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Independent Sector’s National Summit 2025 has officially come to a close! With an incredible lineup of speakers, sessions, and collaborations, this year’s event brought together professionals from across the charitable sector — nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs — to build capacity, share knowledge, foster collaboration, expand networks, and strengthen advocacy.
The charitable sector stands at a critical inflection point, facing unprecedented challenges while holding tremendous power to champion change. By uniting our voices and vision, we are unlocking the sector’s full potential to meet the moment and drive real progress.
Stay tuned — details about Independent Sector’s National Summit 2026, including dates and location, will be announced soon. We can’t wait to continue the momentum and we hope to see you there!
Reasons to Attend
1 Workshops & Training Sessions Participate in expert-led sessions designed to enhance your skills and deepen your knowledge, giving you practical tools you can implement immediately.
2 Networking Connect with a diverse group of nonprofit and philanthropic leaders to broaden your influence and foster meaningful partnerships.
3 Community Tours and Nonprofit Site Visits Experience the impact of community-driven solutions firsthand by engaging with local initiatives.
4 Lasting Impact Summit participants will leave with strategies to enhance their financial sustainability, workforce development, community trust, and advocacy effectiveness—creating ripple effects to benefit communities for years to come. This isn’t just another conference; it’s an investment in your organization’s future impact.
Awaiting you in Atlanta at Independent Sector’s National Summit 2025 are unparalleled networking, cutting-edge insights and learning, inspiration, rejuvenation, and the opportunity to help shape the future of the sector.
Session Topics
Independent Sector’s National Summit 2025 brought together seven interconnected conversations essential to strengthening organizations and amplifying impact.
Financially Robust Organizations
Maintaining financial health for long-lasting success.
Trusted Voices
Building community trust through authentic partnerships.
Active Advocates
Using collective power to advance policies for a just nation.
Transformative Philanthropy
Aligning values, policy awareness, and inclusive practices to maximize funding impact and build stronger communities through intentional giving.
Artificial Intelligence
Navigating AI’s ethical and practical implications in the charitable sector.
Strategic Volunteer Engagement
Activating volunteers to strengthen organizational capacity and community engagement.
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Meet the Host Committee
Thank you to the Host Committee members who ensured the success of Independent Sector’s National Summit 2025!
Ann Cramer, IBM (Retired)
Milton Little, Jr., United Way of Greater Atlanta
Janelle Williams, Kindred Futures
Sam Pettway, Boardwalk Consulting
Ron Alston, Truist
Kirk Brown, Ron Clark Academy
Tamieka Mosely, Grantmakers for Southern Progress
Frank Fernandez, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Blythe Robinson, Sheltering Arms for Kids
Georj Lewis, Clayton State University
Gigi Pedraza, Latino Community Fund
Rohit Malhotra, Center for Civic Innovation
Julianna Cagle, Goizueta Foundation
Karen Beavor, Georgia Center for Nonprofits
Dena Chadwick, Philanthropy Southeast
Brian Goebel, Emory University
Megan Sparks, City of Atlanta