True Charity Summit

True Charity Summit

Wednesday, April 09 - Friday, April 11, 2025

Hosted by: True Charity Summit

Conference Description

The True Charity Summit is an annual national conference dedicated to equipping churches and nonprofits with effective, empowering strategies for poverty alleviation. Hosted by the True Charity Initiative, the Summit emphasizes sustainable, dignity-driven approaches that move beyond traditional aid models to foster long-term transformation.

Date

Wednesday, April 09 - Friday, April 11, 2025

Location

First Baptist Church

600 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801

Who should attend?

Nonprofit Leaders & Staff

Executive Directors, Program Managers, and frontline staff. Especially those running or evaluating services aimed at poverty alleviation or community development. Organizations seeking sustainable, dignity-centered solutions

Churches & Faith-Based Ministries

Pastors, outreach coordinators, missions staff, and ministry leaders. Faith-based teams that want to align their charitable work with biblical principles and long-term impact

Community & Civic Leaders

Local government officials, city planners, and social service leaders. Those involved in designing or funding community support systems

Educators & Advocates

Professors, researchers, and students in social work, theology, or nonprofit management. Advocates for policy and structural change in how charity and welfare are administered

Donors, Funders & Philanthropists

Individuals or foundations seeking effective giving strategies. Those looking to support charities that emphasize personal responsibility, empowerment, and measurable outcomes

Why attend?

Build a Community

The Summit gathers hundreds—271 attendees in 2025—from over 30 states, all deeply committed to effective, sustainable charity

Expert Speakers & Real Tools

Featured keynotes like Brian Fikkert (co‑author of When Helping Hurts) and James Whitford offer deep, values-driven insight. Practical breakout sessions include: Measuring outcomes & course corrections, Designing dignity-centered programs, Effective fundraising and volunteer mobilization

Action-Oriented Content

The Summit provides frameworks—“model action plans,” toolkits, and curriculum reviews—so you leave with actionable materials.

Attendees can expect

30+ Breakout Sessions

Launching initiatives that empower rather than create dependency. Assessing and enhancing existing programs for deeper impact. Strategies for engaging donors and volunteers effectively. Expanding impact through advocacy and community engagement. Strengthening organizational leadership and sustainability.

Networking Opportunities

Facilitated connections among attendees to share best practices and collaborate on solutions.

Exhibit Hall

Featuring 20 exhibitors showcasing tools and resources for effective charity work.

Registration Costs

True Charity Network Members:$185 Early Bird (before February 28), $210 Regular

General Admission:$230 Early Bird (before February 28), $260 Regular

Optional Chalmers Intensive: $47 (includes lunch on April 9)

True Charity Summit

Wednesday, April 09 - Friday, April 11, 2025

First Baptist Church, Huntsville, Alabama600 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801

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