• Thursday, July 10 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:000 p.m. (in-person): Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Nonprofit Training - OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member
  • Event Description: This interactive session is designed to introduce participants to the roles of nonprofits and their boards and empower you to map out a meaningful plan for your terms. Through video, storytelling and hands-on workbook exercises, we will explore the dimensions of commitment, governance and fiduciary duties. Alongside fellow leaders, develop a learning plan that will enhance your experience and build on your abilities as an ambassador for your organization.
• Wednesday, July 16 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (in-person): 2025 Iowa Hunger Summit

  • Event Description: The Iowa Hunger Summit is a free, public event held annually, bringing together hundreds of food security leaders from across our state. Participants include representatives from community organizations, businesses, government agencies, social services, faith-based communities, academic institutions and other groups that lead or participate in projects to eradicate hunger.

    This year's theme, From the Ground Up, underscores the importance of nurturing sustainable solutions to food insecurity at every stage of life. Lasting change requires a lifelong commitment to nutrition, from infancy to older adulthood and every moment in between. By engaging in conversations about the root causes of hunger and seeking best practices from around Iowa and the country, we can strengthen the foundation of Iowa’s food systems to support health and well-being across generations. From early childhood development to aging with dignity, ensuring access to nutritious food across the lifespan is essential for building a resilient, food-secure future.

• Thursday, July 31 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. (in-person): Business Record's 2025 Women of Influence

  • The Women of Influence awards celebrate the work of women who have made a difference. They have devoted their lives to doing things most wouldn’t. They have spent countless hours on various boards and are role models with impeccable ethics. They have blazed a trail either personally or professionally for other women to follow.

    The Women of Influence event will recognize Central Iowa women for their contributions in the public or private sector. Winners are chosen based on the impact they have made in their chosen field or for their contributions through civic and philanthropic organizations. This event will also award the Woman Business Owner of the Year and Emerging Woman of Influence. 

• Wednesday, August 6 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CST (online): Made in Iowa: 2025 Iowa Manufacturing Forecast
  • Event Description: In a time marked by tariffs and economic uncertainty, Iowa’s manufacturing sector is persisting through new pressures as well as existing challenges including elevated interest rates, a depressed ag economy and ongoing labor shortages. A handful of manufacturers have recently reported layoffs, reflecting pressure in the sector. At the upcoming Manufacturing Forecast event, a panel of industry leaders will examine how Iowa’s manufacturing sector is responding and offer an outlook on what to expect from the manufacturing economy heading into 2026. The discussion will cover how tariffs’ effect on manufacturing could affect other sectors, how companies are adjusting capital investment plans and strategies for attracting and retaining manufacturers and skilled workers.

Check out the Greater DSM Partnership page for more upcoming events in the area.