Guest
Brian Abernathy
Brian has extensive nonprofit experience, launching local chapters, directing new nonprofits, and building cross-sector partnerships for community development. He has worked across education, healthcare, mentoring, and human services, helping nonprofits secure funding to drive transformative outcomes.
As General Manager of Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, Brian leads a team of fundraising professionals serving clients nationwide. With over 20 years in the nonprofit sector, including nine in capital campaign management, he has helped raise over $150 million for organizations across the country.
Carson-Newman College, Johnson City, TN (BA, Business Management & Marketing)
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Guest appearance on:
- Record Giving. Tougher Fundraising. Here's Why.
- Stronger Together: Announcing The Convergent + RDG Merger
- What’s Next for Fundraising: Key Signals Shaping 2026
- Placemaking as an Economic Driver
- The Giving Rebound: What Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Know
- What is a Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign?