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Better Forever.

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The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues…we’re simply better together.

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Estate Planning: Go Beyond the Thirteen Magic Words

Oct 13, 2026

In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted a resolution supporting the designation of National Estate Planning Awareness Week, observed each October. This year’s observance is October 19-25, but the resolution itself is worth a closer look.

Community Foundation Celebrates 2026 Graduating Class of For Impact Leaders

Oct 12, 2026

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines is proud to announce the graduating class of 2026 For Impact Leaders. The 2026 cohort completed a nine-month leadership program designed to build competency around the nonprofit community in Greater Des Moines, advance personal and professional development to lead purpose-drive work and establish collaborative relationships with colleagues from across the sector.

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

"Having the structure in place that allows us to be intentional about giving for a specific purpose is powerful – and you don’t need large sums of money to get started. There is real benefit to working with the Community Foundation and their approachable staff when it comes to giving. They keep us informed about our financial investments and the giving opportunities that exist at any age or stage."

Better Together.Better Forever.