Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
We are pleased to announce that our Keynote Speaker for this year's National Philanthropy will be Laura Fredricks. Laura's luncheon keynote is sponsored by The Joanna Sebelien Mission Impact Fund. Learn more about Laura here!
Individual tickets and sponsorships can be purchased here.
National Philanthropy Day was founded in 1986 by presidential proclamation of the Association of Fundraising Professionals to recognize charitable giving in all its forms. AFPKC celebrates this day locally with an annual special event honoring Kansas City individuals and companies that embody the spirit of philanthropy.
Daytime Programming Schedule
Lunch and Keynote Speaker, Laura Fredricks: 11-12:45
Professional development sessions:
1:00 to 2:00: Block 1 Session - Speaker Bios
2:15 to 3:15: Block 2 Session - Speaker Bios
3:30 to 4:30: Block 3 Session - Speaker Bios
Evening Programming
5:00 - 7:00 Reception & Award Presentations
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Spirit of Philanthropy - Individual
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Kim Harbur
Gift of Life, Inc.
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Spirit of Philanthropy - Business
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Central Surfaces
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
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Excellence in Fundraising
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Dr. Jon North
Mid-America Nazarene University
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Excellence in Legacy Giving
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Kent Whittaker
UMKC School of Law
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Excellence in Development Operations
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Sally Hornstra
Cornerstones of Care
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Spirit of Philanthropy – Individual/Family – honors an individual or family with a proven record of embodying the spirit of philanthropy through financial support, community service, and/or leadership.
Spirit of Philanthropy – Business – 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.
Spirit of Philanthropy – Youth – honors an individual or group of young people ages 5-23 who demonstrate outstanding commitment to community through direct financial support, volunteer service, or charitable partnerships.
Excellence in Legacy Giving – honors an exemplary planned giving relationship between a donor and charitable organization and/or fundraising professional.
Excellence in Development Operations – honors a fundraising professional or team that is a sustaining force vital to empowering organizational achievement and has demonstrated project based and/or career success in high impact, but often low visibility areas.
Excellence in Fundraising – honors a fundraising professional or team that has demonstrated achievement through a successful campaign, initiative or career.