Honorees - AFP Alabama Chapter

The Alabama Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is honored to celebrate the following honorees at our 2025 celebration:

William M. and Virginia B. Spencer Outstanding Philanthropists

Frank and Marti Buck

Nominated by Samford University

United Way of Central Alabama Outstanding Civic Leader

Will Brooke, Sr.

Nominated by University of Alabama

Wells Fargo Outstanding Corporate Citizen

AmFirst

Nominated by United Way of Central Alabama

Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Outstanding Professional Advisor

Leigh A. Kaylor

Nominated by Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

William S. Roth Outstanding Fundraising Executive

Katrina Watson, CFRE

Nominated by STAIR of Birmingham

Outstanding Charitable Organization

Birmingham Corps

Nominated by Birmingham Corps

Bill Moran Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Frances Grace Hirs

Nominated by Children's of Alabama

AFP Alabama Chapter IDEA Award

Libby's Friends

Nominated by XVI

Since 1982, AFP Alabama hosts National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) each year to recognize and celebrate the individuals and organizations whose achievements have made a significant impact across the state of Alabama. It is our honor to recognize the truly exceptional examples of how philanthropy transforms our state.