

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Art of the Ask: A Panel on Building Meaningful Donor Relationships
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 am – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Event Description**: 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/the-art-of-the-ask-a-panel-on-building-meaningful-donor-relationships/200029624748524
- **Event Categories**: art, charities, business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Reading
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The WCR Center for the Arts
- **lat**: 40.3381
- **long**: -75.92834
- **full address**: The WCR Center for the Arts, 140 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601-3402, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: AFP Berks Regional Chapter (https://allevents.in/org/afp-berks-regional-chapter/12067673)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The WCR Center for the Arts, 140 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601-3402, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** AFP Berks Regional Chapter
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, charities, business
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Art of the Ask: A Panel on Building Meaningful Donor Relationships ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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