The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Des Moines

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to represent physicians who have special training and expertise in one clinical area of practice which focuses on a specific age group, an organ system of the body, or on complex scientific techniques developed to diagnose or treat certain types of disorders.

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TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN IOWA, TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE ADAPTATION OF ADVANCED LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES, AND TO GENERALLY ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION AND GROWTH OF IOWA AGRICULTURE, ALL THROUGH A UNIFIED EFFORT.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF COUNTY PROSECUTORS IN IOWA.

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PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING THE RIGHT TO LIFE. ACHEIVEMENTS HAVE BEEN PUBLIC AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL MEANS.

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THE IOWA WILDLIFE FEDERATION STRIVES TO DEMONSTRATE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ACTION, THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, AND THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF THEM IN OUR DAILY LIVES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROTECTING WILDLIFE HABITAT, PROMOTING COMMON SENSE SOLUTIONS TO NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES IN IOWA.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT OUR MEMBERS COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS WITH THE USPS

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TO ADVOCATE FOR THE SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF ALL LAW ABIDING IOWA CITIZENS

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The goal of this organization is to sponsor sports competitions for amateurs at the national, state, or international level or competitions at multiple levels including the international level.

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The goal of this organization is to provide supportive services which help people obtain and remain in suitable housing.

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PROVIDE EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL INTERACTION FOR LAWYERS IN POLK COUNTY, IOWA.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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PROMOTION OF MEAT PROCESSING BY SMALLER LOCKER OPERATORS AND PROVIDE NECESSARY EDUCATION FOR MEETING EVER-CHANGING INDUSTRY REGULATIONS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in swimming, diving, snorkeling, surfing, water skiing, water polo, boating, white water rafting and other water sports. Coaching, access to a swimming pool or other facilities, sports equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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P.E.O. IS A PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION WHERE WOMEN CELEBRATE THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN; EDUCATE WOMEN THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AWARDS, LOANS AND STEWARDSHIP OF COTTEY COLLEGE; AND MOTIVATE EACH OTHER TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST ASPIRATIONS.

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P.E.O. IS A PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION WHERE WOMEN CELEBRATE THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN; EDUCATE WOMEN THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AWARDS, LOANS AND STEWARDSHIP OF COTTEY COLLEGE; AND MOTIVATE EACH OTHER TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST ASPIRATIONS.

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IRIS READS PRINT PUBLICATIONS ALOUD FOR OVER 11,000 IOWANS WHO CANNOT ACCESS PRINTED WORD BECAUSE OF BLINDNESS, VISUAL OR PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT.

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INTERNATIONAL SERVICE CLUB WHICH SUPPORTS YOUTH SERVICE AND CIVIC PROJECTS, GROUP STUDY EXCHANGES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS TO TEACHERS, FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE.