Our Panelists

Daniel TrustFounder, Daniel Trust Foundation

Daniel Trust is a Rwandan genocide survivor and a nationally recognized motivational speaker having lectured at prestigious universities such as the University of Florida, Duke University and Northwestern University. Daniel is the founder of the Daniel Trust Foundation, a Connecticut based non-profit organization that helps students from low-income communities with their educational and career needs, and honors educators, who go above and beyond to help these students succeed in school and in their personal lives. Daniel is the executive producer and host of The Daniel Trust Show, a weekly YouTube talk show that highlights the impact his foundation is making in the lives of young people and teachers.

In the community, Daniel supports many local non-profit organizations including the Triangle Community Center, Cardinal Sheehan Center, and the Southern Connecticut State University Alumni Association. He also serves on the Board of Directors of True Colors, Bridgeport Public Education Fund, and is a member of the Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Board Chair Roundtable.

Daniel’s story and philanthropic efforts have been featured in both local and national publications including the Hartford Courant, New Haven Register and Connecticut Post. He’s appeared on daytime talk shows like Better Connecticut, Connecticut Style, and Our Lives. In 2014, Connecticut Magazine listed him to its 40 Under 40 List. Most recently, Daniel’s story was profiled on “NYBERG,” a show hosted by Connecticut TV legend, Ann Nyberg. Daniel holds a business management degree from Southern Connecticut State University is a father of two adopted sons and lives in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

RJ MercedeFairfield County’s Community Foundation 

Before joining Fairfield County’s Community Foundation in 2014 to coordinate Fairfield County’s Giving Day and other Center for Nonprofit Excellence endeavors, RJ Mercede spent over 5 years working in the nonprofit sector, specializing in project coordination and event planning. Most recently, he served as the Bridgeport Program Manager with Public Allies Connecticut where he coached, trained and empowered diverse, emerging nonprofit leaders. For his efforts, he was recognized as “Professional of the Year” by the Bridgeport Reentry Collaborative in 2014. A Stamford native, RJ is civically involved in many endeavors including Founder and Director of Eat For Equity Stamford, Co-Founder of Ignite Stamford and President of the Springdale Neighborhood Association. He sits on the statewide steering committee of Young Energetic Solutions and also serves on the Associate Board of Directors with Family Centers. He has been featured in Stamford Magazine and was recently awarded a “Milli Award” by WestFair Communications for his work in impacting Fairfield County.

RJ earned two degrees in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor’s from Stonehill College, and a Master’s Degree from Northeastern University


About Our Session

It has been said that millennials (or, Gen Y) will have the largest buying power in the U.S. by 2017? They are currently very close second to baby boomers in current buying power. The reason for this is the size of this generation; there are more millennials in the U.S. than any other age group.  To tap into this power, it is critical fundraisers know what motivates them to give. This program will present three professionals of the millennial generation each with different backgrounds and interests, but with a shared passion for creating change.  They will talk about their unique models of philanthropy and we will explore how they use social media and networks of partners to achieve impact in philanthropy.


Our Sponsor

Danosky & Associates helps non-profit organizations build the capacity to move their strategic vision forward with a solid foundation and an army of support behind them. Our approach draws upon five key disciplines that can work together as an integrated solution or be used independently to address specific concerns.  The five key disciplines are; Board Empowerment, Philanthropic Advancement, Financial Capacity, Reputation and Crisis Management and Management Transformation. Through assessments and analysis, we develop comprehensive plans that; Nurture and inspire your constituencies, develop and build alliances, create a culture where philanthropy thrives, raise significant financial support, plan for contingencies, assure accountability and transparency, and position your cause for the future.

143 West Street, Ste. 123A, New Milford, CT  06776
860-799-6330
www.danosky.com


Reservations

The Fairfield County Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will hold its monthly educational program on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at The Norwalk Inn & Conference Center, 99 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT.

Special “Guest of Member” Pricing Option* !

A BENEFIT for all AFP-Fairfield County Chapter Members for a limited trial basis. We encourage you to invite a guest and prospective member to AFP breakfasts at a special rate of $35. *Reservations must be made online by the member. Limit one per member at this special rate per event. Member must attend the event. Walk-in guests will not qualify for special rate.

*Payment is appreciated in advance

*Anyone who has made a reservation and cannot attend the breakfast must cancel by 12 pm on the Wednesday preceding the breakfast. If no cancellation has been received, there will be no refund or carry over of the breakfast fee. If pre-payment has not been made and no cancellation has been received by 12 pm on Wednesday, that person will be billed for the amount due for the breakfast.


CFRE Credits

CFRE_ContEd_Logo16You earn 1.5 CFRE credits toward certification for each Breakfast Meeting you attend. For more information about CFRE certification, please visit: http://www.afpnet.org/Professional/CertificationList.cfm?navItemNumber=554


 We thank the following 2016 Sponsors

for making our Programs available:

January 7, 2016 Breakfast

 

Brian R. O’Connor

First Vice President-Wealth Management
Senior Financial Advisor
The O’Connor Group

1499 Post Road, 2nd Floor
Fairfield, CT 06824

T 203.254.6913    F 203.635.4552


February 10, 2016 Evening Presentation

Danosky & Associates helps non-profit organizations build the capacity to move their strategic vision forward with a solid foundation and an army of support behind them. Our approach draws upon five key disciplines that can work together as an integrated solution or be used independently to address specific concerns.  The five key disciplines are; Board Empowerment, Philanthropic Advancement, Financial Capacity, Reputation and Crisis Management and Management Transformation. Through assessments and analysis, we develop comprehensive plans that; Nurture and inspire your constituencies, develop and build alliances, create a culture where philanthropy thrives, raise significant financial support, plan for contingencies, assure accountability and transparency, and position your cause for the future.

143 West Street, Ste. 123A, New Milford, CT  06776
860-799-6330
www.danosky.com


 December 1, 2016 Annual Meeting and Luncheon

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