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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.
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.
Community Foundations October 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 October Circles Meeting
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Consultants Circle October Meeting
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One-Person Comms Shops October Circles Meeting
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Black Communicators October Circles Meeting
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Design Comms Circle October Meeting
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Health Comms October Circles Meeting
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Housing Comms October Circles Meeting
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LGBTQ+ Communicators October Circles Meeting
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Digital Circle October Meeting
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Research & Science Comms October Circles Meeting
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Management & Department Leads October Circles Meeting
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Internal Communications October Circles Meeting
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Social Justice Comms October Circles Meeting
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ComNetworkPORTLAND: Fall Happy Hour
Join our happy hour to connect with local professionals who are leveraging communications to advance a more just world.
ComNetworkNORTH CAROLINA: Winston-Salem Meetup
Join us for our next ComNetworkNorth Carolina in-person networking gathering! We'll be meeting in Winston-Salem on at Incendiary Brewing in the Coal Pit.
ComNetworkNY: Happy Hour
Come join your friends and colleagues on 9/17 for an end-of-summer ComNetworkNY gathering to catch up with fellow communicators and make new connections.
ComNetworkCHICAGO: Speed Networking
Meet new people over small plates and a drink—structured speed networking, then open mingling.
ComNetworkNEW ENGLAND: Manchester, NH Happy Hour
ComNetworkNEW ENGLAND is hosting a late-afternoon happy hour for ComNet members and local communications professionals (that’s you!) on Thursday, September 17 in Manchester, New Hampshire.
ComNetworkSACRAMENTO: Coffee & Connection: CapRadio
Join ComNetworkSACRAMENTO for a morning of conversation, connection, and insights from CapRadio's team about the Sacramento region, today's media landscape, and the role communicators play in helping communities stay informed and engaged.
ComNetworkLA: Coffee Mixer
Coffee’s on us! Drop by for coffee and conversation. At the Network, we believe in the power of connecting, gathering, and learning together.
ComNetworkATL: Community Meetup
Join us for a ComNetworkATL Meetup —a laid back evening of connection and collaboration with fellow communicators who believe in the power of communications for good.
ComNetworkSACRAMENTO + SF BAY AREA: Leading with Courageous Communications
Join Northern California Grantmakers, Narratur Studio, and ComNetworkLOCAL groups from Sacramento and the Bay Area for a dynamic workshop for philanthropic communications professionals.
ComNetworkLA: A Summer Night
Join ComNetworkLA on August 29 for the Grand Performances season finale in DTLA.
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.
ComNetworkSF BAY AREA: Insights from Oakland Mayor Lee's Comms Team
The ComNetworkSF BAY AREA, in partnership with Change Consulting, invites you to an in-person gathering of communicators across the social sector, featuring a special conversation with members of Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s communications team.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
ComNetworkDC: Summer Breakfast
Start your morning with coffee, bagels, and your favorite DC communicators at the ComNetworkDC summer breakfast meetup!
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!