Nominations are Due April 1, as the Association of Fundraising Professionals CA,
Desert Communities Proudly Recognizes Our Valley’s Most Outstanding Humanitarians
There is only one week left to submit a nomination for the 18th Annual National Philanthropy Awards, which honors those in our community who embody the philanthropic spirit. Nominations close Monday, April 1, 2024, and will recognize community changemakers including a youth who tirelessly volunteers to an outstanding fundraiser or non-profit founder who is making a significant difference, to an exceptionally generous philanthropist or an organization that has deeply affected the most underserved citizens in our community.
It’s time to celebrate Honorees in the following categories:
· Outstanding Philanthropist(s)
· Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer
· Outstanding Non-Profit Founder
· Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation, Corporation or Civic Service Organization
· Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
· Outstanding Fundraising Professional
“National Philanthropy Day is an exciting celebration acknowledging those individuals, foundations, and businesses that have not only endured events of the last several years but have also gone above and beyond, profoundly changing the Coachella Valley with their giving hearts,” shares Josh N. Zahid, 2024 National Philanthropy Day Chair.
Nominations close Monday, April 1, 2024, and are available through afpcadesert.org or by clicking this link. A Blue-Ribbon Award Panel comprised of Coachella Valley community leaders will review the nominations. The Honorees Announcement Luncheon will take place on Friday, May 17th at 11:00 am at Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa. Then, save the date for National Philanthropy Day on Friday, November 1st at 11:30 am at Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa.
“National Philanthropy Day is my favorite event of the year. AFP honors our community’s philanthropic heroes who are actively engaged in our community and give so generously of their time, skills, talents and financial support,” adds AFP President James Lindquist. “To date, we have honored 92 individuals, businesses and organizations whose fundraising passions have created significant impact to the quality of life in the Coachella Valley. Our Valley’s nonprofits are committed to bringing forward the positive change necessary to build strong, vibrant and healthy communities.”
We look forward to receiving your nomination submissions at www.afpcadesert.org by April 1st.
About the Association of Fundraising Professionals CA, Desert Communities Chapter
Established in October 2006, the Association of Fundraising Professionals CA, Desert Communities (AFPCA) is one of 244-chapter affiliates with over 31,000 members worldwide. Committed to advancing philanthropy through effective and ethical fundraising, the AFPCA focuses on core activities such as education, training, credentialing promotion, and providing resources for fundraising effectiveness. Recognized for its innovative fundraising campaigns, the AFPCA earned the 2023 IDEA Champion Designation for its commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Additionally, the chapter received the 2023 10-Star AFP Chapter for the seventeenth consecutive year, highlighting its exceptional standards in education, professional development, advocacy, community involvement, and membership growth. Chapters qualifying for this prestigious award must meet stringent criteria, solidifying AFPCA’s ongoing excellence.
