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Bridge Builders

Bridge DSM's programming would not be possible without the support of our community. While there is no fee to become a member of Bridge DSM, we ask that our members consider a donation to support programming and operational costs. Your donation to Bridge DSM helps nonprofit professionals and champions build meaningful relationships, learn together, and grow as leaders who strengthen communities across Central Iowa. With your support, we can keep participation free and continue offering high-quality programs where connection and bridge-building thrive.

Individuals and organizations who support Bridge DSM through additional time, talents, and gifts are identified as Bridge Builders. This essential support can be realized through financial support, in-kind gifts (event space, materials, food, etc.), sponsorships, speaker opportunities, marketing support, and more!

Support the future of philanthropy and become a Bridge Builder today!

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"Bridge DSM is such a welcoming group and wonderful resource for young professionals who are looking to meet and learn more from others in their community. These people and experiences helped me grow exponentially when I first moved to Des Moines, and continue to help me do so now, over a year later."

-Claire Sanderman, Bridge Builder

This list is organized alphabetically and does not denote an order related to level of support.

*Note, this list is updated quarterly. Please reach out to bridgedsm515@gmailcom with updates or edits

Current Bridge Builders

Syon Aggarwal - Web Uplift Foundation

Amy Sue Alesch - Grants Professionals Association

American Red Cross

Kelly Baum - Des Moines Art Center

Bergetta Beardsley - Food Bank of Iowa

Blank Park Zoo

Sarah Bochmann & Tawnya Fields - WesleyLife/Meals on  Wheels

Carolyn Burch-Kirchhoff - Drake Bulldog Club

Jesse Coleman, Megan Hanson, and Amy Saylor - Bravo Greater Des Moines

McKay Coleman - Sara Hopkins REal Estate LLC

Anna Cramer - Association of Fundraising Professionals

Nick Drahozal - YMCA Supportive Housing

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity

Trace Hoekstra - Canary Consulting Group

Hoyt Sherman Place

Kristin Huinker

Drew and Kara Kelso - Slow Down Coffee Co

Caryline Lowe

Madeline Olley - Pi515

Emily Parker

Amanda Parkins - Meals from the Heartland

Lindsey Rawson Van Wyk - Big Grove Brewery

Mary Ready

Claire Sanderman - Graphic Designer

Brianne Sanchez - Brianne Sanchez Collaborative Services

Scooter's Coffee

Beth Shelton - Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

Mackenzie Sheehan - Principal Foundation

Shiven Sinha - Young Professionals Connection

Smash Park of Des Moines

Nikki Syverson - Isaacson-Syverson Consulting

Emily Tinsman

United Way of Central Iowa

Vibrant Coffeehouse + Kitchen

Maria Volante - Volante Consulting

Volunteer Managers of Central Iowa

E.J. Wallace - The Wallace Edge

Blake Willadsen - DMARC

Teresa Weinzetl

Jaclyn Wulfekuhle

*Updated 6/18/2026

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