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ComNetworkDC: Summer Breakfast
Start your morning with coffee, bagels, and your favorite DC communicators at the ComNetworkDC summer breakfast meetup!
Community Foundations August Circles Meeting
Join Circles, communities of practice for Network members to connect based on the role you play, the issue/topic your organization focuses on, or your shared identities.
Consultants Circle August Meeting
Join Circles, communities of practice for Network members to connect based on the role you play, the issue/topic your organization focuses on, or your shared identities.
Research & Science Comms August Circles Meeting
Join Circles, communities of practice for Network members to connect based on the role you play, the issue/topic your organization focuses on, or your shared identities.
Design Comms Circle August Meeting
Join Circles, communities of practice for Network members to connect based on the role you play, the issue/topic your organization focuses on, or your shared identities.
Health Comms August Circles Meeting
Join Circles, communities of practice for Network members to connect based on the role you play, the issue/topic your organization focuses on, or your shared identities.
Education Comms August Circles Meeting
Join Circles, communities of practice for Network members to connect based on the role you play, the issue/topic your organization focuses on, or your shared identities.
ComNetworkNEW ENGLAND: Providence, RI Summer Social
We are honored to partner with the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact in making this gathering available to communications for good professionals across Rhode Island and New England at large. This event is a free opportunity to reconnect with old colleagues and meet new ones.
Housing Comms August Circles Meeting
Join Circles, communities of practice for Network members to connect based on the role you play, the issue/topic your organization focuses on, or your shared identities.
LGBTQ+ Communicators August Circles Meeting
Join Circles, communities of practice for Network members to connect based on the role you play, the issue/topic your organization focuses on, or your shared identities.
ComNetworkDETROIT: Summer Patio Party
Join fellow communicators for good on Aug 19 for a patio party along the Detroit River, at The Skillman Foundation offices. Happy hour food and refreshments will be provided along with fun games and conversation starters!
One-Person Comms Shops August Circles Meeting
Join Circles, communities of practice for Network members to connect based on the role you play, the issue/topic your organization focuses on, or your shared identities.
ComNetworkCHICAGO: Forging Connections: August Happy Hour
It's August in Chicago. It's hot. So is a forge—which is what "Koval" means. Join us for happy hour at the city's first distillery since Prohibition.
Black Communicators August Circles Meeting
Join Circles, communities of practice for Network members to connect based on the role you play, the issue/topic your organization focuses on, or your shared identities.
Management & Department Leads August Circles Meeting
Join Circles, communities of practice for Network members to connect based on the role you play, the issue/topic your organization focuses on, or your shared identities.
Internal Communications August Circles Meeting
Join Circles, communities of practice for Network members to connect based on the role you play, the issue/topic your organization focuses on, or your shared identities.
Social Justice Comms August Circles Meeting
Join Circles, communities of practice for Network members to connect based on the role you play, the issue/topic your organization focuses on, or your shared identities.
ComNetworkKANSAS CITY: Using AI Tools for Good
Join ComNetworkKANSAS CITY for a relaxed happy hour featuring drinks, light appetizers, and plenty of time to catch up with colleagues and meet new faces before we dive into a facilitated peer conversation.
ComNetworkDENVER: Communicating Clearly in the Age of AI
Join us for a hands-on training session to sharpen your communication skills and help you navigate the role of AI in your work.
Digital Circle August Meeting
Join Circles, communities of practice for Network members to connect based on the role you play, the issue/topic your organization focuses on, or your shared identities.
ComNetworkST. LOUIS: Summer Social
Let's keep the momentum going with a summer social to meet others in the field, exchange ideas, and build connections. Enjoy drinks and snacks on us, and feel free to bring a friend.
ComNetworkCHICAGO: Speed Networking
Meet new people over small plates and a drink—structured speed networking, then open mingling.
ComNetworkPORTLAND: Skate Night
ComNetworkPDX is organizing a night of movement, connection and good ol' fashioned fun at Oaks Park Skating Rink. Join cause communicators from across the metro region as we lace up our roller skates and lift each other up.
Join the Waitlist for ComNet26!
ComNet is the annual gathering of The Communications Network — connecting leaders working in communications for good over three days of ideas, insights, inspiration, and fun! ComNet26 will gather 950+ foundation and nonprofit communicators in San Diego September 30 - October 2, 2026.
ComNetworkSEATTLE: The AI Conundrum
Join ComNetworkSEATTLE, UW Communication Leadership, WE Lead, and award-winning media producer Sandy Cioffi for a free workshop on AI.
CANCELLED: ComNetworkCHICAGO: Third Thursdays Happy Hour at The Northman
Join Communications Network Chicago at The Northman Beer & Cider Garden for our Third Thursdays Happy Hour series!
ComNetworkNEW ENGLAND: Boston Summer Social
Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones at the ComNetworkNEW ENGLAND Summer Social in Boston. This event is a free opportunity to get to know other professionals in the "communications for good" field.
ComNetworkPORTLAND: Anniversary Happy Hour
ComNetworkPORTLAND and Philanthropy Northwest are teaming up for a special happy hour to celebrate Philanthropy Northwest's 50th anniversary.
ComNetworkPDX: Coffee and Breakfast
Your favorite fellow cause communicators are gathering at the Center for Great Purposes inside the Meyer Memorial Trust offices. Catch up with familiar faces or meet someone new while enjoying some morning refreshments.
ComNetworkNEW ENGLAND: Hartford Happy Hour
In partnership with the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, ComNetwork New England is hosting a late-afternoon happy hour for Network members and communications professionals (that’s you!) in Hartford.
ComNetworkNY: Breakfast Chat: How Fundraising & Communications Work Best Together
Join us for breakfast and conversation about how Development and Communications professionals work best together. Connect with communications and fundraising colleagues from across the sector!
ComNetworkCHICAGO: Third Thursdays Happy Hour at Marz
Join Communications Network Chicago at Recess for a special soccer edition of our Third Thursdays Happy Hour series!
ComNetworkST. LOUIS: Launch Event
Join us for the launch of ComNetwork ST. LOUIS, a place for communication professionals to connect and share ideas. This inaugural gathering is a chance to meet others in the field, exchange ideas, and build connections over a beverage and snacks on us.
WEBINAR: Meaning Making Around What Matters Most
In this Network webinar, Spitfire Strategies joins us to share emerging and best practices for meaning making in these times. This session is for strategic communicators who want to explore how to do meaning making well, take advantage of existing opportunities, and use the evolving information ecosystem in our favor.
ComNetworkCHICAGO: Conversation and Connections with the Simmons Center for Global Chicago
The Communications Network Chicago and The Simmons Center for Global Chicago are partnering for a joint happy hour. Hope to see you there!
ComNetworkPDX: Happy Hour | Spring 2026
Join our happy hour to connect with local professionals who are leveraging communications to advance a more just world. This local gathering is an opportunity to connect and share insights with other people who are using communications to advance justice, belonging, and a more equitable world.
ComNetworkSEATTLE: Connect with Allen Family Philanthropies
In the spirit of fostering connections, AFP is excited to partner with ComNetwork Seattle to host a networking happy hour at the foundation offices in Chinatown/ID in late May. There will be plenty of time for forging connections over drinks and snacks!
ComNetworkSACRAMENTO: After the Ideas Meetup
Join ComNetworkSACRAMENTO for an evening gathering of communicators from across the region — and across California, as fellow storytellers gather in Sacramento for the CalMatters Ideas Festival!
ComNetworkSF BAY AREA: Insightful Sips: Identity, Advocacy, and What Comes Next
Join RALLY and ComNet SF Bay Area for drinks and real talk on identity, advocacy, and what's next in creating change! Together, we’ll dig into research that sheds light on how younger Gen Z and Gen Alpha really think about culture, equity, and identity. Join us in person as we dig into what resonates with young people
ComNetworkATL: Community Meetup
Join us for a ComNetworkAtlanta Meetup —a laid back evening of connection and collaboration with fellow communicators who believe in the power of communications for good.
ComNetworkDETROIT: Spring Happy Hour
Come toast Michigan spring and connect (or reconnect) with fellow Michiganders working in communications for good. We’ve all been waiting for warm weather—so if it cooperates, we’ll be out in the York Yard. If not, find us inside.
ComNetworkLA + SF BAY AREA + SACRAMENTO: California Community Connection Hour
Our May mixer will be a virtual, no-boundaries event. This time, we'll bring ALL THREE of our California LOCALS together across LA, the Bay Area, and Sacramento for a casual social sprint.
ComNetworkNEW ENGLAND: Crisis Communications for Nonprofits Panel
On April 29, ComNetwork New England is hosting a panel discussion on navigating reputational crises in the nonprofit sector—and you’re invited.
ComNetworkSEATTLE: Insightful Sips - Identity, Advocacy, and What Comes Next
New research from RALLY sheds light on how younger Gen Z and Gen Alpha think about the issues that matter most. By uncovering what resonates across backgrounds and viewpoints, we’ll share insights into the values shaping how young people see the world, how these generations are reimagining civic and political engagement, and what it takes to secure lasting support for inclusive, unifying values.
ComNetworkDC: Spring Happy Hour
Connect with fellow communicators in the DMV and learn more about ComNetworkDC at this free event. Light snacks will be provided. Enjoy extended happy hour drink specials, thanks to our host, Luna Hall.
ComNetworkMIAMI: Spirited Conversations
This spring, ComNet Miami is in full bloom! On April 21, we'll have our first social gathering of the year, and we hope you can join us. Enjoy a complimentary drink, passed bites and a chance to reconnect with communicators for good at Spirited Conversations.
ComNetworkCHICAGO: “Third Thursdays” April Happy Hour
Great news for the folks up north - for this month's Third Thursdays happy hour, we're heading back to Sketchbook Brewing in Evanston. Join us April 16 for drinks and pizza!
ComNetworkDENVER: Metro Caring Tour + Social Hour
Join us for an evening of networking plus a behind-the-scenes look at the work happening at Metro Caring, one of Colorado’s leading anti-hunger organizations.
ComNetworkSF BAY AREA: Communicating Values in Volatile Times - MIND THE GAP
ComNetwork SF BAY AREA id gathering foundation and nonprofit leaders to share how mission-driven leaders working in communications are approaching their messaging and building resilience when the principles and people fundamental to social change work are under attack.
ComNetworkSACRAMENTO: March Breakfast Mixer
Join ComNetworkSACRAMENTO for our very first in-person gathering! This morning meet-up on Friday, March 27 is an opportunity to learn about our new LOCAL group and connect with others who are using communications to advance positive social change.
ComNetworkCHICAGO: Lunch & Learn Webinar
Join career coach Melanie Wright for a practical, interactive workshop for ComNetwork Chicago members. You’ll leave with clear strategies to future-proof your career and stay grounded through change.
ComNetworkCHICAGO: “Third Thursdays” Happy Hour
Join Comnet Chicago for a happy hour at Consignment Lounge in Logan Square. Browse ideas, trade stories, and curate some new connections!
ComNetworkDETROIT: Coffee Meet-Up at Co.act
It’s been too long, ComNet Detroit! We are excited to partner with Co.act Detroit to host our first gathering of the year for coffee, connection, and conversation with your fellow communicators-for-good.
ComNetworkATL: Coffee & Connect
Start your morning with ComNetwork Atlanta over coffee (or tea), bagels, and the conversation and connection you’ve come to enjoy at our Community Meetups.