Archive for August 2018
Leading a new era
The nonprofit Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute has helped polish the skills of more than 2,000 area professionals who now, as alumni, are serving at least 280 other nonprofits in the area. The institute and …
Read MoreAug. 25: Gatsby Gala
Host: Salisbury House
About: Salisbury House is bringing back the splendor and extravagance of the 1920s with its largest fundraising event, the Gatsby Gala. Happening only every other year, the event pays homage to the …
Stanley Consultants chairwoman retires after 35-year career
Corridor Business Journal: Stanley Consultants announced that board Chairwoman Gayle Roberts is retiring after a 35-year career with the firm. Roberts joined Muscatine-based Stanley, which provides engineering, environmental and construction services worldwide, shortly after graduating from …
Read MoreIowa State grants MidAmerican Energy field naming rights at Jack Trice Stadium
Des Moines Register: Iowa State athletics is doling out naming rights to the field at Jack Trice Stadium for the first time in the hopes of making “another generational leap” in its facilities for student-athletes. MidAmerican …
Read MoreUnited Way seeks volunteers for Graduation Walk
Volunteers are needed for United Way of Central Iowa’s Graduation Walk on Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. About 300 volunteers will pair up with Des Moines Public Schools staff to visit the homes …
Read MoreAuditor questions time sheets, background check policy at Iowa Workforce Development
An annual review by the state auditor’s office found not all Iowa Workforce Development employees appear to be reporting “actual hours worked” on specific programs, Radio Iowa reports. According to the auditor’s report, payroll costs may …
Read MoreFederal rules approved for ‘skinny’ insurance plans
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released a final rule amending the definition of short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans, also known as “skinny” insurance. The previous rule set a maximum duration for these …
Read MoreFinding more to offer
Abbie Benge left Simpson College after graduating in 2015 and took the typical and expected next step: She got a job in her chosen field of communication.
Her next big move surprised even her. She …
Institute provides new training resource for nonprofit fundraising pros
Nonprofit fundraising professionals in Central Iowa have a new resource for advancing their education to benefit their organizations.
The Des Moines Fundraising Institute is the brainchild of Eric Heininger and Cherian Koshy, two seasoned Des Moines fundraising …
Central Iowa Works receives $1.5 million grant to help ex-offenders get jobs
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded United Way of Central Iowa’s Central Iowa Works a $1.5 million grant to support individuals returning from prison to become employed and avoid re-offending.
The grant will allow …