United Way of Central Iowa
FundraisingIowa, United States51-200 Employees
United Way of Central Iowa is a mid-sized nonprofit in the fundraising sector, based in Des Moines, Iowa. It serves as a convener that brings together donors, volunteers, businesses, nonprofits, faith groups, community leaders, elected officials, experts, and people with lived experience to address the region's toughest challenges. By identifying root causes and collaborating on strategies, it aims to deliver the largest measurable impact across five focus areas of a thriving community: essential needs, early childhood success, education success, economic opportunity, and health and well-being. The organization seeks to unite people around the goal that everyone should have the opportunity to thrive, not merely survive, and invites participation through giving, volunteering, or advocacy. In 2025 it announced leadership appointments, including Joseph Jones as Chief Community Impact Officer.