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Loyalty Wins: Keeping Donors Close

Jul 28, 2026

As donor expectations evolve, nonprofit organizations are placing greater emphasis on donor retention, trust-building and long-term engagement. Discover practical strategies for strengthening existing donor relationships, even as you continue your new donor acquisition efforts.

2026 Nonprofit Survey Highlights Financial Pressures, Resilience and Emerging Needs Across Greater Des Moines

Jul 13, 2026

As a community convener and philanthropic partner, the Community Foundation uses the biennial nonprofit survey to better understand the evolving realities nonprofits are facing and identify opportunities to support organizations across the region.

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.