Ministry Brands Launches DonorDirect Gives Back Program, with Dallas-Based Network of Community Ministries as First Partner

By partnering with local nonprofits at its annual DonorConnect Conference, Ministry Brands extends generosity, joy, and hope to underserved communities

RICHARDSON, Texas & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ministry Brands, the trusted leader in transformative technology and services that enable mission-focused organizations to grow, protect, and engage their communities, today announced the launch of DonorDirect Gives Back: Connecting Compassion to Communities, a new charitable initiative created to extend the impact of its annual DonorConnect Conference. Each year, the program will partner with a local nonprofit in the conference host city, mobilizing attendees and leaders to serve local families and neighborhoods in need.

For its inaugural effort, DonorDirect Gives Back is partnering with the Network of Community Ministries, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing food, housing, healthcare, and family services to neighbors in need across Richardson and North Dallas. Together, they will support the Network’s 2025 Boo Bash, a community celebration that delivers seasonal joy and resources to children facing economic hardship. During the October 5–8 conference, DonorConnect attendees will assemble festive care packages for children attending Boo Bash.

“DonorDirect Gives Back turns our conference into more than learning, it’s about serving together and leaving a lasting mark on the communities where we gather,” said Steve Ostroff, Chief Strategy and Payments Officer at Ministry Brands. “We are honored to partner with The Network of Community Ministries to ensure every child feels celebrated, supported, and loved. Together, we are proving that one conference, one cause, and one act of kindness can change lives.”

Centered on the theme Dedication in Action, DonorConnect 2025 will empower attendees to move beyond intention and into meaningful, organization-wide impact. This immersive event will equip nonprofit and ministry professionals with donor engagement strategies, CFRE-accredited workshops, and high-impact networking opportunities, all designed to inspire action and drive mission results.

"We are thrilled to partner with Ministry Brands and DonorDirect Gives Back to bring joy and support to families in our community," said Celeste Sneeze, Interim CEO at the Network of Community Ministries. "The Boo Bash creates a space where children can simply be kids, while reassuring families facing challenges that they are not alone. Having DonorConnect attendees rally behind this effort helps us extend our reach and deepen the impact we can make together."

DonorConnect 2025 Conference will take place on October 5–8 at the Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport in Dallas. For more information about DonorConnect 2025, please visit https://www.donordirect.com/give-back-program/

About Ministry Brands

Ministry Brands helps more than 90,000 churches and non-profit organizations grow and increase their impact on the world. The company provides integrated solutions covering member and donor management, digital giving, accounting, websites, mobile apps, communications, media content, event planning, employee, and volunteer background screenings, and more. Together, their nearly 700 employees help clients transform how they operate and create positive ripple effects that drive the real human impact for which we all strive. With over $6.45 billion in charitable giving managed annually, they exist to help mission-focused organizations thrive.