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Did You Know?

30% of annual giving occurs in December and 10% of annual giving occurs on the last 3 days of the year! (Hello Giving Tuesday! Great way to kick off end of year giving!!) 

The average monthly online donation is $52 ($624 per year) compared to the average one-time gift of $128. 💵

55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media end up taking some sort of action. 

The Community Foundation for Western Iowa is now accepting grant applications through June 15 for the Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa.  

Grants starting at $10,000 are available for projects in one (or more) of the following focus areas: Education Initiatives (STEM); Accessible and Affordable Childcare; Women's Health, Safety and Well-being; and Aging in Place.

Do Good Days was April 19 – April 22nd.  During Do Good Days, SHARE Iowa and SHARE Omaha encouraged community members and nonprofit organizations to honor what doing good means to them.

Falling on National Volunteer Week, a major focus for Do Good Days this year was volunteerism.  SHARE Iowa, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Western Iowa, hosted two educational opportunities for nonprofit organizations to engage and steward volunteers as well as develop board engagement. 

Register Here

You ‘Donut’ want to miss out on this event and speaker! 😊 Michael Rojas from Volunteer Iowa will be presenting to discuss stewarding volunteers as well as what Volunteer Iowa does and how they can assist nonprofit organizations!

Do Good Days is April 19 - 22nd!  Check out the nonprofit resources and be prepared for Do Good Days!  

Do Good Days Resources

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We are thrilled to announce the "Do-Gooder of the Year" award, a *NEW* annual award honoring an individual who has demonstrated a strong commitment to their community involvement and volunteer service. Only volunteers of registered SHARE Iowa members are eligible to win.

Nominate a volunteer today! 

Volunteer Iowa is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor's Volunteer Awards!