2026 Schedule of Events


2026 AFP First Coast Chapter 
Schedule of Events

Special thanks to the University of North Florida for sponsoring our monthly educational programs!

 

Kick-off Meeting 

Date & Time: January 2026 | 

Location: Bar Taco Rooftop

Cost: Free to members, $10 for guests

*This event is NOT included in the educational program bundle package 

 

Demystifying Donor-Advised Funds: Insights for Nonprofit Fundraisers 

Presenter: John Zell, CAP®, Senior Vice President, Development – The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida

Date & Time: Tuesday, February 17 | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 

Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Cost: $30 for AFP Chapter Members, $45 for Non-members

 

The Power of Women’s Giving: How Gender Shapes Philanthropy (Panel)  

Panelists: TBD 

Date & Time: Monday, March 23 | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 

Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Cost: $30 for AFP Chapter Members, $45 for Non-members

 

Steady Through Change: Managing Relationships During Leadership Transitions

Presenter: TBD 

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 15 | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 

Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Cost: $30 for AFP Chapter Members, $45 for Non-members

 

Topic: Mental Health & Well Being 

Presenter: TBD 

Date & Time: May 2026 | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 

Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Cost: $30 for AFP Chapter Members, $45 for Non-members

 

IDEA Event

Presenter: TBD 

Date & Time: June 2026 | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 

Location: TBD

Cost: 

*This event is NOT included in the educational program bundle package 

 

Annual Half-Day Seminar

Presenter: TBD

Date & Time: July 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Cost: $75 for AFP Chapter Members, $100 for Non-members

*This event IS included in the educational program bundle package 

 

Topic: Black Philanthropy Month

Presenter: TBD 

Date & Time: August 2026 | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 

Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Cost: $30 for AFP Chapter Members, $45 for Non-members

 

Topic: Insights for Small Shop Fundraisers

Presenter: TBD 

Date & Time: September 2026 | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 

Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Cost: $30 for AFP Chapter Members, $45 for Non-members

 

Topic: Ethics 

Presenter: TBD 

Date & Time: October 2026 | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 

Location: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center | 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Cost: $30 for AFP Chapter Members, $45 for Non-members

 

National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

Date & Time: November 2026 | TBD

Location: TBD

Cost: TBD

*This event is NOT included in the educational program bundle package 

 

All Member Holiday Social 

Date & Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Cost: Free to members

*This event is NOT included in the educational program bundle package