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February 2012     Live. Give. Better Together. Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Nonprofit Link Dear Friends, The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines is committed to strengthening your nonprofit organization. We work to improve the quality of life for all by connecting donors with their passions, fostering links between community organizations and convening local leaders to promote the common good...we're simply better together. Workforce Center Approved by City Council The Com style='orphans: 2;widows: 2; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing:0px' alt="Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families Logo" name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.239 border=0 v:shapes="_x0000_s1026">munity Foundation and Des Moines Area Community College received approval from the Des Moines City Council to establish the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families to offer many workforce support services, help clients re-engage with educational opportunities and provide on-the-job training. The workforce center, a grocery store and other retail outlets will be located in the former Top Value Foods supermarket at 801 University Avenue in Des Moines and will open in mid-2012.   Click here to learn more.   2012 Community Foundation Grant Opportunities and Timelines  Our 2012 grant opportunities and timelines are now available in the Grants section of our website. View our guidelines and priorities, apply for a grant and view recently funded projects.  For more information contact Dan Raedeker.     Nonprofit Employment Opportunities      The ALS Association, Iowa Chapter is seeking a development manager. For additional information contact Jason Lee.    Habitat for Humanity of Iowa, the state support organization serving Habitat affiliates throughout Iowa, is currently seeking to fill the position of executive director to be based at the headquarters in Mason City or in the Greater Des Moines area.  Click here for additional information.   The Homestead seeks an autism program coordinator; for additional information contact Debra Johnson.  The organization also seeks a youth home manger; for additional information email dberry@thehomestead.org. Planned Parenthood of the Heartland is seeking a grant writer. For additional information contact Emily Williams-Bouska.   Quakerdale, an Iowa Christian nonprofit providing education and support services for children and families statewide, is seeking a director of development. For additional information contact Anne Peterson.    Salisbury House & Gardens is seeking an executive director. For additional information contact Liz Neumann and please include SH Director Position in the email subject line.   Professional Development Opportunities  The Charitable Giving Resource Center is offering two nationally recognized education sessions in February: Donors Forever and Guided Discovery Academy. Click here to learn more.     style='orphans: 2;widows: 2; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing:0px' alt="Women in Philanthropy Workshop 2012" name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.243 border=0 v:shapes="_x0000_s1030"> The Iowa State University Foundation is holding its annual Women in Philanthropy Conference April 18 in Ames. Click here for additional information.   The Nonprofit Management Academy is holding Nonprofit Program Evaluation February 27 with presenter Kellee McCroy, National Center for Family Centered Practice and the Iowa Center for Evaluation Resource. Click here for additional information.    The Polk County Sheriff's Office and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grants workshop in Des Moines February 27-28.  This training is for grant seekers across all disciplines.  Click here for additional information.   Tero International is an interpersonal skills research and corporate training company and has released its 2012 public workshop calendar. Upcoming professional development opportunities in February include How to Speak your Way to Success February 21-22 and How to Achieve Winning Outcomes February 23-24.   Community Foundation Celebration Luncheon & Report to the Community      Please save the date and plan to join us May 3 from noon to 1:15 p.m. at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott for our Celebration Luncheon & Report to the Community. Please watch for your invitation and ability to register online.   Iowa Nonprofit Summit Seeking Presenters   The Iowa Nonprofit Summit is seeking workshop presenters offering high-quality training that is appropriate for volunteer management and nonprofit professionals. The summit will be held November 7-8, 2012, in Des Moines.  The proposal deadline is May 18. Click here to download complete details or contact Jody Benz with questions. Participate in Birdies for Charity      alt="Birdies Logo" name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.68 border=0 v:shapes="_x0000_s1034"> The Principal Charity Classic's Birdies for Charity program provides a unique fundraising tool for your organization. Participating organizations receive 100% of every donation collected on their behalf and have the potential to earn extra money through the "Bonus Bucks" program, which is sponsored by Sammons Financial Group.   Applications for participation will be reviewed based on the following criteria: 501(c)(3) status recognized by the IRS and a significant portion of the organization's programming must target youth in Central Iowa or the organization must be a high school in Polk, Dallas, Warren or Story county. For additional information click here or contact Scott Levy.   Jazz for Peace Partnership Opportunities    The national organization Jazz for Peace Foundation offers empowerment grants to provide world-class, cultural event/fundraisers at no cost to the recipients in their own cities or towns which raise funds, publicity and awareness and open doors to new partnerships and sponsors.  For more information click here.

Issue: 33     In This Issue Workforce Center Community Foundation Grants Employment Opportunities Professional Development Celebration Luncheon Iowa Nonprofit Summit Seeking Presenters Birdies for Charity Jazz for Peace Capital Campaign Survey Giving Cards Capital Campaign Survey If your organization has a capital campaign in progress or plans to start a campaign within the next year, please respond to our capital campaign survey.   Giving Cards The next time you celebrate a special occasion or holiday, commemorate it with a Giving Card and inspire others to give back. Giving Cards can benefit any 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Click here to learn more.

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