Events 4 Equity

The Events 4 Equity Calendar features diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) related events of interest to the Greater Des Moines region. Events featured on the calendar are informational, educational, or informative in nature or are addressing equity within our region. This calendar was created by input from Capital Crossroads leadership and the Social Capital, who have been and continue to be an integral part of diversity, equity, and inclusion related work in the community.   To build a more equitable and inclusive region, Social Capital created the 4 Equity tool to focus on and start having conversations around racial equity. View or download the tool for use in your business or organization.

To submit an event for consideration on the calendar, see the “Submit an Event” button below. If you have any questions regarding the events or calendar, please contact Britney Samuelson.

Community Circles & Conversations Series: 2021 Series

Online Virtual

Community Circles & Conversations are monthly convenings that seek to build trusting relationships and share knowledge and resources with the Central Iowa nonprofit sector. Featuring a mix of timely local […]

Advancing Women in Leadership

Online Virtual

Having a gender-diverse business not only increases companies’ financial possibilities, but also expands the skilled talent pool that employers have to search from. This event, led by Dr. Sian Proctor, […]

9th Annual Inclusion Summit

1055 SW PRAIRIE TRAIL PARKWAY ANKENY, IOWA 50023 1055 SW PRAIRIE TRAIL PARKWAY, Ankeny, IA, United States

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 9th Annual Inclusion Summit has been scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 10. The hybrid event is scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. […]

DonorConnect: Finding a Home in the Heartland

Online Virtual

Join to hear from local nonprofit organizations working to ensure refugees arriving to Iowa have the support they need to successfully acclimate. Catholic Charities of Des Moines, Lutheran Services of […]

African Leadership Talk Series

Online Virtual

The African Service Providers of Central Iowa are pleased to present this monthly conversation series to address barriers facing African refugees and immigrants leading their communities in an impactful way. […]

Community Circles & Conversations Series: 2021 Series

Online Virtual

Community Circles & Conversations are monthly convenings that seek to build trusting relationships and share knowledge and resources with the Central Iowa nonprofit sector. Featuring a mix of timely local […]

Decision-making for Racial Equity

Online Virtual

The Decision-making for Racial Equity (DRE) training provides a framework that seeks to disrupt dominant forms of decision-making that perpetuate racial bias. Through the use of Race Forward’s Racial Equity […]

Public Policy Issue Forum on Inclusive Economic Development

Online Virtual

The Greater Des Moines Partnership, along with Capital Crossroads and the Young Professionals Connection (YPC) will hold a series of public policy forums throughout 2021 to explore issues impacting DSM. […]

Public Policy Issue Forum on Inclusive Economic Development

Online Virtual

The Greater Des Moines Partnership, along with Capital Crossroads and the Young Professionals Connection (YPC) will hold the virtual Public Policy Forum on Inclusive Economic Development. This will include a […]

African Leadership Talk Series

Online Virtual

The African Service Providers of Central Iowa are pleased to present this monthly conversation series to address barriers facing African refugees and immigrants leading their communities in an impactful way. […]

African Leadership Talk Series

Online Virtual

The African Service Providers of Central Iowa are pleased to present this monthly conversation series to address barriers facing African refugees and immigrants leading their communities in an impactful way. […]

Multicultural Reception and Roundtable

The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex 6500 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA, United States

Roundtable Discussion: 3 – 3:45 p.m. Roundtable discussions are designed to have deep-dive conversations around DEI topics. WDM MLK Day Celebration: 4 – 6 p.m. Join us for a unique […]

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