Q3 Thursday Think & Thrive :Building Bridges Networking Mixer

Sunday Social Q3: Fundraising & Programming — Design With Purpose, Fund With Confidence

Featured Presenter: Patrina Pelton-Smith, Nonprofit Strategist & Fundraising Expert

For many nonprofits, the gap between mission and sustainability comes down to two things: program design and fundraising strategy. When these are aligned, organizations thrive. When they’re not, growth stalls.

Join us on August 27th from 11 AM–2 PM for a powerful brunch-and-learn session with Patrina Pelton-Smith, a respected nonprofit strategist known for helping organizations build strong programs and secure the funding they need to scale.

This Sunday Social edition is designed for founders, new leaders, and established organizations seeking clarity on how to strengthen their programming and increase financial stability.

💡 In This Session, You’ll Learn:

✔ How to design programs funders want to support

Understand what makes a program both mission-aligned and fundable—and how to strengthen yours.

✔ Fundraising strategies that create long-term sustainability

Discover practical approaches for diversifying revenue, attracting donors, and building systems that grow with your organization.

✔ How to align your mission, programming, and fundraising goals

Learn how to eliminate the disconnect that keeps many nonprofits stuck and overwhelmed.

✔ What funders look for — and how to stand out

Patrina breaks down the essentials of storytelling, measurement, and credibility that build donor confidence.

🥂 What to Expect at Sunday Social

• Expert training with real-world nonprofit examples
• Hands-on activities to refine your program or fundraising approach
• Brunch + networking with leaders who “get it”
• Community conversations that spark collaboration and support
• Practical tools you can use immediately to strengthen your organization

🎁 $250 Grant Giveaway — Sponsored by Grant Boss University

During the session, emcee Trimona Green will award a $250 grant to a nonprofit leader.
To qualify, attendees must bring another registered nonprofit leader with them.

If you’re ready to grow your nonprofit with intention—and build programs and fundraising systems that actually work—this session will give you the clarity, structure, and strategy you need.

Seats are limited. Reserve your spot and take your nonprofit’s sustainability to the next level.