AFP Tampa Bay July - Sports Philanthropy Panel

July Educational Program & Networking

Sports Philanthropy Panel

Moderator: Rob Higgins - CEO, USF Athletics

Panelists: Representatives from Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Tampa Bay Rays to be announced!

Join AFP Tampa Bay for a dynamic Sports Philanthropy Panel featuring representatives from the Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Learn how the teams of “Champa Bay” approach community engagement, select nonprofit partners, and design impactful philanthropic collaborations that go far beyond the scoreboard. Moderated by Rob Higgins, CEO of USF Athletics, this conversation will offer practical insights and takeaways on the unique philanthropic opportunities provided by our beloved sports teams.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

11:30 am Networking

12:00 pm Program & Lunch Service

Location:

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

Meal Choices:

• Pasta Brio

• Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad

• Vegetarian - Strawberry Balsamic Salad

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Luncheon Sponsor

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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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Speaker Bios

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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.