Events Listing

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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