Events Listing

Colleague Connect: Marketing & Communications

Wednesday, February 11, 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 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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Colleague Connect: Development

Tuesday, February 17, 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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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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Colleague Connect: Executive Directors

Thursday, February 19, 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, February 25, 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, February 26, 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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Nonprofit Training: Philanthropy in Central Iowa & Annual Development Planning

Thursday, March 5, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Community Foundation C3 Center, 1910 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Free

Looking to grow your fundraising program in 2026? Curious about donor’s perspectives on giving in Central Iowa?

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DonorConnect: Breaking Barriers - Workforce Access for People with Disabilities

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement, 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Free

Everyone deserves the opportunity to contribute through meaningful work. Join us for a conversation about the challenges individuals with disabilities face in accessing employment, the policy landscape influencing those outcomes and the innovative solutions nonprofits are advancing to expand opportunity.

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Community Foundation Celebration Luncheon & Report to the Community

Thursday, April 23, 2026
11:30 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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