Iowa European Cultural Connection

08/31/2026

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Discover the details of Fidelity Charitable's Giving Account—the smarter way to give. Maximize your impact and simplify your charitable giving.

08/31/2026

Calling all Thrivent clients with membership! Did you know you have a suite of Thrivent membership benefits at your fingertips that make generosity easy? Take a minute to learn more about Thrivent Choice and Thrivent Action Teams and see how you can help our organization.
http://www.Thrivent.com/generosity

08/30/2026

Early giving is now open! Your generosity matters in helping Iowa European Cultural Connection connect all Iowans with European traditions, language learning and cultural experiences.

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https://iowaecc.org/

08/29/2026

Your Legacy Deserves a Plan. This Make a Will Month, consider leaving a gift in your will to support the causes you care about. After providing for your loved ones, even a small legacy gift can create lasting impact for future generations.

https://iowaecc.org/planned-giving/

08/28/2026

💥IECC Fall Samstagsschule (German for Kids) Application Open!
The best way to experience a language is in a fun and immersive environment for kids to learn, improve, and practice the German language!
Application deadline: September 11, 2026

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08/28/2026

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08/27/2026

Love recycling and donating? You can now donate your Droppett funds to Iowa European Cultural Connection! Don't have a Droppett account? It's FREE and easy to set one up.
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08/27/2026

Have you been patiently waiting for the 2026 mug! Here it is! We are also offering a new Kindmug this year!
To ensure that CDM thrives, please consider becoming a CDM Marktengel (market angel). For just $25, you can be a part of something that brings holiday cheer and cherished memories in 2026 and beyond. And, as a special thank-you for your donation, we’ll reserve a limited-edition 2026 CDM Glühwein mug AND/OR 2026 Kindermug for you before they run out at this year’s market.
https://christkindlmarketdsm.com/donate/

08/26/2026

Planned giving is a way of making charitable donations as part of your long-term financial, estate, or tax planning rather than through a simple cash gift today. https://bit.ly/4pEDg99

Become a member of our Legacy Circle by arranging a future gift through assets, investments, or an estate.

Common types of planned gifts include:
Bequests – leaving money or property to a charity in your will or trust. https://bit.ly/4tE1wcP
Beneficiary designations – naming a charity as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or investment account. https://bit.ly/4fQZvoZ
Charitable gift annuities – donating assets in exchange for a guaranteed income stream during your lifetime.
Charitable remainder trusts – placing assets in a trust that provides income to beneficiaries, with the remainder going to charity. https://bit.ly/4tE1wcP
Gifts of appreciated assets – donating stocks, real estate, or other assets that have increased in value, potentially reducing capital gains taxes.

Why use planned giving:
To support causes you care about.
To create a lasting legacy.
To potentially receive tax benefits.
To manage estate and wealth-transfer goals.

08/26/2026

Want to help our non-profit grow? Become a board member! Sign up here!

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