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Highlights from DonorConnect: Planting Possibilities

Jun 11, 2025

At our latest DonorConnect: Planting Possibilities we dug deep to learn more about how nonprofit organizations in our community are planting possibilities to best serve all who call it home. As Iowans we understand that our land has the power to cultivate community, promote healing and create opportunities. From workforce development, mental health support and community building, gardening and farming are transforming lives in unexpected ways – right here in our community.

Building Your Legacy

Jun 9, 2025

You have invested your time and treasure throughout your lifetime to the causes that are important to you and want to leave a legacy reflective of that work. Giving charitably now and/or after your lifetime, and volunteering for a cause you care about, are among the many ways to leave a legacy. Your legacy is made up of moments of action, decision and reflection that accumulate during your lifetime.

GIVEdsm

We know you have a heart for giving, but with so many wonderful nonprofits in the area, staying up-to-date on the most pressing needs in our community can be a challenge. We want to make giving simple. That is why we have created GIVEdsm. GIVEdsm is an online resource that allows the opportunity to learn about the needs of our nonprofits and offer support to those that match your interests.

Connections that Count

"If you have the desire to make a difference but aren't sure how to make it happen, the Community Foundation is the perfect resource. They will take the time to understand the impact you want to achieve and set you up for success. Their research, scheduling of site visits and more has provided a personal approach to connecting with the causes we care about."

- Darcy Hathaway

Your Partner in Giving

"By partnering with the Community Foundation, we continue to learn. Whether attending an event to learn about new opportunities or participating in training for nonprofit volunteers so we can better serve the organizations we care about, the Community Foundation is more than a partner in giving; they are a partner in transforming Des Moines."

Better Together.Better Forever.