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• National Philanthropy Day 2025

  • When
    November 13, 2025
  •  
    11:15 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Ruth Eckerd Hall - Margarete Heye Great Room

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  National Philanthropy Day 2025
  Thursday, November 13th
  11:15 a.m. Registration & Networking
  Noon Lunch & Program

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  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

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  Lunch Menu

  • Bistro Steak Medallion Trio with a Gorgonzola crust, served with herb roasted fingerling potatoes and honey glazed carrots

  • Seared Airline Chicken Breast with bacon Provencal, served with almond rice pilaf and haricot verts

  • Portobello and Squash Wellington, served with quinoa and a red pepper coulis

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  Thank you to our Sponsors!

  PRESENTING SPONSOR:

  
  

  
  

  10 STAR PARTNERS:

  

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  DISTINGUISHED TABLE PARTNER:

  

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  TABLE PARTNERS:

  David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts

  Suncoast Hospice Foundation

  Humane Society of Tampa Bay

  AdventHealth Foundation West Florida

  Ruth Eckerd Hall

  USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy

  St. Joseph's Hospitals Foundation

  
  

  AWARD SPONSOR:

  

  Paul Dyer, Partners in Recognition, Inc.

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  Sponsor Levels

  Friends of Philanthropy ~ $5,000.00

  • Name appears in all pre and post event publicity
  • Recognition in program and invitation
  • Full-page, four-color ad in program
  • One table of 10 at the lunch with priority seating
  • Logo listed in program and slide show
  • Logo prominently displayed on signage
  • Publicly acknowledged and thanked at the event
  • Opportunity for company materials/giveaways

  10 Star Partners (7 Available) ~ $2,500.00

  • Name appears in all pre and post event publicity
  • Recognition in program and invitation
  • Half-page, four-color ad in program
  • One table of 10 at the lunch with priority seating
  • Logo listed in program and slide show
  • Logo prominently displayed on signage
  • Publicly acknowledged and thanked at the event

  Distinguished Table Partner with Honoree ~ $1,750.00
  

  • One table of 10 at the lunch with preferred seating
  • Quarter-page, four-color ad in program
  • Logo listed in program and slide show
     

  Table Partner ~ $850.00

  • One table of 10 at the lunch

   

  Individual Ticket ~ $85.00

  • One ticket at the lunch

  
  Add-on Benefit: Shining Light in Philanthropy ~ $175.00

  The Shining Light in Philanthropy is an additional benefit that can be added to any sponsor level (Table Partner and above) to honor an individual or organization that exemplifies generosity through their contributions of time, talent and treasure. This is a wonderful way to recognize those who illuminate the path for others, demonstrating extraordinary leadership and vision in support of your organization's mission. By celebrating their impact, we not only acknowledge their dedication but also inspire others to give back and strengthen the Tampa Bay community. 

  Benefits include: 

  • Personalized gift for one Shining Light in Philanthropy honoree
  • Name and photo of honoree displayed during event slide show
  • Social media recognition on AFP Tampa Bay Chapter social media platforms
  • Quarter-page advertisement in the digital and printed NPD program to recognize the honoree
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  Program Ad Only ~ $100.00

  Does not include event tickets

  • Full-page, four-color ad in program

  
  

  If you have questions about the event, please email Chandra by clicking HERE

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• December Educational Program & Networking - AFP Tampa Bay

  • When
    December 09, 2025
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Brio Italian Grille | International Plaza | 2223 N. Westshore Blvd. Tampa FL 33607

  Register

  December Educational Program & Networking

  
  

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  Tuesday, December 9, 2025
  

  11:30 am Networking

  12:00 pm Program & Lunch Service

  Location:

  
  

  Brio Italian Grille | International Plaza | 2223 N. Westshore Blvd. Tampa FL 33607

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  Program Fee

  AFP Member - $35.00

  Guest - $45.00

  The program will only be offered in-person. Please indicate when registering your meal choice for meal planning purposes.

  AFP Tampa Bay aims to be accessible and inclusive to all of our members and guests. If you require special accommodations, please let us know via email so we can plan to make adjustments to the program

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  Meal Choices: 

  • Mezza Chicken Milanese: Romano-crusted chicken, fresh mozzarella, herb pasta, house-made marinara
  • Fettuccine Alfredo: Fresh fettuccine tossed in alfredo sauce (Vegetarian)

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  THANK YOU to our Luncheon Partner

  
  

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  Approved for 1 hour CFRE

  

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  Meeting Guidelines

  AFP Tampa Bay recognizes the importance of personal connection, but your health is our priority. We continue to monitor the community level for our area and follow CDC recommendations.

  We ask that you not attend if:

  • You have recently tested positive for COVID-19. Use the self-evaluation tool HERE to determine when you may return to in-person meetings after testing positive.
  • You have been recently exposed to someone with COVID-19.
  • You are waiting on COVID-19 test results.
  • You feel you may be becoming sick, running a fever, or experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID-19 such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath.

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• AFP January - Double Educational Program with Chad Barger, CFRE

  • When
    January 20, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    The Baldwin Group | 4211 W. Boy Scout Blvd, Suite 800, Tampa, FL 33607

  Register

  January Educational Program & Networking

  
  

  Double Educational Program

  Chad Barger, CFRE

  Session 1 | Slow Fundraising: A Calmer, More Effective Approach to Sustainable Development

  In a world where fundraisers are constantly pushed to do more with less, burnout is real—and results can suffer. What if the key to better fundraising wasn’t working harder, but working smarter and slower?

  Join fundraising master trainer Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP, for an insightful and empowering workshop inspired by Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity. You’ll explore how fundraisers can embrace a calmer, more focused approach to development work that prioritizes impact over busyness. This session will introduce three transformative principles: do fewer things by focusing only on high-return fundraising activities, work at a natural pace that aligns with donor readiness and your organizational rhythm, and obsess over quality by elevating the strategy and execution behind every touchpoint.

  Session 2 | Cutting Through the Noise - What’s Working NOW to Spur Donor Engagement

  Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP, for a workshop focused on proven ways to capture donor attention. We’ll look at the challenge of cutting through the noise in today’s daily communication onslaught and the importance of donor retention. Attendees will learn simple, actionable steps that they can take to boost donor engagement at their organization. Examples will be shared of creative ways that real life nonprofit organizations identified, cultivated, solicited and stewarded their donors (including some that had no budget for doing so).

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  Tuesday, January 20, 2025

  10:00am | Networking and Check-In

  10:30am | Session 1

  11:30am | Networking and Lunch Service

  12:00pm | Session 2

  Location:

  
  

  The Baldwin Group | 4211 W. Boy Scout Blvd, Suite 800, Tampa, FL 33607

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  Program Fee

  AFP Member - $50.00

  Guest - $75.00

  The program will only be offered in-person. Please indicate when registering your meal choice for meal planning purposes.

  AFP Tampa Bay aims to be accessible and inclusive to all of our members and guests. If you require special accommodations, please let us know via email so we can plan to make adjustments to the program

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  Approved for 2 hours CFRE

  

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  Speaker Bio

  Chad Barger [BAR-jur] helps nonprofit professionals fundraise more efficiently and effectively. He is a top-rated speaker, master trainer and coach. Chad owns the firm Productive Fundraising which specializes in teaching the latest research-based fundraising tactics and making them approachable for small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations.

  Chad earned his ACFRE (Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive) credential in 2024 and is proud to be only the 117th person in the world to hold that (VERY) hard to achieve credential. He earned his Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential in 2007. Chad is also an Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional (ACNP), and therefore also a CNP (Certified Nonprofit Professional).

  To many nonprofit professionals he is better as “fundraiserchad,” social media personality and host of the popular Productive Fundraising free monthly webinar series. On his website, productivefundraising.com, Chad curates top notch fundraising templates and samples designed to fast track the implementation of fundraising best practices. He’s also a bit of a personal productivity nerd and loves to share tips to help busy professionals work more efficiently and effectively.

  Chad has spent his entire career as a fundraiser. He has worked in large shops and small in a variety of sectors (including higher education, social services and the arts). The campaigns that he has worked on have raised in excess of $155 million dollars for the charities that he’s had the honor of serving.

  Chad serves as an Adjunct Instructor at both Messiah University and Temple University, where he teaches the 10 Week Online Fundraising Certificate Program. As a Master Trainer for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), he is a frequent keynote and workshop presenter at nonprofit conferences across the US and Canada. Chad is an active member of AFP, currently serving as chair of its Editorial Advisory Committee at the international level, and he is a past president of the Central Pennsylvania Chapter.

  Chad is a regular columnist for Advancing Philanthropy and has also been interviewed for articles in the Chronicle of Philanthropy. In addition to his contributions to these two leading publications in the field, he was the 2018 recipient of the Nonprofit Leadership Excellence Award granted by Central Penn Business Journal.

  Chad is a graduate of Slippery Rock University (SRU) where he got his fundraising start as a student phone-a-thon caller. At SRU, Chad served as an AmeriCorps member leading fellow students on community service trips across the country, which shifted his career focus to the nonprofit sector. He currently serves on SRU’s Philanthropy and Nonprofit Program Advisory Council.

  When he’s not on the road for speaking gigs, Chad keeps all of these balls in the air from his home just outside of Hershey, Pennsylvania (where they make your chocolate bars). He and the lovely Mrs. Barger are busy raising two teen boys. Chad is a practicing office nomad known to work from the forest, local parks, libraries and coffee shops just as much as his home office. He’s an adventurous eater, avid hiker, trail maintainer, scout leader, travel buff and arts lover. And he’ll do just about anything for you in return for a jumbo sized bag of jalapeno kettle cooked potato chips (which aren’t allowed in the Barger house for the sake of his waistline)!

  But in the end, he’s just a productivity nerd that wants to help you raise more funding for the cause that you passionately serve!

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  Meeting Guidelines

  AFP Tampa Bay recognizes the importance of personal connection, but your health is our priority. We continue to monitor the community level for our area and follow CDC recommendations.

  We ask that you not attend if:

  • You have recently tested positive for COVID-19. Use the self-evaluation tool HERE to determine when you may return to in-person meetings after testing positive.
  • You have been recently exposed to someone with COVID-19.
  • You are waiting on COVID-19 test results.
  • You feel you may be becoming sick, running a fever, or experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID-19 such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath.

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• February Educational Program & Networking - AFP Tampa Bay

  • When
    February 17, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  February Educational Program & Networking

  
  

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  Tuesday, February 17, 2026
  

  11:30 am Networking

  12:00 pm Program & Lunch Service

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  Program Fee

  AFP Member - $35.00

  Guest - $45.00

  The program will only be offered in-person. Please indicate when registering your meal choice for meal planning purposes.

  AFP Tampa Bay aims to be accessible and inclusive to all of our members and guests. If you require special accommodations, please let us know via email so we can plan to make adjustments to the program

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  Approved for 1 hour CFRE

  

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  Meeting Guidelines

  AFP Tampa Bay recognizes the importance of personal connection, but your health is our priority. We continue to monitor the community level for our area and follow CDC recommendations.

  We ask that you not attend if:

  • You have recently tested positive for COVID-19. Use the self-evaluation tool HERE to determine when you may return to in-person meetings after testing positive.
  • You have been recently exposed to someone with COVID-19.
  • You are waiting on COVID-19 test results.
  • You feel you may be becoming sick, running a fever, or experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID-19 such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath.

  
  

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• March Educational Program & Networking - AFP Tampa Bay

  • When
    March 17, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  March Educational Program & Networking

  
  

  AFP March Program

  Presented by:

  Wayne Olson, JD
  

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  Tuesday, March 17, 2026
  

  11:30 am Networking

  12:00 pm Program & Lunch Service

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  Program Fee

  AFP Member - $35.00

  Guest - $45.00

  The program will only be offered in-person. Please indicate when registering your meal choice for meal planning purposes.

  AFP Tampa Bay aims to be accessible and inclusive to all of our members and guests. If you require special accommodations, please let us know via email so we can plan to make adjustments to the program

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  Approved for 1 hour CFRE

  

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  Meeting Guidelines

  AFP Tampa Bay recognizes the importance of personal connection, but your health is our priority. We continue to monitor the community level for our area and follow CDC recommendations.

  We ask that you not attend if:

  • You have recently tested positive for COVID-19. Use the self-evaluation tool HERE to determine when you may return to in-person meetings after testing positive.
  • You have been recently exposed to someone with COVID-19.
  • You are waiting on COVID-19 test results.
  • You feel you may be becoming sick, running a fever, or experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID-19 such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath.

  
  

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• April Educational Program & Networking - AFP Tampa Bay

  • When
    April 21, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  April Educational Program & Networking

  
  

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  Tuesday, April 21, 2026
  

  11:30 am Networking

  12:00 pm Program & Lunch Service

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  Program Fee

  AFP Member - $35.00

  Guest - $45.00

  The program will only be offered in-person. Please indicate when registering your meal choice for meal planning purposes.

  AFP Tampa Bay aims to be accessible and inclusive to all of our members and guests. If you require special accommodations, please let us know via email so we can plan to make adjustments to the program

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  Approved for 1 hour CFRE

  

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  Meeting Guidelines

  AFP Tampa Bay recognizes the importance of personal connection, but your health is our priority. We continue to monitor the community level for our area and follow CDC recommendations.

  We ask that you not attend if:

  • You have recently tested positive for COVID-19. Use the self-evaluation tool HERE to determine when you may return to in-person meetings after testing positive.
  • You have been recently exposed to someone with COVID-19.
  • You are waiting on COVID-19 test results.
  • You feel you may be becoming sick, running a fever, or experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID-19 such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath.

  
  

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• AFP Icon 2026

  • Start
    April 26, 2026
  • End
    April 28, 2026
  • Location
    San Diego

  Registration is now open for the world's No. 1 fundraising conference!

  Join AFP April 26-28 in San Diego for 100+ expert-led sessions and countless opportunities to connect with your community.

  Full conference registration comes with:

  • More than 100 all-new breakout education sessions to choose from on-site featuring fundraising's hottest topics and brightest minds;
  • Access to session recordings of every breakout session provided at no additional cost after the conference;
  • Countless networking opportunities with thousands of fellow change-makers;
  • Access to the AFP EXCHANGE - the exhibit hall featuring our innovative fundraising partners;

  And so much more!

  Learn More and Register >>

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• May Educational Program & Networking - AFP Tampa Bay

  • When
    May 19, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  May Educational Program & Networking

  
  

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  Tuesday, May 19, 2026
  

  11:30 am Networking

  12:00 pm Program & Lunch Service

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  Program Fee

  AFP Member - $35.00

  Guest - $45.00

  The program will only be offered in-person. Please indicate when registering your meal choice for meal planning purposes.

  AFP Tampa Bay aims to be accessible and inclusive to all of our members and guests. If you require special accommodations, please let us know via email so we can plan to make adjustments to the program

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  Approved for 1 hour CFRE

  

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  Meeting Guidelines

  AFP Tampa Bay recognizes the importance of personal connection, but your health is our priority. We continue to monitor the community level for our area and follow CDC recommendations.

  We ask that you not attend if:

  • You have recently tested positive for COVID-19. Use the self-evaluation tool HERE to determine when you may return to in-person meetings after testing positive.
  • You have been recently exposed to someone with COVID-19.
  • You are waiting on COVID-19 test results.
  • You feel you may be becoming sick, running a fever, or experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID-19 such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath.

  
  

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• 2026 Planet Philanthropy

  • Start
    June 15, 2026
  • End
    June 17, 2026
  • Location
    Naples Grande Beach Resort | 475 Seagate Dr Naples, Florida 34103

  

  Florida’s premier fundraising conference—happening June 15–17 in sunny Naples, Florida!

  This must-attend event brings together nonprofit professionals, fundraisers, consultants, board members, and changemakers from across the state for three power-packed days of:

  ✨ Cutting-edge education

  ✨ Motivating keynotes

  ✨ Meaningful networking

  ✨ And fun, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections by the beach!

  Snag VIP Early Access to full conference registration for just $550—includes a ticket to the Planet Philanthropy social event!

  This exclusive early bird deal is only available through August 1, 2025!

  CLICK HERE to Register >>

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• June Educational Program & Networking - AFP Tampa Bay

  • When
    June 16, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  June Educational Program & Networking

  
  

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  Tuesday, June 16, 2026
  

  11:30 am Networking

  12:00 pm Program & Lunch Service

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  Program Fee

  AFP Member - $35.00

  Guest - $45.00

  The program will only be offered in-person. Please indicate when registering your meal choice for meal planning purposes.

  AFP Tampa Bay aims to be accessible and inclusive to all of our members and guests. If you require special accommodations, please let us know via email so we can plan to make adjustments to the program

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  Approved for 1 hour CFRE

  

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  Meeting Guidelines

  AFP Tampa Bay recognizes the importance of personal connection, but your health is our priority. We continue to monitor the community level for our area and follow CDC recommendations.

  We ask that you not attend if:

  • You have recently tested positive for COVID-19. Use the self-evaluation tool HERE to determine when you may return to in-person meetings after testing positive.
  • You have been recently exposed to someone with COVID-19.
  • You are waiting on COVID-19 test results.
  • You feel you may be becoming sick, running a fever, or experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID-19 such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath.

  
  

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• July Educational Program & Networking - AFP Tampa Bay

  • When
    July 21, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  July Educational Program & Networking

  
  

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  Tuesday, July 21, 2026
  

  11:30 am Networking

  12:00 pm Program & Lunch Service

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  Program Fee

  AFP Member - $35.00

  Guest - $45.00

  The program will only be offered in-person. Please indicate when registering your meal choice for meal planning purposes.

  AFP Tampa Bay aims to be accessible and inclusive to all of our members and guests. If you require special accommodations, please let us know via email so we can plan to make adjustments to the program

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  Approved for 1 hour CFRE

  

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  Meeting Guidelines

  AFP Tampa Bay recognizes the importance of personal connection, but your health is our priority. We continue to monitor the community level for our area and follow CDC recommendations.

  We ask that you not attend if:

  • You have recently tested positive for COVID-19. Use the self-evaluation tool HERE to determine when you may return to in-person meetings after testing positive.
  • You have been recently exposed to someone with COVID-19.
  • You are waiting on COVID-19 test results.
  • You feel you may be becoming sick, running a fever, or experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID-19 such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath.

  
  

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• September Educational Program & Networking - AFP Tampa Bay

  • When
    September 15, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  September Educational Program & Networking

  
  

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  Tuesday, September 15, 2026
  

  11:30 am Networking

  12:00 pm Program & Lunch Service

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  Program Fee

  AFP Member - $35.00

  Guest - $45.00

  The program will only be offered in-person. Please indicate when registering your meal choice for meal planning purposes.

  AFP Tampa Bay aims to be accessible and inclusive to all of our members and guests. If you require special accommodations, please let us know via email so we can plan to make adjustments to the program

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  Approved for 1 hour CFRE

  

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  Meeting Guidelines

  AFP Tampa Bay recognizes the importance of personal connection, but your health is our priority. We continue to monitor the community level for our area and follow CDC recommendations.

  We ask that you not attend if:

  • You have recently tested positive for COVID-19. Use the self-evaluation tool HERE to determine when you may return to in-person meetings after testing positive.
  • You have been recently exposed to someone with COVID-19.
  • You are waiting on COVID-19 test results.
  • You feel you may be becoming sick, running a fever, or experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID-19 such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath.

  
  

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• October Educational Program & Networking - AFP Tampa Bay

  • When
    October 20, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  October Educational Program & Networking

  
  

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  Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  

  11:30 am Networking

  12:00 pm Program & Lunch Service

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  Program Fee

  AFP Member - $35.00

  Guest - $45.00

  The program will only be offered in-person. Please indicate when registering your meal choice for meal planning purposes.

  AFP Tampa Bay aims to be accessible and inclusive to all of our members and guests. If you require special accommodations, please let us know via email so we can plan to make adjustments to the program

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  Approved for 1 hour CFRE

  

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  Meeting Guidelines

  AFP Tampa Bay recognizes the importance of personal connection, but your health is our priority. We continue to monitor the community level for our area and follow CDC recommendations.

  We ask that you not attend if:

  • You have recently tested positive for COVID-19. Use the self-evaluation tool HERE to determine when you may return to in-person meetings after testing positive.
  • You have been recently exposed to someone with COVID-19.
  • You are waiting on COVID-19 test results.
  • You feel you may be becoming sick, running a fever, or experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID-19 such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath.

  
  

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• December Educational Program & Networking - AFP Tampa Bay

  • When
    December 08, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  December Educational Program & Networking

  
  

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  Tuesday, December 8, 2026
  

  11:30 am Networking

  12:00 pm Program & Lunch Service

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  Program Fee

  AFP Member - $35.00

  Guest - $45.00

  The program will only be offered in-person. Please indicate when registering your meal choice for meal planning purposes.

  AFP Tampa Bay aims to be accessible and inclusive to all of our members and guests. If you require special accommodations, please let us know via email so we can plan to make adjustments to the program

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  Approved for 1 hour CFRE

  

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  Meeting Guidelines

  AFP Tampa Bay recognizes the importance of personal connection, but your health is our priority. We continue to monitor the community level for our area and follow CDC recommendations.

  We ask that you not attend if:

  • You have recently tested positive for COVID-19. Use the self-evaluation tool HERE to determine when you may return to in-person meetings after testing positive.
  • You have been recently exposed to someone with COVID-19.
  • You are waiting on COVID-19 test results.
  • You feel you may be becoming sick, running a fever, or experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID-19 such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath.

  
  

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