2026 Philanthropy Day

A New Format. Real Conversations. Meaningful Connections.

Presented by AFP Long Island in partnership with the Adelphi University Center for Nonprofit Leadership

Philanthropy Day is getting a fresh new look, and this year, we’re putting fundraisers and the conversations that matter most at the center of the experience.

Join AFP Long Island and the Adelphi University Center for Nonprofit Leadership for a dynamic, interactive Philanthropy Day designed to give you more than a seat in the audience.

This year’s program is built around real talk, intentional networking, thought-provoking breakouts, and ideas you can actually take back to your organization.

What’s New This Year?

🔥 Real Talk FundraisingForget the polished success stories. We’re getting honest about what’s really happening in fundraising right now, what’s working, what isn’t, what donors care about, and the lessons we learn along the way.

💡 Thought-Provoking BreakoutsChoose conversations that challenge you to think differently, from storytelling and turning your mission into compelling stories, to building meaningful relationships in an increasingly fast-paced world.

🤝 Intentional NetworkingNetworking shouldn’t mean standing around hoping you happen to meet the right person. We’re creating opportunities to connect intentionally with fellow fundraising professionals, exchange ideas, and build relationships beyond your usual circle.

🎤 Real Conversations. Real People. Real Lessons.Expect candid perspectives, practical ideas, and conversations that go beyond the usual

🎤 Real Conversations. Real People. Real Lessons.Expect candid perspectives, practical ideas, and conversations that go beyond the usual fundraising playbook. This isn’t about sitting quietly and taking notes. It’s about participating, connecting, and learning from one another.

This is your Philanthropy Day, a chance to step away from the day-to-day, connect with your peers, be inspired, laugh a little, and leave with new ideas and new relationships.

Come ready to participate, share what you know, ask the questions you’ve been thinking about, and have some real talk about fundraising.

AFP Long Island Philanthropy Day 2026

Come for the ideas. Stay for the conversations. Leave with a stronger network.

Here's what your P-day will include:

8:00- AM - Registration, Breakfast, Networking

8:30 AM - Welcome - Adelphi and AFPLI Officials

8:40 - Real Talk Fundraising - Lessons from the Frontlines of Philanthropy

What I'd start doing in development TOMORROW

Understanding revenue streams -

What donors really care about but WON'T tell you -

9:15 - 10:15 - Structured Networking

10:15 - Break

10:30 - 11:30 - Breakout Sessions - pick one!

Stop Posting, Start Strategizing: Building a Nonprofit Marketing Plan That Supports Fundraising

Slowing Down in a Fast-Paced World - Playing the Long Game, Building Relationships

Thinking Creatively about your Mission - Turning Stories into Support

11:45 - Recognition

The Fundraising ChangeMaker Award - Recognizes a fundraiser who changed the trajectory of their organization through innovative or courageous fundraising.

The Quiet Impact Award - For a person who consistently advances philanthropy without seeking recognition.

Real Talk Award - Awarded toa fundraiser who embodies the spirit of the conference: Honest, Collaborative, Generous with knowledge, Willing to share failures as well as successes, Makes the fundraising profession stronger

12:00 -12:30 Closing Comments and Intentional Networking 12:30

12:30 Morning is done.