Events

Colleague Connect: Executive Directors

Thursday, October 16, 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, October 21, 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 - Practical Gift Planning with Non-Cash Assets

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Zoom or C3 Center-1910 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines

Free

Join us for an engaging session with Dana Holt JD RICP AEP® CAP®, charitable gift planning educator, who will share how non-cash gifts can be valuable for your organization – how they can strengthen your mission and the policies you need in place to receive them effectively.

DonorConnect: The Power of Partnerships

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Community Foundation C3 Center, 1910 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

Solutions can be accelerated when potential and strategy align. That alignment comes to life when nonprofits partner together — sharing staff, space or even merging — to strengthen services and leverage resources to make a difference.

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.

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!