Events Listing

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 us for a timely and insightful conversation with Stelter’s Senior Gift Planning Consultant Lynn M. Gaumer, J.D., CAP®. A leading industry expert with over 25 years of experience in estate and charitable planning, Lynn will explore how the newly signed tax legislation may reshape the landscape for charitable giving.

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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
Free

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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Expect the Unexpected: Local Arts with International Acclaim

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ballet Des Moines Campus, 655 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Free

Join us on August 19 for Expect the Unexpected: Local Arts with International Acclaim as we discover how neighborhood stages and studios have become incubators for globally celebrated art. We will shine a spotlight on our community’s cultural landscape and peek behind the curtain to celebrate local creatives who captivate through powerful partnerships and international acclaim

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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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