For Impact Leaders seeks to develop a community of leaders and colleagues who collaborate, celebrate and support one another as we collectively develop a vibrant, healthy and innovative for impact sector. Your leadership and skill set are critical in the future success of making our community better together.

From a competitive applicant pool, the following individuals have been selected for the 2026 class of For Impact Leaders: 

What is For Impact Leaders?

For a Leader Who...
  • Is a current full-time employee in the nonprofit sector within the Greater Des Moines area.
  • Has three or more years professional experience in the nonprofit sector.
  • Holds a current or future area of influence in their organization.
  • Is committed in their own professional leadership journey.
  • Has the bandwidth for and interest in expanding their skill-set in purpose-driven leadership.
  • Values the importance of developing a strong network of colleagues.
  • Has the support of their immediate supervisor and Executive Director/CEO or Board Chair to fully participate in the experience.
Designed As...
  • A competency building experience focusing on the development of engaged and knowledgeable nonprofit leaders within the Greater Des Moines community.
  • An individualized learning experience with an emphasis on personal development that can be translated to leading purpose-driven work and assist in generating a healthy and sustainable nonprofit organization.
  • A cohort of nonprofit professionals who have the opportunity to develop collaborative relationships and learn from colleagues across the sector.
Participants will Gain...
  • Confidence in personal leadership abilities.
  • Awareness of competencies as a purpose-driven leader.
  • Strategies for tactical organizational leadership.
  • Deeper relationships with fellow nonprofit leaders.