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National Philanthropy Day is an opportunity to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations for their work in the philanthropic sector. Our aim is to celebrate the Nominee’s achievements and your role as a Nominator is to advocate for their recognition. We ask you to please register for a Zoom Nominator Session to 'pitch' your nomination to our Committee. You will select a date and time (between 12pm and 4pm on June 9-13 2025) at the end of the Nominator Google Form.
NPD - 2025 Nomination Categories
Outstanding Individual Philanthropist - This award honors an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity who, through direct financial support, demonstrates outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and whose generosity encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles on a community, national, and/or international level.
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation - This award honors a corporation or its corporate foundation that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement.
Outstanding Nonprofit Organization - This award honors a nonprofit organization that has shown excellence in serving the organization’s mission. The organization must be a registered 501(c)(3) whose program(s) serve the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Outstanding Professional Fundraiser - This award honors a development professional who is committed to the values of philanthropy: trust, honesty, tolerance, altruism, and service. S/he possesses the skills and knowledge, as well as extraordinary creativity and energy, to enhance the financial sustainability of their organization, to develop meaningful relationships with donors, to serve as an example and mentor to those new to the profession, and to foster a culture of philanthropy in their organization and beyond.
Outstanding Volunteer - Recognizes a person who provides exceptional leadership in coordinating fundraising projects or activities for a charitable organization or cause, with a preference for community work that has direct impact on the Greater Los Angeles region. The recipient must demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and the ability to motivate volunteers. By giving generously of his/her time and talents, this person makes a measurable impact on community philanthropy.
Outstanding CEO or Founder - Recognizes an outstanding individual for their achievement, leadership and vision in establishing a successful nonprofit organization (not an event) dedicated to providing important charitable services to the community, or to improving the quality of life for individuals and families living in Los Angeles.
Outstanding Emerging Professional - A successful candidate for this award will have fewer than 5 years professional experience, and although newer to the profession, demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and leadership in the nonprofit community. Nominations should include specific examples and description of the nominee’s early career achievements, involvement with AFP, and volunteer activities within the community.
Outstanding “Los Angeles Hero” - Honoring Courage and Leadership in the Wake of the 2025 Los Angeles County Fires - In recognition of the unprecedented destruction caused by the Eaton Canyon and Pacific Palisades fires—resulting in the loss of over 16,000 structures and nearly 12,000 homes—we seek to honor an extraordinary individual or organization that rose to meet this moment of crisis. This award recognizes a community hero whose actions proved invaluable in protecting lives, providing relief, and fostering hope in the face of devastation. Whether through frontline response, resource mobilization, advocacy, or acts of compassion, this honoree embodies the unwavering spirit of resilience and service that strengthens Los Angeles in its most challenging times.