Events Listing

2026 National Nonprofit Day Celebration

Friday, August 14, 2026
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Community Foundation Catalyst Circle Courtyard | 1915 Grand Avenue in Des Moines
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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Nonprofit Training: OnBoard - The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

Monday, August 31, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.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: Marketing & Communications

Wednesday, September 9, 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, September 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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Nonprofit Training - Human-Centered Learning for Navigating Al at Work 

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Science Center of Iowa | 401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines 
Free

AI is transforming the workplace. The question isn't whether to use it—it's how to use it responsibly. During this session, Rob from the Science Center of Iowa will explore practical strategies for navigating an AI-influenced workplace. Learn how to approach AI thoughtfully, strengthen ethical decision-making and build the human skills that remain essential in an evolving workplace. 

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Colleague Connect: Executive Directors

Thursday, September 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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Colleague Connect: Financial Stewards

Wednesday, September 23, 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 - Strengthening Cash Flow Planning 

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Community Foundation C3 Center - 1910 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
Free

Cash flows can be difficult to understand and explain but are key to long-term mission sustainability. This session explains cash flows, how to plan them and how to communicate your organization’s cash flow needs in a changing funding environment. 

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Colleague Connect: Managers

Thursday, September 24, 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- AI Governance for Nonprofits

Thursday, October 1, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Community Foundation C3 Center | 1910 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
Free

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way nonprofits work, creating new opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making and better serve communities. But successful AI adoption requires more than simply choosing the right tools, it requires thoughtful governance. 

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