Events Listing

Colleague Connect: Marketing & Communications

Wednesday, November 12, 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.

Colleague Connect: Development

Tuesday, November 18, 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.

Colleague Connect: Executive Directors

Thursday, November 20, 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.

Nonprofit Training - Strategic Transitions: Succession Planning for Key Nonprofit Leadership Roles

Thursday, December 4, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
C3 Center-1910 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
Free

Proactive planning paves the way for confident and seamless leadership transitions. Join us for a practical and interactive session designed to help nonprofit boards and executive leaders create succession plans for three critical positions: CEO/Executive Director, Board Chair and Treasurer.

Nonprofit Training - Together on Purpose: Exploring the Spectrum of Nonprofit Collaboration

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Zoom

In today’s rapidly changing environment, nonprofits are being called to work smarter, deeper, and more collaboratively. From informal cooperation and shared staffing to administrative consolidation and full organizational merger, there exists a broad continuum of collaboration. This interactive virtual session will explore how purpose-driven organizations can assess, initiate, and sustain collaborative efforts that strengthen their missions and amplify community impact.

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.

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!