Nominations Now Open!
Nomination Deadline EXTENDED: NOON - Monday, April 29, 2024
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Please review all of the instructions below before completing the nomination form. You MUST identify at least one time you are available for a zoom session with the Awards Committee. During this session you will have two-three (2-3) minutes to pitch your nominee and answer questions from committee members.
- In order to submit a nomination, you must first have authorization from the nominee or institution in order to nominate him/her/them for an award.
- You may encourage others to nominate the same person or organization.
- If your nominee is chosen, you must confirm that the person or representative from the organization can participate in our in-person event the evening of December 5, 2024 at the Natural History Museum Los Angeles County.
- If your nominee is chosen, we expect you to serve as liaison to your nominee and the National Philanthropy Day Awards Committee.
- If your nominee is chosen, we ask that you invite guests to participate in the program and assist in securing sponsorships from your organization and your nominee's network.
- If your nominee is chosen, you agree to participate in our networking reception and National Philanthropy celebration.
- Please follow the word count guidelines in the nomination form.
Nomination Categories
Outstanding Individual Philanthropist - This award honors an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity who, through direct financial support, demonstrates outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and whose generosity encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles on a community, national, and/or international level.
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation - This award 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.
Outstanding Nonprofit Organization - This award honors a nonprofit organization that has shown excellence in serving the organization’s mission. The organization must be a registered 501(c)(3) whose program(s) serve the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Outstanding Professional Fundraiser - This award honors a development professional who is committed to the values of philanthropy: trust, honesty, tolerance, altruism, and service. S/he possesses the skills and knowledge, as well as extraordinary creativity and energy, to enhance the financial sustainability of their organization, to develop meaningful relationships with donors, to serve as an example and mentor to those new to the profession, and to foster a culture of philanthropy in their organization and beyond.
Outstanding Volunteer - Recognizes a person who provides exceptional leadership in coordinating fundraising projects or activities for a charitable organization or cause, with a preference for community work that has direct impact on the Greater Los Angeles region. The recipient must demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and the ability to motivate volunteers. By giving generously of his/her time and talents, this person makes a measurable impact on community philanthropy.
Outstanding CEO or Founder - Recognizes an outstanding individual for their achievement, leadership and vision in establishing a successful nonprofit organization (not an event) dedicated to providing important charitable services to the community, or to improving the quality of life for individuals and families living in Los Angeles.
Outstanding Emerging Professional - A successful candidate for this award will have fewer than 5 years professional experience, and although newer to the profession, demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and leadership in the nonprofit community. Nominations should include specific examples and description of the nominee’s early career achievements, involvement with AFP, and volunteer activities within the community.
Outstanding Youth/Youth Organization - This award recognizes service by an outstanding individual (under 21 years of age), youth group or youth-generated project that has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering and/or leadership.
Specific questions about this form or the nomination process may be submitted via email to 2024 NPD Co-Chairs Alyssa Hopf (alyssa@repkogrants.com) and Kathy Ward (kward@urm.org).