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American Cancer Society

Iowan to lead American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network announced Iowa State University alumnus Shane Jacobson as the new CEO of both organizations. He will begin this role August …

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National nonprofit to host annual conference in Des Moines

From July 23-26, members of AMBUCS, a national nonprofit service organization, will gather at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown for the organization’s annual national conference. AMBUCS, with more than 3,800 members in 36 states, provides Amtryke adaptive …

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Iowa Center promotes Erin Strawn to president and CEO

The Iowa Center for Economic Success board of directors announced plans to promote its Director of Advancement Erin Strawn to the role of president and CEO. Strawn will assume the new role Aug. 1, succeeding …

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Federal tax law changes shift nonprofit landscape

Nonprofit leaders are working to decipher tax policy changes included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and how it will change the way they fundraise.

In some ways, the new law could severely limit …

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Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation names new executive vice president

The Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation has named Ashleigh Hackel as its new executive vice president. In her new role, Hackel will oversee daily operations, lead internal teams and manage the foundation’s fundraising and development …

The Community Foundation

Community Foundation holding discussion on effects of new tax law

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines is hosting an event on how the newly signed tax legislation, effective July 4, may reshape the landscape for charitable giving. This session will break down the new …

The Community Foundation

Community Foundation promotes Toribio to chief marketing officer

Emily Toribio

Emily Toribio has been promoted to chief marketing officer of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. Toribio joined the Community Foundation in January 2024 as vice president of marketing and communications. In …

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Schabel joins Iowa Women’s Foundation as vice president of programs

Claudia Schabel

The Iowa Women’s Foundation has announced Claudia Schabel, founder of workplace culture and leadership consulting firm Schabel Solutions, as its new vice president of programs. In her new role, Schabel will lead programming …

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United Way of Central Iowa announces new board leadership

The United Way of Central Iowa board of directors has announced the appointment of a new board chair, Monica Friedman, and seven new board members, who began their two-year terms on July 1. Friedman is …

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World Food Prize Foundation to convene DialogueNEXT in India

The World Food Prize Foundation has announced, in collaboration with CIMMYT, the Borlaug Institute for South Asia and Indian Council of Agricultural Research, it will convene DialogueNEXT on Sept. 8–9, 2025, at the ICAR Convention …