Want to better understand how funding decisions are made?

Join the AFP Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter for Meet The Funders 2026 — a powerful panel conversation designed to give nonprofit professionals direct insight into funder priorities, community challenges, and strategies for building strong funding partnerships.

Hear from regional funders about what they look for in nonprofit organizations, how they evaluate opportunities, and how you can position your organization for greater funding success.

Following the panel, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with funders in a more personal setting.

Whether you are an experienced fundraiser, nonprofit executive, board member, or emerging leader, this event offers valuable insights, meaningful connections, and practical takeaways you can put into action.

Featured Keynote Speaker

José Lopez Massó, MBA, JD

VP of Public Affairs & Government Relations
Lighthouse of Broward

José Lopez Massó’s story is one of resilience, leadership, advocacy, and impact. After losing his vision at age 31 due to glaucoma, José turned adversity into purpose — first as a client of Lighthouse of Broward and later as one of the organization’s most visible and influential leaders.

Today, he leads advocacy and public affairs efforts that advance policies and opportunities supporting the blind and visually impaired community throughout South Florida and beyond. A respected community leader, José was recognized by The Miami Herald as one of the “Miami Marvels” and was named AFP Broward’s 2025 Outstanding Fundraising Executive of the Year.

Moderator

Adamma DuCille

Senior Director of Community Impact
Broward County

Adamma DuCille brings more than two decades of experience advancing equity, strengthening communities, and shaping South Florida’s nonprofit and public service sectors through strategic leadership and community-centered initiatives.

Her expertise in organizational strategy, executive coaching, leadership development, and community impact makes her the ideal moderator to guide this important conversation.

Featured Panelists

Kathleen Cannon

President & CEO
United Way Broward

Kathleen Cannon has led United Way Broward since 2012, mobilizing partnerships, investments, and community collaboration to address Broward County’s most pressing challenges. Under her leadership, United Way Broward continues to invest in initiatives that strengthen health, education, and financial stability throughout the community.

John Colombo

Vice President, Florida Panthers Foundation & Community Relations
Florida Panthers Hockey Club

John Colombo leads the philanthropic vision and community impact strategy for the Florida Panthers Foundation. Under his leadership, the Foundation has distributed more than $12 million in grants, expanded youth programming throughout South Florida, and received AFP’s 2025 Outstanding Foundation Award.

Sandra Juliachs

Senior Vice President & Fort Lauderdale Market Executive
Bank of America

With nearly four decades of banking and leadership experience, Sandra Juliachs has played a key role in advancing market strategy, community engagement, and partnership development throughout South Florida. She also serves on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward and the Museum of Discovery and Science.

Norma McGraw

Grants & Project Management Professional

Norma McGraw brings extensive experience in grants management, public safety initiatives, emergency management, compliance, and multi-agency strategic collaboration. Her work has supported complex federally funded initiatives tied to disaster preparedness, homeland security, and large-scale community projects.

🎟 Reserve your seat today — space is limited.