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.
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. Each forum will include a conversation of experts who will provide insights surrounding the policy implications of that priority issue. Register here. Zoom link will […]
A Make It OK Ambassador is someone who has a passion for reducing mental illness stigma in their community. An Ambassador does not need to be an expert on mental health but someone who is interested in reducing stigma by increasing understanding and creating caring conversation about mental illness. Join this free, 2-hour raining that […]
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 topics and issues relevant to nonprofit professionals, participants will hear from leaders in the field and engage in breakout discussions with peers. Register here. Participants […]
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, a geoscientist, explorer, space artist, and science communication specialist, will discuss the need for advancing women in leadership, how to advocate for more diversity from […]
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. at the FFA Enrichment Center at the Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny Campus. Attendees will also have the option to join virtually. The event's […]
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 Iowa, US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa, and the Bureau of Refugee Services will highlight the challenges their organizations face […]
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. The purpose of these online events is for Central Iowa African Leaders to discuss and identify strategies and action plans with other leaders so we […]
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 topics and issues relevant to nonprofit professionals, participants will hear from leaders in the field and engage in breakout discussions with peers. Register here. Participants […]
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 Decision-Making Tool (“RED Tool”), participants will engage and be guided through building an organization-wide racial equity decision-making practice and culture that centers Black, Indigenous, Latinx, […]
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. Each forum will include a conversation of experts who will provide insights surrounding the policy implications of that priority issue. Register here. Zoom link will […]
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 conversation of experts who will provide insights surrounding the policy implications of this priority issue. Panelists will be announced as confirmed. Register here.
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. The purpose of these online events is for Central Iowa African Leaders to discuss and identify strategies and action plans with other leaders so we […]
