​Join our local gathering of nonprofit leaders + changemakers connected to a global movement. ✨

​Hosted by We Are For Good + Givebutter

​In an era where credibility feels fragile and relationships matter more than ever, changemakers are being called to lead differently. Trust is the work now.

​That’s the topic we're unpacking together at ImpactUp x Pittsburgh — a welcoming, in-person meetup designed for real convos, shared learning, and meaningful connection with others navigating the same challenges. What starts here ripples.

​What to Expect

• ​🤝 Thoughtful convos + new friendships

• ​🌍 Local voices connected to a global movement for good

• ​💬 Discussion centered on trust, leadership, and community

• ​☕ Meet + connect with people doing good work in Pittsburgh

​Who is This For

​Nonprofit and social impact leaders, fundraisers, marketers, community builders and everyday changemakers — whether you’re new to the work or deeply rooted in it.

​ImpactUp x Pittsburgh is organized locally as part of a global network of changemakers connected by We Are For Good. Since launching in 2024, more than 150 ImpactUp meetups across 80 cities have brought people together to connect, learn, and move their work forward — one conversation at a time.

​To learn more about We Are For Good, visit weareforgood.com. To find your people and connect with the broader We Are For Good Community, join us at weareforgoodcommunity.com.

​ImpactUp x Pittsburgh is sponsored by our friends at Givebutter — the world’s #1-ranked free fundraising platform for nonprofits and everyday changemakers. Givebutter helps organizations build trust, grow generosity, and bring their communities together in meaningful ways. Learn more at givebutter.com.

​Your Local Hosts

​ImpactUp x Pittsburgh is hosted locally by Shannon Parris and Molly Krichten.

​​Molly Krichten of Carnegie of Homestead is a visionary nonprofit professional with experience working at state-, county-, municipal-, and independent 501(c)3 libraries, as well as local affiliates of international nonprofit organizations such as United Way and Habitat for Humanity. Bringing over 20 years of nonprofit experience, Molly facilitates creative and productive conversations engaging people in the everyday excellence that results in strategic victories, earning her several awards and designations from state and national organizations. Her experiences in the suburbs of Baltimore, the city of Pittsburgh, shores of Southwest Florida, and the rural expanses of West Virginia inform her sensibilities about service to the underserved and fuels her desire to elevate the voices of marginalized communities through meaningful connection and communication.

​​Shannon Parris of Shannon Parris Consulting propels nonprofits and small businesses to reach ambitious goals while uplifting the people who power them. She helps nonprofit leaders plan, manage, and evaluate their programs, strategies, and culture. Whether navigating tough relationships or wading through convoluted systems, her people-centered approach creates practical solutions that last. As a multiply-neurodivergent Korean adoptee who was raised in a predominantly white community, Shannon has a unique perspective on privilege and equity. She is most passionate about working to dismantle systems of oppression and to advocate for and galvanize nonprofit leaders with marginalized identities.