Mary Sellers, president of United Way of Central Iowa, and Emily discuss UWCI's updated strategic focus, United to Thrive and how it has helped the organization reflect and respond to the needs within our Central Iowa community.

Bravo Greater Des Moines Executive Director Sally Dix joins host Emily Abbas this week. Sally talks about Bravo's mission and shares how the organization was formed and how it's funded - with some facts that may surprise to listeners!

Kristi Knous, president of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, joins Bankers Trust Chief Consumer Banking and Marketing Officer Emily Abbas and discusses her path to nonprofit work and the partnerships the Community Foundation leverages to help build a stronger community.

Host Emily Abbas shares quick insights on why you might want to start volunteering in the community, how to get started and what you can expect in different types of volunteer roles.

Scott Raecker joins host Emily Abbas to share the history of the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University and the impact the organization has made since its inception. 

Bankers Trust is sitting down with local nonprofit leaders in the communities we serve to learn more about their missions and how the community can get involved. Join Chief Consumer Banking and Marketing Officer Emily Abbas for new conversation with a special guest each week.