February 19, 2026 / TBD

Education Luncheon: Funders Panel

The Funders Perspective: An Inside Scoop!

AFP Fairfield County Chapter’s annual Meet the Funders Panel brings nonprofit professionals together with funders for an open conversation about the funding environment and what funders are prioritizing today.

This lunchtime panel explores trends in philanthropy, approaches to grantmaking and partnerships, and considerations nonprofits should keep in mind as they build and maintain funding relationships. The discussion also includes time for audience questions.

 

Our Moderator:

Stephen Jakab, CFRE – Senior Advisor, Graham-Pelton

 

Our Presenters:

Julia Douglas – Newtown Savings Bank

Alli Ganim – Fairfield County’s Community Foundation

Annika Kennon – Impact Fairfield County

Joan Panagos – Near and Far

 

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Details

Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
11:30 AM Registration and Networking
12:00-1:30 PM Lunch and Program
Location: TBD

Luncheon Fee

AFP MEMBERS – $45
*GUEST of AFP Member – $50
FUTURE MEMBERS – $55

A BENEFIT for all AFP-Fairfield County Chapter Members! We encourage you to invite a prospective member to an AFP educational program at a special rate of $50.
*Reservations can be made online by the guest, but the Member must attend the event. Walk-in guests will not qualify for special rate. Guests may only receive a special guest rate one time.

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