Diplomacy Begins Here: Space for Innovation
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Connecting the World and the Heartland: Citizen Diplomacy in Action
Global Ties Iowa seeks to strengthen our community’s commitment to and participation in global exchanges on professional and individual levels. We believe in the inherent value of people-to-people exchanges that contribute to the creation of a more connected world for which we strive.
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Through citizen diplomacy, we aim to develop international cooperation, facilitate the creation of global professional networks, and contribute to the global education of area students and community residents, making eastern Iowa a better place in which to live and work. You donation will support international exchange in eastern Iowa, helping to continue connecting the world and the heartland!
David Tiffany Global Ties Iowa Memorial Endowment Fund
The Community Foundation of Johnson County houses the David Tiffany Global Ties Iowa Memorial Endowment Fund. Donate to the program here.
Donations made to the Endowment may be eligible for a limited number of state tax credits (at 25% of the donation) available through the Endow Iowa program. To calculate the estimated tax credit through the David Tiffany Global Ties Endowment Fund, please click here.
About the Dave Tiffany Global Ties Iowa Memorial Endowment Fund
The David Tiffany Global Ties Iowa Memorial Endowment Fund was named after the late David Tiffany, who sadly passed away in January 2022. Described by many as having a calm and sweet demeanor, Dave’s involvement with Global Ties Iowa began in 2008 and continued the remainder of his life. He served as the Interim Executive Director from 2011 to 2012 and remained on the Board of Directors through 2021. A man with many talents and a massive heart, David Tiffany is one of those people who will truly be missed, not only by the Global Ties Iowa community, but by all who had the pleasure of meeting him.