The Des Moines chapter of the New Leaders Council (NLC), a national nonprofit organization, will host its inaugural fund raiser on May 5 at 5:30 p.m.  The event, to be held at the AP Transfer Lofts building at 340 S.W. Fifth St., will raise funds to support future classes of the chapter. The NLC, which has 15 chapters across the country, aims to engage young professionals in entrepreneurial, social and civic activities. The chapter is seeking donations at these levels: Host ($125), Sponsor ($75) and Friend ($25). To donate or learn more, visit http://bit.ly/NLCDM2011