Thank you for Celebrating National Philanthropy Day 2024 with us!

Friday, November 15, 2024 

11 am - 2 pm

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, Gallery 308
2 Marina Boulevard, Landmark Building A
San Francisco, CA 94123

National Philanthropy Day celebrates the important contributions that philanthropy – and those individuals and organizations active in the philanthropic community – have made to our lives, our communities, and our world. The Golden Gate Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will celebrate National Philanthropy Day in San Francisco on Friday, November 15, 2024.

As part of National Philanthropy Day, individuals and organizations are honored for their work and impact in their local communities and beyond. On behalf of the Board of Directors of AFP Golden Gate, we are pleased to share the names of our 2024 awardees. Come celebrate their accomplishments with us!

 

2024 Honorees and Award Descriptions

Delle Maxwell & Patrick Hanrahan

THE OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIST AWARD

Presented to an individual or family with a record of exceptional generosity who, through direct financial support, has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility, and who encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles in their communities.*

 

Manny Nungaray

THE HANK ROSSO OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONAL AWARD

Honors an individual fundraising professional who practices their profession in an exemplary manner.*

 

Alan Beckstead

THE OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEER AWARD

Presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating groups of volunteers for major fundraising projects of more than one nonprofit organization. The recipient should demonstrate exceptional skills coordinating and inspiring groups of volunteers for fundraising projects that benefit charitable institutions and show a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy.*

 

Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria

THE OUTSTANDING GRANTMAKER AWARD

Recognizes a corporate grantmaker, private or community foundation, or community grantmaking organization that provides financial support, inspiration, encouragement and motivation to nonprofits and grantmakers alike – as well as developing innovative approaches to philanthropy.*

 

ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco

GROUNDSWELL AWARD

Formerly the Vineyard Award, this award celebrates an outstanding organization or an organization professional with an operating budget of less than $1,000,000 but which is nonetheless effectively addressing serious community problems. This is a visionary group or individual that, through passionate staff commitment and the innovative use of volunteers and/or community partnerships, is an inspirational model for other nonprofits, philanthropic organizations, and individuals.*

 

Reverend Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani

THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Recognizes outstanding individuals for their extraordinary contributions, influential work and ongoing engagement in philanthropy in the San Francisco Bay Area over their lifetime. NOTE: This award is bestowed by the Board of Directors of AFP Golden Gate at the recommendation of the Awards Committee. The award is not necessarily awarded every year. Letters of support are not required or accepted.*

 

Zayan Kajani

OUTSTANDING YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY AWARD

For honorees aged 5-17, this award recognizes service by an individual or group of young people ages 5 to 17 at the time they are nominated, who demonstrate outstanding commitment to the community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering, and leadership in philanthropy.

 

Geenah-Marie Leslie

EMERGING FUNDRAISING LEADER AWARD

Awarded to a fundraising professional with less than seven years of experience who demonstrates exceptional skill and talent in fundraising, leadership, and a commitment and service to the field.

 

CO-CHAIRS, NOMINATING COMMITTEE 2024

Adam Bad Wound, Conservation Philanthropy

Esther Landau, The Arc San Francisco

Carlos Castañeda, San Francisco AIDS Foundation

 

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