Community Summit

Join us for the Community Summit, a two-day professional development and networking event designed to educate, equip, and inspire Alabama’s nonprofit leaders. Through dynamic workshops, expert panels, peer learning, and interactive sessions, attendees will walk away with practical tools, new connections, and bold strategies to strengthen their impact in the communities they serve.

This statewide convening brings together nonprofit professionals, grassroots organizers, community partners, and thought leaders for collaborative learning and resource sharing—culminating in a Business After Hours event and a powerful closing celebration.

NOTE: Final session topics will be shaped by attendee feedback via pre-summit survey. Your voice helps build the agenda!

Day One kicks off with networking over breakfast, an energizing keynote on grassroots leadership, and a powerful panel featuring local changemakers. Attendees will rotate through hands-on workshops on grant writing, community engagement, and strategic partnerships. The day wraps with a Business After Hours fundraising demo and networking session.

Day Two features guided roundtable discussions on youth, health, economic development, and the arts. A Lunch & Learn explores the future of nonprofits, followed by breakout sessions focused on strategic planning. The summit closes with a community celebration and take-home resources.

• Resource Fair (Both Days): Local funders, service providers, and support organizations
• Visit Tuscaloosa Hospitality Booth: Travel info, swag, and visitor experiences
• Community Wall Activation: Live, evolving space for offers, needs, and connections

• Attendees leave with actionable tools, expanded networks, and new strategies
• Increased funding and visibility for local nonprofit initiatives
• A stronger, more connected nonprofit sector across Alabama

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hotel Capstone, 320 Paul William Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, United States