Meet the Funders 2026

Join VEC for our annual workshop featuring an interactive panel discussion of a diverse array of area funders sharing their expertise. Panelists will offer an overview of their programs and their perspectives about how you can attract funding support.

Panelists :

• Chekemma J. Fulmore-Townsend, MSW | President, Hamilton Family Charitable Trust

• Danielle Smith | Foundation & Grants Manager, Saunders House Foundation

• Elizabeth Barnette | Managing Director and Senior Philanthropic Strategist, National Consulting and Advisory Practice at Bank of America Private Bank

• Megan Griendling | Global Philanthropy Committee Giving Chair, Quaker Houghton

• Kimberly Quintero | Program Officer, Philadelphia Foundation

• Dan Ryan | Regional Foundation Center of the Free Library of Philadelphia

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This workshop is free to attend. If you’d like to support RSVP’s ongoing nonprofit consulting and educational workshops, donations are gratefully appreciated.

Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor