Pfeifer Realty Group Renews $15,000 Sponsorship to Power CFI’s Volunteer Expo for Second Consecutive Year
/SANIBEL, Fla. — Pfeifer Realty Group Renews $15,000 Sponsorship to Power CFI’s Volunteer Expo for Second Consecutive Year
From left: Savannah Kelly, CFI Director of Community Engagement; Lisa Riordan, CFI Board Chair; Dolly Farrell, CFI Executive Director; Eric Pfeifer, Broker at Pfeifer Realty Group and CFI Board Member; Marvell Bradley, Pfeifer Realty Group Agent and CFI Leadership Alum, Class of 2024; Mary Ellen Pfeifer, Marketing Director, Pfeifer Realty Group; Allison Goss, Pfeifer Realty Group; and Savannah Smith, Marketing Manager, Pfeifer Realty Group.
Sanibel, FL — The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) is proud to announce that Pfeifer Realty Group has renewed its presenting sponsorship of the Sanibel-Captiva Volunteer Expo with a $15,000 contribution for the second year in a row, reinforcing the firm’s longstanding commitment to civic engagement and community leadership on Sanibel and Captiva.
The sponsorship follows the strong success of CFI’s 2025 Volunteer Expo, where post-event survey results showed overwhelming community support. Nearly 100 percent of respondents said they would recommend the Expo to a friend, and a majority reported they were more likely to volunteer as a direct result of attending — clear indicators that the event continues to serve as a meaningful on-ramp to service and leadership across the islands.
“It is an honor to support this event again,” said Eric Pfeifer, Founder of Pfeifer Realty Group and a CFI board member. “When Mary Ellen and I moved to Sanibel, we were often asked how to get involved. Our answer has always been simple: if you make eye contact, you’re in. The Volunteer Expo creates those connections — between new residents, long-time islanders, and the organizations that need them most.”
Pfeifer Realty Group has served Southwest Florida since 2008 and has a long history of hands-on community leadership, from board service and youth sports initiatives to community recovery and engagement efforts. Pfeifer emphasized that, as many residents are returning and re-engaging after several years, the need for active participation remains strong.
“Now is the time to engage our new neighbors and those who haven’t yet found their place,” Pfeifer said. “It’s up to those of us here to step up, deepen our involvement, and help bring our community fully back together.”
CFI launched the Volunteer Expo in 2023 as part of its mission to inspire philanthropy, leadership, and collaboration. The event connects residents and visitors with dozens of local nonprofits, civic groups, and volunteer opportunities — strengthening the nonprofit sector while fostering a culture of service.
“Pfeifer Realty Group’s continued leadership sends a powerful message,” said Dolly Farrell, Executive Director of CFI. “Their investment directly supports a proven initiative that activates volunteers, welcomes new residents into community life, and helps nonprofits build capacity at a time when connection matters more than ever.”
The 2026 Volunteer Expo will take place on January 28, 2026, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Sanibel Community House.
Media Contact: Dolly Farrell Executive Director Charitable Foundation of the Islands DFarrell@sancapcfi.org MyCFI.org