (515) 447-4201
brown@desmoinesfoundation.org
Jessica drives the Community Foundation's comprehensive strategic marketing plan through all forms of marketing, advertising and public relations initiatives. She communicates the Community Foundation's message and mission to further establish the Community Foundation as a leader in philanthropy.
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Wade A. Den Hartog, Director of Affiliates and Charitable Partners
Phone (515) 244-0020
denhartog@desmoinesfoundation.org
Wade works with affiliates promoting philanthropy in counties and communities throughout the state. He also assists corporate donors, nonprofit organizations and professional advisors with gift transactions and planned giving.
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Karla Jones-Weber, CPA, CFO and Director of Administration
Phone (515) 883-2701
jones@desmoinesfoundation.org
Karla provides leadership in financial operations, fund administration and investment oversight. She provides ongoing donor relations to existing fund representatives and is instrumental in fostering relationships with Nonprofit Accounting Services clients.
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Sheila Kinman, CAP®, Director of Advancment
Phone (515) 447-4207
kinman@desmoinesfoundation.org
Sheila works with individual donors, families, nonprofit organizations, civic groups and corporations to establish charitable funds that benefit the community. Leading the Community Foundation's comprehensive advancement plan, Sheila helps grow the Community Foundation's reach into the community while helping donors create personal legacies.
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Kaye Lozier, Director of Donor Relations
Phone (515) 883-9505
lozier@desmoinesfoundation.org
Kaye manages the Community Foundation's donor relations program, working to meet the charitable needs of donors. She increases donor awareness of important and emerging community needs, identifies donors' philanthropic goals and develops services for donors and their families.
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Kathy Matthews, Executive Assistant
Phone (515) 447-4206
matthews@desmoinesfoundation.org
Kathy provides administrative support to the chief executive officer and designated Community Foundation staff, board committees and partners.
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Eric Nihart, Bookkeeper
Phone (515) 474-4202
nihart@desmoinesfoundation.org
Eric supports the accounting and financial operations of the Community Foundation and works with Nonprofit Accounting Services clients.
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Kris Pete-Swanson, Controller
Phone (515) 447-4200
pete@desmoinesfoundation.org
Kris manages day-to-day accounting operations for the Community Foundation and works with Nonprofit Accounting Services clients. She is responsible for performing complex accounting tasks, reconciling investment activity and producing financials and fund reports.
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Dan Raedeker, Community Investment Associate
Phone (515) 244-0340
raedeker@desmoinesfoundation.org
Dan administers the Community Foundation's grantmaking activities. He also assists with planning, marketing and implementing Connecting Kids and Culture and the nonprofit capacity building program.
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Mica Slight, Executive Assistant
Phone (515) 883-2629
slight@desmoinesfoundation.org
Mica provides administrative support to the Community Foundation staff, board committees and other Community Foundation partners.
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Sunni Swarbrick, Receptionist & Project Assistant
Phone (515) 883-3636
swarbrick@desmoinesfoundation.org
Sunni welcomes Community Foundation visitors and callers. She also assists with projects and special events.
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