By CCF
Relationship-building is not a side benefit of this conference; it is the core function.
The Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) Family Reunion is back!
And I think we can all agree that it’s not like other fundraising or nonprofit conferences.
The CCF Family Reunion is about relationship, not just content. It’s about being together, in person, as whole humans – moving relationships offline, building trust, joy, and a sense of shared movement. Relationship-building is not a side benefit of this conference; it is the core function. Learning, content, and thought leadership are in service of connection, not the other way around at the CCF Family Reunion.
The Family Reunion also intentionally exists to elevate Black, Indigenous, queer, trans, and other marginalized leaders — especially those whose wisdom may not be currently captured in written or academic formats. This focus creates a safer, more supported pathway for BIPOC thought leaders to present; values oral, relational, and experiential knowledge; and it designs away barriers, such as credentials, polished presentation norms, and unpaid labor.
Additionally, accessibility shows up repeatedly as a design principle of this conference and part of the “how,” not an accommodation afterthought. This includes mobility access, masking, ventilation, food justice (including religious, medical, and cultural needs), language justice (through Spanish sessions and ASL interpretation), neurodivergent supports (like quiet rooms, advanced materials, and stim tools), and social consent and safety.
About our location
Speaking of accessibility, we are pleased to announce that the Family Reunion will be held at Good Life Vacation Rental Resort & Event Spaces in San Diego, California.
This space was chosen intentionally because it is fully up-to-date with ADA compliant codes and fully accessible to wheelchair access, has open classrooms and an open floor plan to prevent the spread of COVID or other illnesses, has nearby public transportation, and is 10 minutes away from downtown San Diego.
Who should attend and why?
The gathering, sessions, and add-ons will center people historically excluded from philanthropy spaces, including Black, Indigenous, queer, trans, and other marginalized fundraisers, funders, and other nonprofit workers, but all members of the philanthropy and nonprofit sectors are invited and encouraged to attend.
People who are true to and people who are new to Community-Centric Fundraising principles should attend to connect and come together as a community, build meaningful relationships with one another, and to take part in sessions that interest them, and ones that are typically missing from other conferences.
Stay tuned for a complete list of the sessions!
What attendees from 2025 and new registrants have to say:
The inaugural CCF Family Reunion was, in one word, joyful. Not something I’d usually say about a fundraising conference! The speakers, the attendees, the programming…all of it felt deeply respectful, insightful, and fun. As a disabled woman with very limited energy, conferences can be a nightmare for me, often leaving me drained and even sick from the energy required to navigate the days. But I left the CCF Family Reunion with a spark of excitement and momentum and I can’t wait to learn alongside my CCF peeps again this year.
— Cat Ashton
The CCF reunion and conference is a 2025 highlight for me! Being in community, sharing a justice forward mindset and learning from each other were just of the few gems I got to experience. I look forward to going again.
— Paulina Artieda
I appreciate the availability of pricing options and the care and intentionality that went into creating them. Given some recent challenges, I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to afford attendance. Seeing those options was a relief and pleasant surprise. I’m looking forward to being in a financial position to pay it forward in the future. Thank you!
— Anonymous
We hope to see you there!
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