NextGen: Rooted & Rising

Calling all changemakers, visionaries, and nonprofit rising stars!

Join us for the 11th Annual YNPN Next Gen event—Rooted & Rising: Celebrate where you’ve been. Grow into who you’re becoming—on August 14, 2025 from 5:30 - 8 pm at the vibrant Atlanta Tech Village in Buckhead.

Just like our venue—a hub built to nurture bold ideas and ambitious doers—we’re creating space for you to connect, grow, and thrive.

Whether you're just starting your journey or carving your own unique path in the nonprofit or philanthropic world, this evening is designed to fuel your purpose.

✨ What to expect:

• 🌮 Tacos catered by Amorous Tacos + drinks (because great conversations deserve great snacks, wine & beer provided)

• 🎤 A dynamic panel of Metro Atlanta nonprofit and philanthropic leaders + 1:1 networking with all of our speakers sharing real stories of growth, grit, and impact

• 🤝 Plenty of time to mingle, mix, and spark new connections with leaders and peers

1. Jane Hale Hopkins, President of Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
2. Katrina Mitchell, Director of Atlanta Civic Site at Annie E. Casey Foundation
3. Chelsey Tabakian Odom, Director of Board Engagement at Boys & Girls Club of America
4. Tommy Pearce, Executive Director at Neighborhood Nexus
5. Juanita Sheppard, VP of Foundation & Government Partnerships, United Way of Greater Atlanta
6. Moderated by Dana Snyder, Author of the Monthly Giving Mastermind

We’re spotlighting diverse pathways to leadership, and we want you in the room to celebrate, learn, and cultivate your next bold move. Speakers will be mingling after the panel for individual questions and impactful conversations.

Let’s grow together.

Media Note:

YNPN Atlanta reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at this event, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. YNPN Atlanta may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by YNPN Atlanta including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, newspapers, social media posts, television, websites, etc.

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

YNPN Membership: Individuals committed to growing as leaders within their organizations and the Atlanta nonprofit community should consider becoming members of YNPN Atlanta. YNPN Atlanta helps to build the young nonprofit community in Atlanta and is committed to advancing the vital work of the public sector. Members receive free or discounted admission to all YNPN Atlanta events, access to events and professional services, and are exclusively considered for unique opportunities with YNPN Atlanta.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Atlanta Tech Village, 3423 Piedmont Road Northeast, Atlanta, United States