Community Changemakers
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:00 PM | Hook HallMeet the organizations in our 2026 class of nonprofit partners! Learn more about their critical impact and get involved at this celebration of local community.
All photos at Community Changemakers by Fleur Louise Photography
About the Event
By taking small steps together, we sustain communities for the long-term. Spur Local's nonprofit partners work in tandem to address today's challenges while building a stronger future for our region. And we each play a part.Community Changemakers is a place for you to meet your nonprofit neighbors! Throughout the evening, connect with 50+ local nonprofits about what they do, how you can get involved, and where we envision going together. Plus, participate in a pop-up giving circle experience!Join us on Thursday, November 5, at 6pm for food, drinks, celebration, and community.
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2026 Changemakers
Every year, Spur Local recognizes individuals and organizations working to make a difference in our Greater Washington region, and celebrates their commitment, passion, and focus on relationships at our annual Community Changemakers event.Again this year, we've opened one of our awards to a community nomination process among our nonprofit partners. The people and stories behind these nominations moved and inspired our team deeply, and we are excited to introduce you to another inspiring Changemaker among us!We are thrilled to announce that our 2026 Changemaker awards will honor Wendy Chan, nominated by Homes Not Borders, and Rob Hartman, Executive Director of the DC Public Library Foundation.
Wendy
2026 Changemaker, Community Nominee
Wendy Chan is an award-winning AI Strategy and Transformation executive at Accenture, based in Washington D.C. Wendy has over fifteen years of experience working with the public sector and nonprofit clients in digital and AI transformation, innovation and strategy development. She is part of Accenture’s Global AI & Data practice and is the co-lead of Accenture’s AI for Good partnership with the United Nations.
Rob Hartman
2026 Changemaker
As Executive Director, Rob Hartman leads the District of Columbia Public Library Foundation (DCPLF). His proven track record of success and passion for community engagement elevates DCPLF’s efforts to support a world-class, state-of the-art library system that supports residents of the District of Columbia, the region and its visitors’ efforts to learn, connect and build community.
Sponsorship
Community Changemakers is a celebration of the nonprofit partners who work day in and day out to make our community stronger for us all. At this event, we champion the people who are on the front lines of the social issues facing our region and who make change possible.When you partner with Spur Local as a sponsor, you help us amplify the work of these critical nonprofits, fuel their growth, and continue to advocate for communities across Greater Washington. Join us today in building relationships and making meaning, together.For more information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Matt Gayer, Executive Director, at [email protected] / 202-838-3015. Additional and custom sponsorship opportunities are available.
$25,000
Presenting Sponsor
Complimentary virtual donor education event for your employees or clients, hosted by Spur Local
Opportunity to deliver spoken remarks during Community Changemakers
Named sponsorship of 4 capacity building events for local nonprofits
Named sponsorship of an All-Day prize challenge for GivingTuesday
Tickets for 10 to Community Changemakers
Table for 8 at the 2026 Give Local Gala
Recognition in the 2026 print and digital catalogs, reaching 50,000+ local households
$15,000
Regional Benefactor
Live sponsor mention during Community Changemakers
Named sponsorship of 4 capacity building events for local nonprofits
Named sponsorship of a Power Hour prize challenge for GivingTuesday
Tickets for 10 to Community Changemakers
Table for 8 at the 2026 Give Local Gala
Recognition in the 2026 print and digital catalogs, reaching 50,000+ local households
$10,000
Community Patron
Live sponsor mention during Community Changemakers
Named sponsorship of 2 capacity building events for local nonprofits
Named sponsorship of a Power Hour prize challenge for GivingTuesday
Tickets for 10 to Community Changemakers
Table for 8 at the 2026 Give Local Gala
Recognition in the 2026 print and digital catalogs, reaching 50,000+ local households
$5,000
Area Advocate
Recognition in print and digital materials at Community Changemakers
Named mentions in 4 email newsletters to local nonprofits
Tickets for 5 to Community Changemakers
Recognition in the 2026 print and digital catalogs, reaching 50,000+ local households
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Regional Benefactors
Community Patrons
Area Advocates
Barbara Harman and William E. Cain
The Korzeniewski Family Foundation
Advanced Patrons
Jennifer and Vincent Browning
Neighborhood Ally
In-Kind Sponsors
