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  • Solicitation Showdown - May 19

    What an amazing cast!! 

    Don't miss the NEW Solicitation Showdown
    Tuesday, May 19th
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City

    AFP Long Island is thrilled to announce a brand 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. It's an 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

    Visit EVENTS page for more info