GDConnect 2024

"As a first-time attendee and new user of GivingData, it's exciting to be in a thoughtful and collaborative space. I feel very welcomed and at home."

Alicia Baird, Strada Education Foundation

“What I love the most is the ability to talk to other users and see how they’re using the system.”

Jen Ruffner, The Summit Foundation

“[At GDConnect], you can talk about big ideas and get concrete examples of how to improve your processes.”

Katherine McGonagle, The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

“A big thing I took back from GDConnect was a good vision moving forward for how to work better within our system.”

David Demosthenes, Wagner Foundation

“I met a lot of great people [at GDConnect] and made great connections!”

Deborah Clark, Woods Fund Chicago

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Astrik Tenney

Strada Education Foundation

Bill Inama

Buell Foundation

Heather Moore

The Just Trust for Education

Jen Ruffner

The Summit Foundation

Kyla Kasharian

Siegel Family Endowment

Lena Lukonen

The Starr Foundation

Megan Muneeb

Overdeck Family Foundation

MJ Thorne

The Goizueta Foundation

Richelle Pittella

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

FAQ's

When is GDConnect?

GDConnect starts on Tuesday, September 24 at 8:30 AM with GivingData 101 for new users and a Welcome Reception for all attendees at 5:45 PM. The official "Day One" sessions start at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, September 25 and go until 1:30 PM on Friday, September 27.

Who can attend?

GDConnect is open to all GivingData users, partners, and team members.

What is included in my ticket?

General registration provides you with access to all three days of sessions, as well as a pre-conference welcome reception on September 24. Breakfast and lunch will be provided during the remaining three days, with a dinner hosted on Wednesday, September 25.

What is GivingData 101?

Hosted in person, GivingData 101 is a pre-conference workshop for new GivingData users. The purchase of a GivingData 101 ticket provides you with access to the workshop taking place on Tuesday, September 24 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

What is the dress code?

The attire for this conference will be business casual. Atlanta weather in September can reach the mid-to-high 80's so dress light. We also recommend bringing some comfy shoes as some attractions and restaurants are within walking distance.

What is there to do near the hotel?

Being located in Midtown, there is a lot to do and see near The Georgian Terrace, including the Fox Theatre, Botanical Garden, and plenty of restaurants. We will inlcude local attractions in the GDConnect 2024 app and you can see more ideas here: https://discoveratlanta.com/50fun/midtown/

September 24-27

The Georgian Terrace, Atlanta

Get ready, it's almost time!

GDConnect 2024 is an immersive GivingData user convening at The Georgian Terrace in Atlanta.

Why attend GDConnect?

Join us in beautiful Atlanta

Thank you to everyone who made GDConnect 2024 possible.

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PLANNING COMMITTEE

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