2025 National Philanthropy Day

Nominations

Nominations are now open for this year's National Philanthropy Day. To submit your nominations, visit https://npd.afpvote.org/nominations/AFPIE or click on the buttons below the categories. Nominations close on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Categories

Philanthropist of the Year

This award recognizes an outstanding individual, family or family foundation with a proven record of exceptional financial generosity and volunteer leadership to one or more Inland Empire nonprofit organizations who has: 1) demonstrated extraordinary civic and charitable responsibility, and 2) whose generosity inspires others to philanthropic action. This award is to honor the achievements of a living person; if a foundation is proposed, there should be at least one living founder.

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Community Champion of the Year

Community Champion of the Year Award recognizes an individual or organization who have demonstrated leadership and promoted best practices in diversity in a broad range of their activities, including philanthropy. Through their philanthropic activities, these Community Champions bridge communities and promote cultural awareness, strengthening community philanthropy and fostering the wealth of ideas and collaboration that our myriad of experiences bring to the Inland Empire Region. These Community Champions are "connectors" who embrace the rich tapestry of our community. The breadth of their philanthropic activities enhances their impact on the community, creating opportunities and cultivating economic and cultural growth and empowerment.

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Professional Fundraiser of the Year

Professional Fundraising of the Year Award recognizes a fundraising executive whose actions and leadership exemplify ethical and effective professional practice and whose performance has enhanced the financial resources and recognition of the organization(s) for which he/she works. Nominees must demonstrate strong commitment to philanthropy, volunteerism, and continuing education and have actively worked as a professional fundraiser for at least five years prior to this nomination.

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Lifetime Service Award

This award recognizes the cumulative philanthropic efforts of an individual, family or family foundation over a period of 10 or more years of exceptional generosity who, through direct financial support, demonstrates outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and whose generosity encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles in the community. Candidates will specifically demonstrate significant, long-term involvement with one or more Inland Empire nonprofit organizations.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

PRESENTING SPONSOR: $10,000 (1 AVAILABLE) 
Promotion on all National Philanthropy Day collateral materials, including but
not limited to:

  • (1) Full-page ad in the event program
  • Press Materials
  • VIP table (10 seats) at the event Luncheon
  • Program participation at the event Luncheon (approx. 2 minutes)
  • Company banner displayed at the event registration area
  • Option to include a promotional giveaway for each table guest at the event
  • Luncheon (approx. 300 guests)
  • Company name and representative announced at the event Luncheon
  • Inclusion on the AFP-Inland Empire Chapter’s web site for 12 months
  • Logo inclusion on the event sponsorship loop

PLATINUM AWARD SPONSOR: $5,000 - Buy Now

  • 10 seats at the November 19, 2024 Luncheon
  • Premier recognition on collateral materials relating to the presentation
  • (1) Full-page ad in the event program
  • Inclusion on AFP - Inland Empire Chapter’s website for 12 months
  • Company announced at the event Luncheon presentation
  • Logo inclusion on the event sponsorship loop

GOLD SPONSOR: $2,500 - Buy Now

  • 10 seats at the November 19, 2024 Luncheon
  • (1) Half-page ad in the event program
  • Inclusion on AFP - Inland Empire Chapter’s website for 12 months
  • Company announced at the event Luncheon presentation
  • Logo inclusion on the event sponsorship loop

SILVER SPONSOR: $1,000 - Buy Now

  • 5 seats at the November 19, 2024 Luncheon
  • (1) Quarter-page ad in the event program
  • Company name announced at the event Luncheon presentation
  • Logo inclusion on the event sponsorship loop

BRONZE NONPROFIT SPONSOR: $500 (4 AVAILABLE) - Buy Now

Organizational budget $1 million - $10 million

  • 5 seats at the November 19, 2024 Luncheon
  • (1) Quarter-page ad in the event program
  • Company name announced at the event Luncheon presentation
  • Name inclusion on the event sponsorship loop

BRONZE SMALL NONPROFIT SPONSOR: $350 (4 AVAILABLE) - Buy Now

Organizational budget less than $1 million

  • 5 seats at the November 19, 2024 Luncheon
  • (1) Quarter-page ad in the event program
  • Company name announced at the event Luncheon presentation
  • Name inclusion on the event sponsorship loop

RESERVED TABLE SPONSOR: $750 - Buy Now

  • 5 seats at the November 19, 2024 Luncheon
  • Name listing in the event program

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Please call to confirm availability
$500 - (1) Full-page ad in the event program - Buy Now
$300 - (1) Half-page ad in the event program - Buy Now