Connect ATL: Real Conversations on Donor Trust
About this Event
Connect ATL is an evening built for nonprofit leaders who want the truth about what donors really trust right now. No panels written for the room. Just the work.
A year ago we started Connect ATL because leaders kept telling us the same thing. The events that actually helped were the ones where people talked to each other, not at each other. One year later, that room is still full, and on July 30 we are back at Monday Night Brewing to celebrate it.
This year the whole night is built around one topic every organization is working through: donor trust. What builds it, what quietly breaks it, and what it takes to keep donors close for the long run.
If you carry real responsibility and rarely get space to slow down and think clearly with peers who understand the work, this room was made for you.
No panels. No pitches. No pressure.
Presented in partnership with Donorbox.
Just honest conversation with leaders who care deeply about their missions and want to strengthen how that mission is shared, supported, and sustained.
What we will get into together
- What actually builds donor trust, and what quietly erodes it
- Keeping donors close between the asks, not just during them
- Messaging that sounds like a person, not a campaign
- Fixing the donor journey so year-end runs with less friction
- Honest dialogue rooted in real experience
You will hear from a small group of nonprofit leaders and partners who are actively doing the work. Their job is to guide the conversation, not perform.
What to expect
- Open networking in a relaxed setting, first round is on us
- Two rounds of guided Impact Circles in small groups
- Candid discussion on what builds and breaks donor trust
- Facilitated introductions to peers doing the same work
- Practical takeaways you can use the next morning
Who should attend
This gathering is designed for leaders who value clarity, collaboration, and sustainable growth.
- Executive Directors of Atlanta nonprofits at any stage of growth
- Development Directors and major-gifts leads carrying the donor relationship
- Founders running mission-driven organizations who wear every hat
- Operators and program leaders who want to understand the donor side better
- Mission-aligned partners
If you spend any part of your week thinking about donor trust, this is your room. If you have been looking for a space where you do not have to explain the weight of your work, you belong here.
Seats are limited to keep the room honest. Grab yours while they last.
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM
Arrival and Open Networking
Info: Settle in, grab a drink, and reconnect with familiar faces or meet someone new.
🕑: 06:50 PM
Welcome and A Toast to One Year
Info: Hosted by Darrin Cook, Jr., we'll have a quick look back at year one and a toast to the community that built it.
🕑: 07:00 PM
Impact Circles, Round One
Info: Small-group conversations on donor trust with Jena Lynch, Elizabeth Daugherty, and Vivian Acosta. Built for candid discussion on what builds and breaks trust.
🕑: 07:30 PM
Impact Circles, Round Two
Info: A second rotation so you get into two circles before the night is out.
🕑: 08:00 PM
Closing Reflections and Call to Action
Info: A short close on what we heard and one clear next step to take back to your donors.
🕑: 08:15 PM
Anniversary Celebration and Open Networking
Info: Stay, celebrate, and keep the conversation going.
Where is it happening?
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