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Communicating for the Common Good: Virtual Book Talk with Author Marrianne McMullen
Jointly hosted by ComNetworkCHICAGO and ComNetworkSEATTLE, this event is perfect for anyone seeking ways to leverage communications for positive impact.
Marrianne McMullen will read a few excerpts from her book Persuasive: 40 Lessons in Communicating for the Common Good.
ComNetworkDENVER: Connect and Celebrate ComNet25 in Denver
The Communications Network conference is coming to Denver, October 15-17, 2025. Join ComNetwork Denver and staff from ComNet HQ for a reception to connect, celebrate, and look ahead to ComNet25.
ComNetworkLA: Holiday Gathering
Please sign up and let us know if you'll be joining us. This is a free event. Food will be available for purchase from the onsite food truck, and your first beverage will be on ComNetworkLA!
ComNetworkPDX: Winter Happy Hour
Join like-minded professionals at a ComNetworkPORTLAND (ComNetPDX) Happy Hour—an evening of connection, collaboration, and camaraderie.
Process the Election Results With Your ComNetworkDC Community
If you'd like to discuss what the election results mean for the #comms4good community, join us for an informal gathering at Scotty’s Pizza in Petworth, Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
ComNetworkMIAMI: The Power of Storytelling
Interested in hearing how storytelling can supercharge your giving season campaigns? Join us for The Power of Storytelling: Giving Season! This thoughtful discussion brings together Miami nonprofit pros to share insights on how to motivate and mobilize your donors.
ComNetworkPDX: Fall Happy Hour
Join like-minded professionals at a ComNetworkPORTLAND (ComNetPDX) Happy Hour—an evening of connection, collaboration, and camaraderie.
ComNetworkSEATTLE Social Hour at Perihelion Brewery
Come join the fun at ComNetworkSEATTLE's Social Hour at Perihelion Brewery in Beacon Hill! Join us for an evening of networking and socializing with fellow communications professionals. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and enjoy some delicious craft brews.
ComNetworkCHICAGO: Sustaining Local Journalism: A Critical Discussion & Networking Event
Join us for an engaging panel discussion with local journalism leaders on October 22 from 8:30-10 AM at NORC’s downtown office. This is a unique opportunity to connect with and learn from local journalists while discussing the challenges facing local media.
ComNetworkNY Special Happy Hour
Join us for a special happy hour next Wednesday, where you can hang out with your fellow communications pros in the social good space, share stories, and unwind over drinks.
ComNetworkSF Bay Area: Become a Better Social Justice Communicator
Mixte Communications is offering a free, half-day social justice communications workshop to ComNetwork Bay Area members and friends. The workshop is designed to help you develop a strategic communications plan for your organization—regardless of experience or organizational budget.
(CANCELLED) Calling Bullsh*t with Carl Bergstrom and ComNetworkSEATTLE
CANCELLED BUT WILL BE RESCHEDULED
PICNIC CANCELLED - Other Meet-Ups Planned
CANCELLED: The good news: there is a free event happening Sept. 25 and next week (Oct. 1) that we wanted to share. See details in the event post and stay tuned for a save the date for a late fall ComNet Local NY event!
ComNetworkDENVER: Happy Hour
Join us for an evening of connection, networking and FUN at the beautiful Dominion Towers SkyDeck, graciously hosted by Boettcher Foundation. This free event invites communications professionals working at nonprofits, foundations and agencies to connect with one another, share learnings and celebrate the start of fall.
ComNetworkATL: Fall Connect
Join us for the ComNetworkAtlanta Fall Connect —a laid back evening of connection and collaboration with fellow communicators (storytellers, strategists, designers, researchers, producers, and community builders and more) who believe in the power of communications for good!
ComNetworkMIAMI Mixer
ComNetwork Miami returns this Fall with a series of programs and conversations to create a positive social impact. Join us for our re-launch mixer with our friends at Books & Books Coral Gables later this month!
ComNetworkNORTH CAROLINA: Kick-off in Durham
Newly formed, ComNetworkNC is dedicated to creating community, building the bench of social impact communicators in NC, and coordinating learnings and efforts across the state.
ComNetworkCHICAGO: Summer Happy Hour
This happy hour is open to anyone: ComNet members, your friends, colleagues, anyone interested in meeting and hanging out with like-minded folks in the Comms for Good space. All are welcome :).
Look for ComNet friends at an open table!
ComNetworkDC: Summer Baseball Outing
ComNetworkDC is gathering to cheer for our local baseball teams at Camden Yards!
ComNetworkPDX: Summer Happy Hour
Join us for the ComNetworkPORTLAND (ComNetPDX) Happy Hour—an evening of connection, collaboration, and camaraderie.
ComNetworkCHICAGO: Networking and Learning at Northwestern's Knight Lab
Join ComNetworkCHICAGO on July 24 to tour Northwestern's innovative Knight Lab at the Medill School of Journalism. Learn about the latest advancements in digital media and connect with other communicators for good.
ComNetworkSEATTLE Rooftop Summer Social
Join ComNetworkSEATTLE for a rooftop summer social! Soak up the sun and connect with fellow communicators on the rooftop deck at PCC Community Markets - Ballard Co-op.
ComNetworkNY Summer School: AI in Communications
Level up your Artificial Intelligence (AI) knowledge in this free interactive workshop. Join your ComNet NY colleagues for a *201-level session, created in partnership with the AI-savvy PTKO team, focusing on advanced applications of AI and ethical considerations, such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and transparency.
ComNetworkLA: Habitat Restoration Day
Join fellow social impact communicators on Saturday, June 22, for a volunteer day with Friends of the LA River, California Native Plant Society, and San Fernando Valley Audubon. This Habitat Restoration Day promises a morning of invasive plant removal and bird walks in the Sepulveda Basin.
ComNetworkDETROIT: Summer Happy Hour
Join ComNetworkDETROIT for a summer happy hour at Brix Wine Bar. Mix & Mingle with other nonprofit and foundation comms for good professionals, and enjoy one Detroit's newest wine bars located not far from the riverfront.
ComNetworkDENVER: World Cafe
Join ComNetwork Denver for an engaging morning of roundtable discussions with your fellow communications professionals.
ComNetworkDC Summer Kickoff Happy Hour
Kick off the summer at ComNetworkDC's in-person happy hour on Wednesday, June 12 sponsored and hosted by Spitfire Strategies on the rooftop deck of their Foggy Bottom office!
ComNetworkLA: Spring Social
Join us on Wednesday, May 29th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for an evening of connecting, networking and mingling with fellow communications professionals.
This is a free event to reconnect with colleagues, share ideas, and celebrate the spring season.
ComNetworkSEATTLE Happy Hour at Stoup Brewing
Stoup Brewing (Capitol Hill) happy hour! Come and hang with other ComNetwork Seattle folks at Stoup Brewing for a (non-hosted) happy hour between 5:30-7:30pm PDT.
ComNetworkNEW ENGLAND: Networking for Maine Communications Professionals
Join our gathering in Portland, Maine! On May 9 at 4pm-6:30pm, Maine-area communications professionals will gather at:
Rising Tide Brewing
103 Fox St, Portland
East Room
Complimentary appetizers will be served.
ComNetworkCHICAGO: Spring Happy Hour
Come join us for a fun and casual evening at Randolph Tavern! Network with fellow communication professionals, share ideas, and unwind after a long day of work. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in the sector. Don't miss out on this chance to relax, socialize, and enjoy some drinks in a laid-back setting. We look forward to seeing you there!
ComNetworkNY: LOCAL Happy Hour
Come join your friends and colleagues for a ComNet NY Local gathering to reconnect with fellow communicators and welcome in the warmer weather and longer days.
Join us for happy hour snacks and a glass or two of whatever strikes your fancy and catch-up with friends old and new.
ComNetworkDETROIT: Storytelling & Narrative
On Wednesday April 24 from 3:30-5pm, we’ll gather at The Skillman Foundation in Detroit to connect and converse.
This event is for communications professionals who are interested in talking about storytelling and narrative.
We’ll cover: What is a narrative? How does it relate to communications strategies? Where does storytelling fit in?
ComNetworkNEW ENGLAND: Boston-Area Networking Event
Join fellow Boston-area communications professionals for an informal networking event. Drinks and appetizers are on us!*
This casual, open-invitation networking opportunity is for any area communications professional, especially those in the social sector doing communications-for-good. This gathering is free to attend.