Solicitation Showdown

When:  May 19, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (ET)
Associated with  AFP NY, Long Island

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 Tuesday, May 19th - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Long Island Children's Museum

11 Davis Avenue, Garden City

If you had registered for the prior date, you do NOT have to register again. 

AFP Long Island is thrilled to announce a new, high-stakes competition designed to celebrate and elevate the critical skill of donor solicitation. This dynamic event will feature top fundraisers from our community, each prepared to make a live solicitation to a mock donor.

The Solicitation Showdown promises an evening of professional development, strategic insights, and thrilling competition.

Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to learn, network, and recognize excellence in the field of philanthropy.

Judges:

Theresa Regnante - President & CEO, United Way of Long Island

Katherine Fritz - President & CEO, Long Island Cares, The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank

Charles Prizzi - Senior Vice President Advancement, Special Advisor to the President,
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Contestants:

Jolie Briedbart - Development Manager
CARCEN - Central American Refuge Center

Stephanie Robb - Senior Development Manager
American Cancer Society

Katia Conte - President and Founder
Daniela Conte Foundation

Mock Donors:

Amy Dash, Senior Director, Individual Giving
North Shore Animal League America

Lauren Vlachos, CEO
Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center

Emcee:
Bobby D. Ehlert, Co-Founder
Inspire Hearts Fundraising

Location

Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
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Contact

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