The Community Foundation is excited to launch free opportunities for connection, collaboration, and community building through Colleague Connect.
Colleague Connect is a series of conversation and networking groups set in a fun, informal, and confidential setting. The content of the meeting can include round table discussions, idea sharing, or a speaker. Group members and staff commit to creating a confidential space for peer groups to share resources, discuss insights, and troubleshoot challenges. There is no cost to participate.
As a member of Colleague Connect, you will receive calendar invitations to join the monthly meetings. These are a come when you can group, and we ask that in order to maintain the authenticity and confidentiality of the conversation that only nonprofit professionals holding these positions attend.
Colleague Connect: Executive Directors
Who: Nonprofit Executive Directors, CEOs, and Presidents
When: Colleague Connect: Executive Directors will be held the third Thursday of each month from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Where: The Community Foundation C3 Center
Join Colleague Connect: Executive Directors
Colleague Connect: Managers
Who: Nonprofit staff who serve in a management role (managing staff, interns, or volunteers)
When: Colleague Connect: Managers will be held the fourth Thursday of each month from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Where: The Community Foundation C3 Center
Join Colleague Connect: Managers
Colleague Connect: Marketing & Communications
Who: Nonprofit staff who serve in a marketing, communications or PR role
When: Colleague Connect: Marketing & Communications will be held the second Wednesday of each month from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Where: The Community Foundation C3 Center
Join Colleague Connect: Marketing & Communications
Colleague Connect: Development
Who: Nonprofit staff who serve in a fundraising or development role
When: Colleague Connect: Development will be held the third Tuesday of each month from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Where: The Community Foundation C3 Center
Join Colleague Connect: Development
Central Iowa Funders Forum (CIFF)
Who: Staff working for foundations and funders serving the Greater Des Moines area
When: Central Iowa Funders Forum is held the second Thursday of each month from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Where: The Community Foundation C3 Center
If you are interested in joining the Central Iowa Funders Forum, please email
Sarah Cahill for details.
If you have additional questions, please contact Ellie Burns.