Events

Session Title:
Money Moves for Mission: Funding Your Vision Without Losing Your Soul

Session Description:
Funding your work shouldn't feel like you have to become someone you're not.

In this session, Adrienne Threatt shares a real and refreshing approach to fundraising that is rooted in authenticity, relationships, and clarity of purpose. Drawing from her experience leading Hope Vibes and securing significant funding without a traditional background in development, Adrienne will walk through practical "money moves" that help you build sustainable support without compromising your values or your voice.

Fundraising should never be about pressure, performance or pretending. It's about learning how to communicate your mission with confidence, invite people into meaningful impact, and build support in a way that actually feels aligned.

You'll leave with a clearer way to talk about what you do, a fresh perspective on funding that feels less heavy, and practical shifts you can start using immediately. More than anything, this session is about helping you move forward without feeling like you have to compromise who you are to sustain what you've been called to build.

Speaker Bio:
Adrienne Threatt is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Hope Vibes Inc., a Charlotte-based nonprofit creating innovative solutions to end homelessness through direct relief, research, and community-centered strategies. Alongside her husband, Emmanuel Threatt, she has helped secure substantial funding to sustain and grow their work--without a traditional background in fundraising.

Adrienne is also the Co-Founder of Give Hope Daily Coaching + Consulting, where she supports nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations in building purpose-driven strategies that are both impactful and sustainable. Known for her bold, honest, and refreshing approach, Adrienne helps leaders move past fear and step into clarity, confidence, and action.

With a background in education, ministry, and nonprofit leadership, Adrienne brings a unique blend of strategy, storytelling, and real-life experience to every space she enters. Her passion is helping leaders fund their vision without losing who they are in the process.