Legacy Giving Partnership Award

Mid-America Charitable Gift Planners is excited to join AFPKC in their national celebration as we present an award – Legacy Giving Partnership on November 12, 2020 – so save the date!Nominate_button.png

April 7: Intent to Nominate Deadline

April 15: Full nominations requested of qualifying nominees

May 6: Deadline for full nominations

Week of May 15: Honorees notified

September: Sponsorship Deadline for inclusion in invitation

November 12: National Philanthropy Day Event

Each November, Association of Fundraising Professionals – Kansas City (AFPKC) celebrates National Philanthropy Day and the generosity of our city.  As part of this celebration philanthropists young and mature, corporate and individual, professional and volunteer are recognized at a special event.

We are looking for nominees for the launch of our award.  If there is someone you would like to honor, please complete the intent to nominate form now. Forms are due by April 7.

Your application will be reviewed and if your nominee is a finalist in your selected category you will be notified by April 15 and invited to complete a full nomination, which will be due May 6.

AWARD CATEGORIES

MACGP’s category: Excellence in Legacy Giving – honors an exemplary planned giving relationship between a donor and charitable organization and/or fundraising professional. An individual or team may not be considered if they currently serve on the National Philanthropy Day Committee. This award is presented in partnership with Mid-America Charitable Gift Planners.

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 Fundraising – honors a fundraising professional or team that has demonstrated achievement through a successful campaign, initiative or career. The individual or team must currently work directly for or with a not-for-profit, charitable organization. An individual or team may not be considered if they currently serve on the National Philanthropy Day Committee.