Generous.life alabama
Generous.Life Alabama represents the generous leaders across Alabama, coming together to unite the church under a banner of generosity.
birmingham, al
Birmingham, AL is ranked as one of the Top 10 Most Generous Cities in America, yet 75% of the donated capital leaves the state, and donors feel more isolated than ever before. Generous.Life Alabama uncovers the exciting pathways to make giving feel more fun, united and more impactful for the Birmingham market and beyond. We are curators and believe in creating a “safe space” for the philanthropic community to gather, and that’s why no financial ask is ever made in the room. At each public event, incredible and trusted nonprofit and marketplace leaders, speakers, and authors will share about their work and how it relates to the topic of the night. Each member is provided with ways to engage and dive deeper following the event.
Upcoming Events
All events are inspiring, educational, and safe from solicitation. We host 4-6 per year and encourage you to add the live events to your calendar. We look forward to seeing you!
2024 events to be announced.
Featured Event
STEWARDSHIP & VISION FOR GENEROSITY
October 15, 2024
6:00pm
Join Generous.Life Alabama on October 15th at 6:00 pm for a thought-provoking conversation focused on the principles of stewardship and generosity, led by two esteemed thought leaders: Russ Crosson and Dr. Ken Boa.
stewardship and vision for generosity
November 12, 2024
6:00pm
Join Generous.Life Alabama in Huntsville on November 12th at 6:00 pm for the official launch in Huntsville and a thought-provoking conversation focused on the principles of stewardship and generosity, led by two esteemed thought leaders: Russ Crosson and Dr. Ken Boa.
Youth Development Camps
June 13, 2023 6:00pm
Camping has developed into an incredible method for reaching kids’ hearts in America. Hear a front-lines update and witness unique opportunities for impact.
Smart Giving (sponsored by NCF)
September 14, 2023 6:00pm
Join Generosity: Birmingham and NCF Thursday, September 14 at 6:00 pm to discuss smart.
Global Aid Spiritual & Physical
October 25, 2023 6:00pm
Join Generosity: Birmingham Wednesday, October 25 at 6:00 pm to discuss global aid.
Recent Events
Generous Leaders
Our community is filled with deeply generous leaders and we believe in elevating their voices and perspectives. Hear from Drew & Brittany Brees, former football quarterback and founders of Brees Dream Foundation.
Our Community Model
Foster a movement of radical global generosity.
Philanthropic Salon’s
Our Philanthropic Salons are designed to evaluate givers around strategic giving. Evaluating methodology & opportunity for giving wisely.
Taste of Generosity
Our Generosity Meals are intimate and luxurious spaces to break bread and talk with other givers about the inspiration behind giving.
small
groups
The few that unite in passion for a cause, dive deeper into that topic and activation together.
Special Access Experiences
Our Donor Experiences are unique off-site real-world experiences that mix purpose and adventure for donors to uniquely experience a topic or issue.
Generous.life alabama Founders Circle
All events are provided at no cost to members because of the extreme generosity of a few Founders. The Founders Circle is critical to the funding, direction and health of the local community.
Ricky and Marjean Brooks
Wayne and Anna Harris
Kevin Moore
Mike Stockard
Caleb Bagwell
Ramon Arias
Greg Suess
Mark Wesson
Andrew Clark
Ricky and Marjean Brooks
Wayne and Anna Harris
Kevin Moore
Mike Stockard
Caleb Bagwell
Ramon Arias
Greg Suess
Mark Wesson
Andrew Clark
Local Partners & Sponsors
We partner with amazing nonprofits and corporate sponsors on the national and local levels. From purpose driven collaborative experiences, corporate sponsorships for our local events, bespoke events and more, we tailor all partnerships to help propel the impact in our city.
generous.life alabama Directors
Andrew Clark
generous.life alabama Director
Andrew Clark consults on strategic direction and partnerships in faith-driven markets through his advisory practice, Wherewithal. He is currently pursuing a new venture to support faith-driven founders’ startups. He co-created The Lion’s Den Event where it began, in Birmingham, ran it for 8 years, and assisted other events in the Faith-Driven space. He is committed to globally grow faith-driving enterprises.
A Samford University alumnus with a B.A. in Classics and Philosophy, he’s blessed to mentor students, serve on advisory board of the College of Arts and Sciences, and teach in the Brock Business School as an Entrepreneur in Residence. He advocates for the generosity movement, serves as a deacon in his church, loves to read, play golf, watch movies, learn from others and history, and slightly misses the stage where he previously played various leading and supporting roles. Above all, his life is marked by Christ and living alongside Kari, his wife of 20+ years
don ankenbrandt
GENEROUS.LIFE ALABAMA DIRECTOR
Inspired by Bob Buford’s Halftime, Don left the business world and joined Young Life, where he served as both Metro and Regional Director for 13 years. In 2007, Don founded Alliance Ministries with the purpose of coaching men and women to discover their Kingdom calling and to provide them with connections to ministry opportunities. Don has served on the leadership council for Halftime, training other Halftime affiliates around the world.
In 2011 Don created the “210 Project” with several other ministry experts taking the Halftime coaching process and putting it in the hands of anyone. This led him to create Epic Media Partners, A leading edge tech ed ministry to teach world class Bible curriculum in partnership from some of the greatest thought leaders today. Josh McDowell, Ron Blue, Ken Blanchard, John Stonestreet , Jonathon Morrow, Axis and David Eaton.
Don and his wife Susie live in Birmingham, AL. They have three grown children, DJ, Jamie and Jake.
Community Highlights
BECOME A MEMBER
Our goal is to unite a community of like-minded individuals pursuing a generous lifestyle, forming new friendships, and embracing extreme hospitality. Members of GENEROUS.LIFE relish in riveting events, elegant discussions, adventurous trips, and personal growth within their family’s generosity. Membership also grants access to knowledgeable speakers, small group cohorts, and best-in-class content for maximizing your legacy.