Samantha Kruse

Samantha (Sam) Kruse joined the Community Foundation for Western Iowa in October 2025 as the Community Engagement Manager. In this role, she builds and strengthens relationships with nonprofit organizations across western Iowa through SHARE Iowa, the Foundation’s free platform connecting donors to nonprofits via charitable donations, in-kind gifts, and volunteer opportunities. Sam helps to develop, create and implement content and communications to share the story and advance the mission of SHARE Iowa and the Community Foundation, while fostering greater community engagement.

A proud Council Bluffs resident for over a decade, Sam graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies. She brings extensive experience in fundraising, nonprofit management, community engagement, and event planning, having previously served as Outreach and Events Manager at the Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands for six years.