The Art of the Ask: A Panel on Building Meaningful Donor Relationships

Name: The Art of the Ask: A Panel on Building Meaningful Donor Relationships
Start: 2026-02-26T07:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-26T09:30:00-05:00
Location: The WCR Center for the Arts

Schedule

Thu Feb 26 2026 at 07:30 am to 09:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

The WCR Center for the Arts | Reading, PA

Join us for an engaging and practical panel discussion that dives into strategy, skill, and the heart behind successful fundraising. The Art of the Ask brings together three well-known and highly experienced professionals to explore the full donor journey: from first connections to the major gift request. Ashley Mikulsky, CEO of ARL will kick things off by sharing insights on starting and growing a strong donor pipeline. David Delozier, CDO of Helping Harvest will unpack proven approaches to donor retention and building long-term relationships, and Camille Faust, CFRE, Founder, Creative Fundraising Strategies, LLC will guide attendees through the process of making the major gift ask with confidence and authenticity. Whether you are new to fundraising or looking to sharpen your approach, this panel will offer actionable takeaways and real-world perspectives to help you connect, cultivate, and confidently make the ask.
*** Free to AFP Members; $25 for non-members***
Full participation in Art of the Ask is applicable for 1.0 point in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.