Causes & Connections
Name:
Causes & Connections
Date:
April 16, 2025
Time:
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Registration:
Register Now
Event Description:
Have you ever wondered, "How does donating my time or dollars make a difference?" or "I want to volunteer, but I'm not sure where?" This is the event for you!
YPC & YNPN are proud to partner with the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines in 2025 to bring Causes & Connections to young professionals in our community! Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about what it means to donate their time, talent, or treasure to nonprofit organizations and important community issues. Participants will also have the opportunity to network and participate in an activity focused on making a community impact! Food will be provided.
Event Structure
5:30 PM Registration and Networking
5:55-6:05 PM Welcome
6:05-6:20 PM Community Foundation Speaker
6:20-6:30 PM Open Networking/Break
6:30-6:55 PM Nonprofit Organization Speaker
6:55-7:20 PM Activity
Recommended Attire: Casual
YPC & YNPN are proud to partner with the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines in 2025 to bring Causes & Connections to young professionals in our community! Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about what it means to donate their time, talent, or treasure to nonprofit organizations and important community issues. Participants will also have the opportunity to network and participate in an activity focused on making a community impact! Food will be provided.
Event Structure
5:30 PM Registration and Networking
5:55-6:05 PM Welcome
6:05-6:20 PM Community Foundation Speaker
6:20-6:30 PM Open Networking/Break
- Time to connect with the organizations present, ask questions, and meet other young professionals!
6:30-6:55 PM Nonprofit Organization Speaker
6:55-7:20 PM Activity
- Attendees will be broken up into 3-4 large groups to complete an activity. Each group will discuss and share back on what they learned.
Recommended Attire: Casual