Events Listing

Colleague Connect: Marketing & Communications

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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, January 15, 2026
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: Development

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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: Managers

Thursday, January 22, 2026
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: Financial Stewards

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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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Community Foundation Better Together Fund Spotlight

Friday, January 30, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Zoom
Free

DonorConnect is a conversation series designed to bring our community together to learn about and discuss our region’s most pressing issues and promising opportunities.

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Community Foundation Annual Investment Education Session

Thursday, February 12, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Zoom
Free

The Community Foundation is pleased to host an education session with our investment partner Mercer. Join us to learn more about our investment strategies designed to develop and grow your charitable dollars.

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Nonprofit Training - Community Foundation Snapshot – How We Can Help Your Nonprofit in 2026

Thursday, February 12, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Zoom
Free

Join us to learn about opportunities for your organization to partner with the Community Foundation in 2025! In this session, Ellie Burns will review our various grant programs, including criteria, process, and deadlines to receive funding.

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

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.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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Community Foundation Celebration Luncheon & Report to the Community

Thursday, April 23, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Community Choice Convention Center Ballroom, 833 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
$30 Individual | $300 Table of 10

It takes a strong foundation to build a strong community and we are thankful for your support. Join us to celebrate the many ways we are better together!

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