Donyae — Connections Beyond Sundays
Connections Beyond Sundays

Where proximity

shapes trajectory.

A private social club for faith-driven founders, creatives, and professionals who are ready to build, scale, and connect at a deeper level — outside of Sunday.

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Who we are

Not a network.
A relational ecosystem.

Donyae is your third space — the room between Sunday and the rest of your week. A private membership community where faith-driven founders, creatives, and professionals come together to build trust, share vision, and grow alongside people who understand the weight of what they are building.

"We don't just gather people — we cultivate belonging. Every experience, every introduction, and every member inside this garden was chosen deliberately."

Most rooms ask you to perform. Donyae asks you to show up. We cultivate environments where proximity matters, relationships compound, and community is not a feature — it is the foundation.

This is not about networking. It is about belonging to something built for you, with the same care and intention you bring to everything you do.

Designed for depth

Four pillars.
One community.

01
Social connection
Curated gatherings designed to build authentic relationships — not collected contacts. Every room is intentional.
02
Intellectual exchange
Fireside conversations, founder roundtables, Startup Cafe, and knowledge sessions with the minds shaping what comes next.
03
Cultural engagement
Art, design, music, culinary, and creative programming that reflects the full lives of our community — not just titles.
04
Lifestyle and wellness
Run Club, wellness classes, fitness programming, and activations that support the whole person — not just the professional.
The experience calendar

Everything that
grows in this garden.

A full calendar of recurring experiences — some open to all members, some reserved for specific tiers, and select events open to the public. Every experience is designed around the people in the room.

All members
The Gathering
Donyae's signature monthly experience — curated connection and intentional conversation.
All members
Sunday Sessions
Virtual and in-person sessions built around reflection, shared growth, and honest conversation.
All members
Wellness and fitness
Run Club, wellness classes, and fitness programming — movement as a form of community.
Canopy and above
Selective Sound
A curated acoustic artist series — intimate, intentional, and elevated.
Canopy and above
Startup Cafe
A recurring space for founders to share, workshop, and sharpen ideas with peers in it with them.
Founding Table only
Off the Record
Private fireside conversations connecting members with industry leaders and founders.
Founding Table only
The Signature Dinner
Donyae's most exclusive annual experience — an intimate dinner for the garden's founders.
Open to the public
Quarterly Founders Dinner
Founders sit down with Arion — transparent conversation, open doors, shared vision.
Open to the public
Select public events
Certain experiences are intentionally open — entry points for those finding their way in.
Private membership

Three tiers.
One garden.

Every tier is designed around a different depth of access and relationship. Explore full benefits on the membership page.

Seed Member
The Seed
Planted with intention
Access to The Gathering and open member events
Run Club, Cowork Day, wellness classes included
Private member community and discreet directory
Digital membership card and digital library
Guest privileges — vetted entry always required
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Canopy — Most Popular
The Canopy
Branches reaching, roots deepening
Complimentary tickets monthly to all core experiences
Selective Sound reserved access and Startup Cafe
Monthly virtual roundtable — industry leaders and founders
One curated warm introduction per month
Full resource vault and complimentary guest pass monthly
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Founding Table — 20 seats only
Founding Table
The oldest tree in the garden
Unlimited access to all Donyae experiences
Guaranteed seat at Off the Record and Signature Dinner
Strategy sessions — connecting with industry leaders
Two curated introductions and two guest passes monthly
Permanent Founding credit — your name in the story
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The garden awaits
Your third space.
Built to grow.

Monthly programming. A vetted community. Intimate experiences built around depth — not volume. This is not a platform or an event brand. It is a living community.

Apply for membership

Membership is confirmed, not purchased. Apply and we will be in touch.