Events Listing

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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Young Professionals Event: An Evening of Connection

Thursday, October 1, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
West Bank | 3330 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines
Free

Join the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and United Way of Central Iowa for a fun evening of connection, light bites, drinks and a brief program. Enjoy live music and beautiful rooftop views while connecting with other young professionals from across our community.

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Colleague Connect: Marketing & Communications

Wednesday, October 14, 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, October 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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Colleague Connect: Development

Tuesday, October 20, 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- Expand Your Fundraising Toolbox: Planned Giving & Complex Gift Strategies

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Community Foundation C3 Center, 1910 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines or Zoom
Free

In this interactive session, Johni Hays will provide practical guidance on non-cash gifts, including their tax benefits, potential challenges and when they make sense for your organization.

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Nonprofit Training- Ready for the Unexpected: Building an Emergency Succession Plan for Your Nonprofit 

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Community Foundation C3 Center - 1910 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
Free

If a key leader couldn't serve tomorrow, would you be ready? An unexpected circumstance can quickly test an organization’s leadership, governance and operational readiness. Being prepared doesn't mean predicting every possible scenario. It means having the people, plans and practices in place to respond with clarity and confidence when the unexpected happens. 

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

Thursday, November 5, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 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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Nonprofit Training - BoardWalk

Tuesday, December 1, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Community Foundation C3 Center - 1910 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines
$25/Executive Director & Board Chair/Chair-Elect

Strong organizations don’t happen by accident; they’re built with intention. BoardWalk is a hands-on, interactive workshop designed for executive directors and their board leadership to step out of the day-to-day and focus on what matters most: building a healthy, sustainable organization.

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