Join the waitlist today for Impact + Influence.
When:
Thursday, April 30, 2026
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Where:
First United Methodist Church
Family Life Center
190 E. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia
Gaston County nonprofit executive directors, staff, and board members are invited to this day-long workshop, addressing donor development (morning sessions), digital storytelling (afternoon), collaboration (afternoon), and information about the 2026 Community Grants Cycle (afternoon).
Workshop Topics
Advocacy and Action to Get Donors’ Attention
Kayla Early, Community Liaison Manager, Viiv Health
Digital Story-Telling
Steve D’Avria, Vice President, Gaston Business Association
Information on the Community Grants Cycle 2026
Nina Greene, Grants & Scholarships Officer, Gaston Community Foundation
Collaboration
Lauren Vanacore, Community Engagement Officer, Gaston Community Foundation
