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iJAG CEO to step down

Laurie Phelan, who launched the nonprofit Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates in 1999, will step down as leader of the organization, but she will remain active in mentoring the new leader and assisting with iJAG’s strategic development …

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Vázquez named United Way of Central Iowa’s chief DEI officer

The United Way of Central Iowa has named its first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer.

The organization announced today that Rubén Vázquez will join it in the newly created role starting Sept. 19. The position, part…
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Community Foundation launching nonprofit leadership development program

A new program is being offered to help develop engaged and knowledgeable nonprofit leaders in the community. The For Impact Leaders program is a peer learning cohort for nonprofit staff leaders beginning in January. The program, offered …

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New nonprofit Change Course to help individuals facing barriers with workforce transitions

Joseph Johnson, a recently retired Des Moines business leader, and his wife, Karin, started a new nonprofit in February called Change Course, which will offer a tuition-free career and community development program to individuals coming out …

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AFP seeks National Philanthropy Day Awards nominations

The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is now accepting nominations for its Central Iowa National Philanthropy Day Awards, which will be given out at the organization’s annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon, scheduled …

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