Lunch & Learn: What I Wish I Knew When I Began My Career In Non-Profits
Wed, Feb 25
|GDM Habitat for Humanity
Join us for a Lunch & Learn with E.J. Wallace!


Time & Location
Feb 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
GDM Habitat for Humanity, 95 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA
Guests
About the Event
Let’s brown paper bag it! BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) for Bridge DSM’s upcoming lunch and learn event with E.J. Wallace. You've landed a role that aligns with your values, but no one tells you how much pressure you’ll put on yourself, how quickly you can burn out, or how often you’ll end up learning the hard way. If you’re new to nonprofits or mission-centered roles, or if you’re coming from the for-profit world and want your work to matter more, sign up to learn what helps you stay healthy, effective, and grounded so you can keep doing work that matters for years to come.
About the Presenter: The Wallace Edge is a values-forward, human-centered professional practice founded in 2025 by E.J. Wallace – a veteran strategist, community organizer, and program developer – serving nonprofits, coalitions, and mission-driven teams.
"With 15+ years of experience in public affairs, grassroots and grass-tops…