Donor Dinners by Astronomic

The right donors. The right table.

Donor Dinners connect nonprofit founders and social entrepreneurs with curated major donors, foundation officers, and philanthropists — in an intimate private setting where real relationships are built.

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8–12

Guests per dinner

19

Cities

Monthly

Frequency per city

$25

RocketFuel per dinner

How It Works

A dinner designed for mission-driven connections.

01

Nonprofit founders are selected

Each Donor Dinner features 4–6 nonprofit founders or social entrepreneurs who are actively fundraising. Selection is based on mission clarity, traction, and fundraising readiness.

02

Major donors and philanthropists are invited

Astronomic curates 4–6 donors — family office principals, foundation officers, corporate giving leads, and high-net-worth philanthropists — whose giving priorities match the founders at the table.

03

Dinner at a private venue

Donor Dinners happen at private homes, exclusive clubs, or intimate restaurant private rooms — environments that signal the seriousness of the cause and the caliber of the guests.

04

Each founder shares their mission

The first half gives each nonprofit founder 5–7 minutes to share their mission, their traction, and their specific funding need. No slides. No decks. Just the story.

05

Open conversation over dinner

The second half is unstructured. Donors ask questions, share their giving priorities, and make introductions. Relationships that lead to real donations are built here.

Who Attends

Two sides of the table. One shared mission.

Nonprofit Founders

Nonprofit founders actively raising a major gifts campaign
Social entrepreneurs with a revenue model and a mission
Executive directors of established nonprofits seeking major donors
Impact-driven founders with a compelling story and measurable outcomes
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Donors & Philanthropists

Family office principals with a philanthropic mandate
Foundation officers seeking mission-aligned grantees
Corporate giving leads looking for nonprofit partners
High-net-worth individuals building a giving portfolio
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What You Get

Real outcomes for nonprofit founders.

Direct access to curated donors whose giving priorities match your mission
A structured 5–7 minute opportunity to share your story
Warm introductions to donors who expressed interest at the table
Earn $25 in RocketFuel credits for attending
Post-dinner follow-up facilitated by Astronomic
Access to Astronomic's Fundraising Services for nonprofit-specific campaigns

The right donor is already in our network.

Donor Dinners happen monthly in 19 cities. Create a free Astronomic account to apply for the next dinner in your city.

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