Nonprofit & Fundraising
A setting as meaningful as your mission.
Galas, fundraising dinners, and donor events all share the same objective: moving people to act. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights gives your cause a backdrop that starts doing that work before a single speech begins. Just by hosting your event at the Center, the occasion is rooted in justice, dignity, and a legacy of social impact.
On Pemberton Place in downtown Atlanta, the Center offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, full AV support, and a setting that resonates with donors, board members, and honorees alike. As a token of appreciation for your mission-driven work, we offer non-profits a discount of 10% on the price of the space you rent.
A Space That Speaks to your mission
Donors notice when a venue means something. Whether you’re hosting a gala, a fundraising dinner, or a smaller gathering for donor cultivation, a board retreat, or a strategy session, your event takes place inside galleries and spaces built around justice and social impact. Even a routine meeting takes on a layer of resonance no hotel ballroom or standard boardroom can offer. Full AV support, flexible room configurations, and coordination with our minority-owned vendor network keep the focus on your mission, no matter the size of the room.
Nonprofits and mission-driven organizations turn to the Center for:
- Galas and award ceremonies
- Fundraising dinners and luncheons
- Donor cultivation events
- Board retreats and strategy sessions
- University and academic programs
- Community forums and panel discussions
Find the Right Space to Showcase Your Mission
Here are the preferred spaces for galas, donor events, and mission-driven gatherings, from an intimate dinner to a community fundraiser.
Atlanta Boardroom
Best for donor meetings, board retreats, and strategy sessions. Wood-paneled walls inscribed with quotes from Dr. King’s life set the tone for the mission-driven work ahead.
Capacity: 22 to 80 guests
Starting price: $1,100
The glenn
Best for fundraising dinners and formal banquets. Six shadow boxes honoring global human rights work set a serious, elegant tone for a night centered on giving back.
Capacity: 170 to 300 guests
Starting price: $2,600
The Shirley Clarke Franklin Pavilion
Best for large-scale galas built around a program. A 165-inch LED screen makes recognizing honorees or sharing your impact simple, with room for a full room of supporters.
Capacity: 140 to 300 guests
Starting price: $3,800
Main Lobby & Mezzanine
Best for evening galas and award ceremonies. A three-story window facade and a 30-foot mural celebrating global protest movements make this space unique.
Capacity: 150 to 800 guests
Starting price: $6,800
Skyline Terrace
Best for a cocktail hour before or after the program. An open-air balcony with sweeping skyline views, this terrace is ideal for getting donors talking before the ask.
Capacity: 150 to 300 guests
Starting price: $4,900
Lower Level Buyout
Best for major galas or campaign events that call for several rooms under one roof. Reserve the entire lower level, so your reception, program, and VIP moments each have their own space.