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2026 National Philanthropy Day

The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals
Cordially Invites You to Attend

The Forty-First Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

Friday, November 20, 2026
11:45 am to 1:15 pm 
Marriott Downtown Des Moines

The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is excited to celebrate the 41st Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon. We will celebrate leaders, organizations, and youth promoting philanthropy at this year’s event on Friday, November 20, 2026, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown (mark you calendars now!)  

Event Tickets & Tables

Event tickets and tables are now on sale through Rally Up. 

OUR 2026 HONOREES

 Outstanding Large Corporate Philanthropy Award Winner= Casey's General Store

Outstanding Small Corporate Philanthropy Award Winner = Community State Bank

Outstanding Individual Philanthropist Award Winners = Toni & Tim Urban

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award Winner = Suzanna de Baca

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award Winner = Ritika Shroff

2026 Sponsorships

National Philanthropy Day would not be possible without support from our generous sponsors!

Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Learn more here and purchase packages through Rally Up. 

thank you to our 2026 Sponsors:

Awards Sponsor - Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

Media Sponsor | Pillars of Philanthropy - Business Record

Event Sponsors - Grand View University and Syverson Strege

Full Table Sponsors - Athena Coaching & Consulting and On With Life

Half Table Sponsors - Eden+, Carl & Rose Evans and Oakridge Neighborhood

Floral & Decor Sponsor - Bella Flora 

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Stewart, AFP Chapter Administrator, at admin@afpcentraliowa.org or 515-249-9457.

To get involved in this year's event please reach out to Jenny Harmeyer or Kimberley Strope-Boggus, our NPD Co-Chairs.