Events Listing

Colleague Connect: Marketing & Communications

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Occurs Monthly

The Community Foundation is excited to host free opportunities for connection, collaboration, and community building through Colleague Connect.

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Nonprofit Training - OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

Thursday, July 10, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
C3 Center - 1910 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
Fee: $10

Serving as a board member is an incredible opportunity to lead within the nonprofit sector and put your passion for a charitable cause into practice.

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Colleague Connect: Development

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Occurs Monthly

The Community Foundation is excited to host free opportunities for connection, collaboration, and community building through Colleague Connect.

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Colleague Connect: Executive Directors

Thursday, July 17, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Occurs monthly

The Community Foundation is excited to host free opportunities for connection, collaboration, and community building through Colleague Connect.

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For Impact Leaders 2026 Cohort Information Session

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Zoom

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines is excited to announce the fourth cohort of For Impact Leaders, a nine-month leadership development opportunity for nonprofit staff with a desire to expand upon their professional and personal leadership skills and broaden their networks.

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Colleague Connect: Managers

Thursday, July 24, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Occurs monthly

The Community Foundation is excited to host free opportunities for connection, collaboration, and community building through Colleague Connect.

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Professional Advisor Training – Farm Planning in an Uncertain Environment

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Zoom or C3 Center-1910 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
Free

Join attorney Bob Hodges, of BrownWinick Law Firm, for an informative session exploring key considerations in preparing your clients’ farm for the next generation in today’s environment.

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Nonprofit Training - Yes You Can-va!

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
C3 Center - 1910 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines

We'll provide a comprehensive overview of Canva, a free web-based graphic design platform, guiding you through its basic functions and features to help you unleash your creative potential.

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2025 National Nonprofit Day Celebration

Friday, August 22, 2025
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Community Foundation Campus and C3 Center
Free

National Nonprofit Day is commemorated in August each year to recognize nonprofit organizations’ ongoing efforts to serve the local community. Join us to celebrate YOU – the organizations making a difference in Greater Des Moines. There will be delicious treats, coffee, networking opportunities and some amazing door prizes! Don’t miss this chance for connection, collaboration and community!

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