Events Listing

Colleague Connect: Marketing & Communications

Wednesday, April 8, 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, April 16, 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, April 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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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

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

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