Bridge DSM

Through our events and outreach, we aim to uplift the vibrant and distinct makeup that is Des Moines’ philanthropic community.

Our mission is to support the collaboration, connection, and development of nonprofit champions and professionals, promoting an inclusive philanthropic network in the greater Des Moines area. At Bridge DSM, our mission is to support the collaboration, connection, and development of nonprofit champions and professionals, promoting an inclusive philanthropic network in the greater Des Moines area. O

ur goal is to provide a gathering space for those who have a passion for philanthropy, whether professionally or personally, to learn and be inspired by each other and with each other.

08/19/2026

Want to get involved with Bridge DSM? Apply to be on our board today! The Marketing Co-Chair position is now open and accepting applications. We’d love to have you join us!

Visit www.bridgedsm.org/copy-of-join-our-board to apply.

08/17/2026

Join us for our Community Champions Crawl, an opportunity to learn more about organizations in the Des Moines area.

On this route, we will visit Oakridge Neighborhood and Ronald McDonald House along 15th Street in Des Moines. At each stop, we will explore the organization’s services and partnerships within the community, followed by a Q+A session. We will walk between each stop.

RSVP Today: https://lnkd.in/gZ5qEPW3

Community Champions Timeline
4:15 PM: First Organization stop: Oakridge Neighborhood (1401 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50314)

4:50 PM: Walk to next stop

5:00 PM: Second Organization stop: Ronald McDonald House (1441 Pleasant St. Des Moines, IA 50314)

5:35 PM: Walk back

08/06/2026

Huge shout-out to Kaleb and Dan from Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity for guiding us through an engaging (and surprisingly competitive) first-time homebuyer simulation! We learned a ton and gained a deeper appreciation for the support available to aspiring homeowners.

We're so thankful for the one-on-one pre-purchase housing counseling Habitat offers, helping people build a customized roadmap to homeownership. Such an incredible service and impact for our community!

07/29/2026

Just ONE WEEK until our Clear 2 Close event with Blueprint to Homeownership! 🏡

Join us on August 5th from 5-6 PM at Confluence Brewing to test your knowledge and simulate the experience of closing on a home. It's perfect for those with limited knowledge of the homebuying process or those who want to learn more. As a treat, all participants get their first drink at Confluence on Bridge DSM!

RSVP Today at https://www.bridgedsm.org/events-1/clear-2-close-homebuying-trivia-education

07/09/2026

Join us next Tuesday, July 14, at 5:30 PM for Jazz in July at Hoyt Sherman Place on the EMC Plaza.

Enjoy FREE jazz music on the lawn, along with a bar and food trucks, or feel free to bring your own picnic to share. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to relax and enjoy the music outdoors. Dogs are welcome!

The event will take place rain or shine. RSVP at www.bridgedsm.org

07/07/2026

Happy New Fiscal Year!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our New Fiscal Year's Eve Party in partnership with Big Grove Brewery & Taproom. We enjoyed a wonderful evening filled with food, socializing, gift card giveaways, and celebrating the start of another fiscal year.

We want to extend a special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Maria Volante of Volante Consulting, and to our Bridge Builder of the Year, Syon Aggarwal of the Web Uplift Foundation. Thank you for being a supporter and champion of Bridge DSM.

Missed the party? Join us for Jazz in July next week, Tuesday, July 14th! Learn more and RSVP today at bridgedsm.com

06/29/2026

Tomorrow is the New Fiscal Year’s Eve Party! Join Bridge DSM in partnership with Big Grove Brewery & Taproom to celebrate the end of the fiscal year.

Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Maria Volante of Volante Consulting, enjoy an evening of casual networking, delicious light bites, and a toast to kick off the new fiscal year at Big Grove Brewery. The event starts at 4:30 PM, and don’t miss our exciting gift card raffle!

We hope to see you there! Please RSVP at: bit.ly/NewFiscalYearsEve26

06/23/2026

We are one week away from our New Fiscal Year’s Eve Party! It’s not too late to RSVP for an evening of celebration and community. Join us at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom on June 30th from 4:30-7:00 p.m. to enjoy connecting with others while enjoying some light bites and toasting to the new year.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor Volante Consulting for supporting this event. RSVP today using the link below!

https://www.bridgedsm.org/events-1/new-fiscal-years-eve-party-1

06/18/2026

Don’t forget to RSVP for our New Fiscal Year’s Eve Party! Join Bridge DSM on June 30th from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom to celebrate a successful year by connecting with others, enjoying some light bites, and toasting to a new year.

Thank you for our presenting sponsor Volante Consulting for supporting this event. Reserve your spot today at the link below!

https://www.bridgedsm.org/events-1/new-fiscal-years-eve-party-1

06/10/2026

Ring in the fiscal new year with Bridge DSM! Join us on June 30th from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom for our New Fiscal Year’s Eve Party. Celebrate a successful year by connecting with others, enjoying some light bites, and toasting to a new year.

Thank you for our presenting sponsor Volante Consulting for supporting this event. Reserve your spot today at the link below!

bit.ly/NewFiscalYearsEve26

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Des Moines, IA
50301-50340-50310

Website

http://www.bridgedsm.org/

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