Association of Fundraising Professionals Long Island Chapter

What a great evening of connection, conversation and camaraderie! 💙💛

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the AFPLI Summer Networking Event. It was wonderful to see so many members and fundraising colleagues come together to catch up, make new connections and enjoy a summer evening with our Long Island fundraising community.

We’re grateful to everyone who helped make the night such a success, and we’re already looking forward to the next opportunity to connect!

📸 A few highlights from the evening...

Join AFPLI for a summer evening of networking, catching up and camaraderie Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse in Huntington Station.

We’ll provide the appetizers. You bring the conversation and connections.

📅 Thursday, August 6
🕠 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
📍 Fogo de Chão, 160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station

This event is free for AFPLI members, and members may bring up to two fundraising colleagues. Registration is required. Cash bar available.

Register today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-afpli-summer-membership-networking-event-august-6-tickets-1994950663136?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thinking about joining AFP? Now is the perfect time.

New Professional and Associate members can receive $50 off AFP global membership dues through July 31, 2026.

Use code AFPANNI26 when you join.

If you’ve been looking for a way to grow your network, strengthen your fundraising knowledge, and connect with the Long Island philanthropic community, this is a great time to become a member.

🔗 Learn more / join: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpli/joinafp

The AFP-LI Job Board helps organizations connect with fundraising, development, and nonprofit professionals across the region.

It’s a cost-effective way to share your open position with a highly relevant local audience, with affordable posting rates and special pricing available for AFP-LI members.

Post your opportunity through the AFP-LI Job Board and connect with professionals ready for their next role.

Learn more: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpli/jobboard/jobpostinginstructions

Meet the featured funders joining AFPLI for **Meet the Funders** on Tuesday, June 16.

Learn more about what funders look for, what helps proposals stand out, and how nonprofit professionals can build stronger, more aligned funding requests.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
6:00–7:30 PM
In person at CBIZ in Melville or online
Eligible for 1.5 CFRE credits with full participation

There is still time to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-meet-the-funders-tickets-1988015142808

AFPLI members, join us for Fundraiser’s Café on Thursday, June 25 from 8:00–9:00 AM.

This members-only gathering is a chance to grab a cup of coffee, connect with fellow fundraising professionals, and talk through a current fundraising question or challenge with your peers.

Choose the location that works best for you:

East Meadow Panera
2501 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundraisers-cafe-thursday-june-25-east-meadow-tickets-1991497447475?aff=oddtdtcreator

Riverhead Panera
11 Commerce Drive, Riverhead
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundraisers-cafe-thursday-june-25-riverhead-panera-tickets-1991480027371?aff=oddtdtcreator

There is no fee for current AFP-LI members to attend, but registration is preferred.

We hope to see you there!

What are funders really looking for when they review proposals? Join AFPLI for Meet the Funders on Tuesday, June 16, for a candid conversation about funding priorities, stronger applications, and what helps a proposal stand out. This program is designed for nonprofit professionals, grant writers, fundraisers, and leaders looking to better understand the funder perspective. Join us in person at CBIZ in Melville or online. Full participation is eligible for 1.5 CFRE credits. Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-meet-the-funders-tickets-1988015142808

A huge thank you to our incredible contestants, judges, mock donors, emcee, sponsors and everyone who joined us for an evening of learning, connection, and a little friendly competition in support of the fundraising profession.

Congratulations to our amazing contestants:
Jolie Briedbart, CARECEN-NY
Stephanie Robb, American Cancer Society
Katia Conte,

Thank you to our distinguished judges:
Theresa Regnante, United Way of Long Island
Katherine Fritz, Long Island Cares
Charles Prizzi, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Special thanks to our mock donors and AFPLI Education Co-chairs:
Amy Dash, Shore Animal League America
Lauren Vlachos, Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center, Inc.
Pamela Mohr and Alexis Pramberger, Northwell Health

And thank you to our fantastic emcee, Bobby D. Ehlert of Inspire Hearts Fundraising and our event space hosts Long Island Children's Museum

We’re officially live at our Solicitation Showdown at the Long Island Children’s Museum.

Stay tuned for updates from our judges, contestants, and all of the amazing nonprofit professionals joining us tonight for an evening of creativity, connection, and a little friendly competition in support of the fundraising community on Long Island.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring this event to life. Let the showdown begin!

A huge THANK YOU to our Solicitation Showdown Supporters for helping make this event possible!

We’re so grateful to AFPLI members like and Bobby D. Ehlert of Hearts Fundraising for their support, leadership, and commitment to the fundraising community here on Long Island. Their generosity helps us create an engaging evening that brings nonprofit professionals together to learn, connect, and be inspired.

The Solicitation Showdown is shaping up to be an incredible night and we’d love to see you there.

📍 Long Island Children’s Museum
📅 Tuesday, May 19
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM

Visit our website to purchase tickets!