Meet the Funders

When:  Jun 16, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM (ET)
Associated with  AFP NY, Long Island

Join us when we speak candidly to foundations and donors about what it takes to get their attention--and their donations.

Learn directly from the funders - what are they looking for when making grant decisions? What can you do better?


Date: June 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: CBiz, 68 S. Service Road, Melville NY 11747 

AFPLI's Meet the Funders will provide a unique opportunity to learn directly from the funders. You're writing grants -- they're making decisions!

  • How do they decide what grants to fund and which to politely decline?
  • What are they looking for when reviewing your grant proposal?
  • How can you make your grant application more compelling to them?
  • What's going to make your grant stand out from all the others?

Here's a hint: Make the most of this program by sending your questions to us at info@afpli.org and share the source of the question - your name and your organization - with our funders. Every touch counts, right?

Here's who you'll hear from:

Melissa Stark - Daniel Gale Foundation

Marc Damsky - Mother Cabrini Foundation

Brian McAuliff - Bri-Tech

Melissa Greenberger - The New York Community Trust, Long Island Office

CFRE Credits: Full participation in Meet the Funders is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

This program is offered live at CBiz Melville office and online.

Login information will be sent upon request prior to the date of the program.

Location

CBIZ
68 South Service Road
Melville, NY 11747
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Contact

Shari Peyser
631-249-5008
info@afpli.org