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.

What You Can Expect:

  • 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

*Earlybird special until 9/15/25