Community Impact

Nonprofit Roundtables

Nonprofit Roundtables create space for local nonprofit leaders and staff to exchange ideas, discuss sector-specific challenges, strengthen relationships, and share practical resources that support mission-driven organizations across the Oak Ridge area.

Why This Matters

The nonprofit sector faces challenges that are often different from those of for-profit businesses, including funding pressure, staff capacity, volunteer engagement, program delivery, and collaboration demands. These roundtables were created to support nonprofit members with a space that reflects those realities.

The chamber’s Nonprofit Council helps guide this work by bringing together local nonprofit executives who understand the needs of mission-driven organizations. Through the roundtable format, participants can learn from each other, strengthen partnerships, and surface practical ideas that improve community impact.

Roundtables are intended to help nonprofit leaders share brochures, business cards, upcoming events, partnership opportunities, current needs, and relevant information that can lead to stronger collaboration across the region.

Who Should Attend

Executive directors, nonprofit staff, development leaders, program managers, board-connected leaders, and partners who support nonprofit work in the community.

What To Expect

Lunch, conversation, training on trending nonprofit topics, and relationship-building with other organizations serving the Oak Ridge area.