Q3 Thursday Think & Thrive :Building Bridges Networking Mixer
About this Event
Thursday Think & Thrive: The Cost of Being Unprepared
Grant Readiness and Compliance as Your Competitive Advantage
Featured Presenter: Patrina Pelton-Smith, Nonprofit Strategist & Capacity Building Expert
Many nonprofit leaders spend significant time searching for grants but overlook the very things funders expect to see before making an investment.
The reality? Grant readiness and compliance are often the difference between organizations that consistently secure funding and those that continue to struggle.
Grant readiness positions your organization to compete successfully for funding. Compliance ensures your organization can responsibly manage and sustain that funding once it arrives.
Join us on Thursday, August 20th for a practical, strategy-focused session designed to help nonprofit leaders strengthen their organizations from the inside out.
Through real-world examples and actionable guidance, Patrina Pelton-Smith will walk attendees through the systems, structures, and practices that build funder confidence and create long-term sustainability.
A New Format for a Growing Community
For nearly two years, Sunday Social has brought nonprofit leaders together on weekends to learn, connect, and grow. As our community has evolved, we've heard from many leaders who want more opportunities to engage but find it difficult to commit to weekend events.
That's why we're trying something new.
Thursday Think & Thrive marks our first-ever weekday gathering, designed to test whether a midweek experience creates greater accessibility, engagement, and impact for nonprofit leaders and professionals.
We're inviting our community to help us explore a simple question:
What happens when we intentionally create space for nonprofit leaders to pause, learn, and connect during the workweek?
Whether you've attended Sunday Social before or this is your first event with us, we'd love for you to be part of this next chapter.
What You'll Learn
✔ The Core Components of Grant Readiness
Learn what funders expect to see before they invest and how to assess your organization's readiness.
✔ Key Compliance Requirements Every Nonprofit Should Know
Understand the policies, practices, and systems that help organizations remain accountable and funding-ready.
✔ How Grant Readiness and Compliance Work Together
Discover why securing funding is only half the battle—and how strong compliance practices protect your organization and its mission.
✔ A Practical Readiness Checklist You Can Implement Immediately
Leave with a roadmap to strengthen your governance, operations, financial systems, and organizational capacity.
What to Expect
• Practical training with real-world nonprofit examples
• Guided discussion and application activities
• Networking with nonprofit leaders and changemakers
• Brunch and meaningful community connections
• Tools and resources you can implement immediately
Why This Matters
Funders aren't just investing in programs—they're investing in organizations.
The nonprofits that stand out are the ones that demonstrate strong leadership, sound governance, financial accountability, and the ability to steward resources effectively.
If you're ready to strengthen your organization's foundation and increase your competitiveness for funding, this session is for you.
Reserve your seat today.
Space is limited.
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Registration and Open Networking
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:35 AM
First Give Away
🕑: 11:35 AM - 12:00 PM
Purpose and Overview and Nonprofit Introductions
🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:15 PM
Featured Presentation
🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:50 PM
Panelist Interview
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:40 PM
Activity Breakout Session
🕑: 01:40 PM - 01:45 PM
Grant Giveaway
🕑: 01:45 PM
Closing Stements and Open Networking
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 23.18 to USD 81.88
