12th Annual Des Moines Charity Hackathon

Technology should never be a barrier to doing good.

For 12 years, dsmHack has brought together developers, designers, strategists, data nerds, and big-hearted problem-solvers to prove exactly that.

Join us for 48 fast-paced hours where you will collaborate with other talented humans to build real, high-impact digital solutions for local nonprofits. Websites. Apps. Automations. AI tools. Infrastructure upgrades. If it removes friction and increases mission impact, it is fair game.

This is not a hypothetical case study.
These are real nonprofits with real challenges and real communities depending on them.

Because in one weekend, you can:

• Help a food pantry serve families faster
• Help a rescue coordinate volunteers more efficiently
• Help a legal nonprofit reach vulnerable clients in their own language
• Help a housing organization streamline access to opportunity
• Help a conservation group protect wildlife

Twelve years. 93 projects completed. And we are still just getting started.

• 48 hours of creative problem solving
• Real nonprofit challenge pitches
• Flexible team formation
• Mentors and technical support
• A collaborative, high-energy environment
• That unforgettable “we built this” moment

Whether you are a seasoned engineer, a UX designer, a data strategist, or someone who just loves solving problems, there is a place for you here.

Meals, snacks, caffeine, and good vibes are provided all weekend thanks to our generous sponsors.
You focus on building. We handle the rest.

Plus, every participant receives a limited-edition dsmHack t-shirt and some fun surprises along the way.

dsmHack is a Des Moines–based nonprofit dedicated to removing technological barriers for local mission-driven organizations. Since 2014, we have mobilized hundreds of volunteers to strengthen the nonprofit ecosystem across Iowa.

This is our 12th annual hackathon.
And we would love for you to be part of it.

👉 Learn more at dsmhack.org
👉 Register now and help ensure technology is never a barrier to doing good.

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West48, 1601 48th St, West Des Moines, United States

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