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
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Location:
Hosted at the C3 Center
1910 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA 50309
Parking: Parking is available on the west side of the C3 Center, street parking on Ingersoll Avenue, and at the Community Foundation Finkbine lot (1915 Grand Avenue). Parking on the east side of the C3 Center (side with mural) is not allowed. Thank you for helping us be respectful of our neighbor and their business. See the below image for more details.
1910 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA 50309
Parking: Parking is available on the west side of the C3 Center, street parking on Ingersoll Avenue, and at the Community Foundation Finkbine lot (1915 Grand Avenue). Parking on the east side of the C3 Center (side with mural) is not allowed. Thank you for helping us be respectful of our neighbor and their business. See the below image for more details.
Date/Time Information:
5:30PM-7:30PM
Contact Information:
Shiven Sinha, Volunteer Chair
Fees/Admission:
Free for members & nonmembers
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