Events Listing

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

We look forward to celebrating together at the Annual Celebration Luncheon. If you are still interested in attending, please contact Barb Hobson, hobson@desmoinesfoundation.org or call 515-883-2626.

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Nonprofit Training - OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Zoom
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, May 13, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 8:30 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, May 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: Executive Directors

Thursday, May 21, 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, May 27, 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 - Yes You Can-va!

Thursday, May 28, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Community Foundation 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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Nonprofit Training - Understanding Perception, Bias and Multigenerational Perspectives in the Workplace

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Community Foundation C3 Center - 1910 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
Free

Dr. Carly Speranza is an experienced executive leader, global leadership consultant, speaker, ICF accredited coach, award-winning professor, retired military officer and principal owner of Speranza Leadership Solutions. Leadership and the development of others are her passion and calling. Join Dr. Speranza in exploring how individual experiences shape perception, intuition and bias when interacting with others.

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Professional Advisor Training – The Buyer’s Lens: A Mergers & Acquisitions Update for Advisors

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Community Foundation C3 Center, 1910 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines or Zoom
Free

Designed for professional advisors, join us for a practical look at today’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. Guided by Tom Cavanagh with BCC Advisers, this session will offer clear context and actionable questions to help guide business-owner clients through readiness, transition planning and potential liquidity events.

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