About the Community Summit

The Community Summit takes place November 3 & 4, 2025 at Hotel Capstone in Tuscaloosa, AL. This two-day experience is built for people who are serious about making a difference. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, educator, student, board member, or simply someone passionate about building stronger, more connected communities — this summit is for you.

At this summit, you’re an active participant in shaping the future of your work and your community. Through inspiring keynote sessions, hands-on workshops, and interactive panel discussions, you’ll collaborate with like-minded changemakers and leave with concrete, written plans ready to put into action.

After participating in the Community Summit, you will have the tools, connections, and confidence to make a lasting impact where it matters most — right in your own community.

Anyone 18+ can attend. No special qualifications required, just a heart for making a positive impact.

Why It Matters

  • The Summit brings together leaders and stakeholders from different backgrounds to work together, share ideas, and form new partnerships. By joining forces, we can make a bigger difference, find new solutions, and help organizations better support their communities.

    Vessie Simmons | Branch Manager | CCUFC

  • We often work so hard for those (we) serve in our communities that we forget how valuable is to create connection with others who care and who are going through similar challenges. Such camaraderie helps to strengthen us, give us hope, and arm us with the energy and resources that can help our organizations better serve our communities, and this will be an awesome opportunity to build such networks!

    Megan York | Underwriting Account Executive | Alabama Public Radio

  • Our state is full of people doing incredible work, but too often they’re doing it alone. This event creates space for connection, collaboration, and fresh ideas so that together, we can build stronger nonprofits and stronger communities across Alabama.

    Rebecca Dye | Chief Operating Officer | Granted, LLC.

Real change happens when community leaders stop competing and start collaborating.

  • Grant writing strategies that get results

  • Volunteer recruitment & mobilization techniques

  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) best practices

  • Grassroots organizing & community engagement

  • Strategic planning for growth and sustainability

  • Fundraising approaches that work and much more

What You Can Expect:

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