UPDATED APRIL 2026
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Monmouth & Ocean County Funders Roundtable (MORF) Speed Networking event.
This toolkit will help you prepare to make the most impactful use of your time to the funders you meet. We hope the following information and Frequently Asked Questions will help you get a feel for the MORF Speed Networking Event.
PLEASE READ all FAQs!
Date and Time:
May 14, 2026 from 1:00pm-2:30pm
Event Format:
Event will take place on Zoom. We will use breakout rooms for the speed networking rounds.
– Welcome and Overview: 10 minutes
– Ice Breaker Practice Round: 5 minutes
– Two 15 minute spurts in breakout rooms and 2 minute break in-between: 32 minutes – this includes quick 2 min intros, 10 minute share, 3 min questions
– Break: 5 minutes
– Two 15 minute spurts in breakout rooms and 2 minute break in-between: 32 minutes – this includes quick 2 min intros, 10 minute share, 3 min questions
– Closing: 6 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Who can participate in this event?
This event is open to 501C nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored organizations who serve in Ocean County and/or Monmouth County, New Jersey.
2. Will I get funding from participating in this event?
There is no guarantee of funding or funding availability now or in the future by participating in this event. Not all participating funders are currently in a grant cycle or have an open application process. The main goal of this speed networking event is relationship building and sharing the great work your organization is doing.
3. Will I get to choose which funders I meet? Will we be paired based on mission/interest areas?
Breakout rooms will be randomly selected and not paired based on interest areas. Please remember, this is a great way to build relationships and share with funders the work you are doing. Even if you aren’t paired with someone who funds in your priority areas, you never know what further introductions may occur!
7. What platform will we be using?
The event will take place on Zoom. We will use breakout rooms for the speed networking rounds.
8. What if I am in breakout room with someone from the same organization I already met?
As breakout rooms will be randomly generated, you may meet with different individuals from the same funding organization. Please remember this is about relationship building and each individual has their own network!
9. Still have questions?
We are happy to help! Please reach out to Vicki Fernandez, Director of Thriving Communications at [email protected].