2025 National Philanthropy Day

Save the Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Levity Live Oxnard 

591 Collection Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036

National Philanthropy Day is a special day to recognize and pay tribute to the individuals, organizations and businesses who generously give their time, talents and resources for the enrichment and benefit of our communities.  This year, the AFP Santa Barbara Ventura Counties will join chapters across the country to celebrate the giving spirit and exemplary leaders of our philanthropic community.  

First held locally in 1987, National Philanthropy Day recognizes the great contributions of philanthropy- and those people active in the philanthropic community who have enriched our world.  It also provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible.  

Nominations are now open!

Your voice is essential in telling our community's story and we invite you to nominate those exemplary leaders of our philanthropic community so they can be recognized at this year’s event.

The event will honor a recipient from each of the following categories:

Philanthropist of the Year in Santa Barbara County

Philanthropist of the Year in Ventura County

Volunteer of the Year in Santa Barbara County

Volunteer of the Year in Ventura County 

Youth in Philanthropy, aged 16-23

Professional Fundraiser of the Year

Champion for Social Justice

Please include 1 letter of recommendation along with your nomination.

Deadline to Submit: Friday, July 11, 2025

National Philanthropy Day (NPD) acknowledges the entire spectrum of services provided by the nonprofit community and recognizes the profound impact that philanthropy has on the fabric of society. Each year, AFP chapters around the nation honor individuals and groups who, through their hard work and dedication, have enhanced philanthropy, their communities, and the world. The purpose of this day is to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—to the enrichment of our world.

Sponsors of National Philanthropy Day gain visibility and increased brand awareness through logo and material presence at the event, and in media outreach and materials.

Chapter Sponsorships

Join us as an AFPSBV Chapter Sponsor and, enjoy high visibility all year long among a thousand non-profit leaders and fundraising professionals across both Santa Barbara and Ventura counties – this includes a valuable presence at the 2022 National Philanthropy Day Celebration and 2023 Symposium on Fundraising.

To complete the sponsorship form, click here.

$5,000 – $10,000 PRESENTING CHAPTER SPONSOR 

Presenting Sponsor ($10,000) or Co-Presenting Sponsor ($5,000 each) includes “Presented by” recognition at National Philanthropy Day and AFPSBV Symposium on Fundraising.

1. Your brand or name as “Presenting or Co-Presenting Chapter Sponsor” in promotional materials is mailed or emailed to nearly 1,000 philanthropists, fundraising professionals, board members and volunteers throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.
2. Welcome or Promotional Video that you supply to be shown at National Philanthropy Day (NPD) and Symposium on Fundraising.
3. Opportunity to briefly address attendees at National Philanthropy Day and Symposium.
4. Your creative ideas welcome for branded promotional gifts for honorees, keynote speakers or guests.
5. Tabling opportunity at National Philanthropy Day and Symposium.
6. Ten (10) tickets to National Philanthropy Day and Symposium with access to respected, high profile non-profit leaders, philanthropists, volunteers, and professional fundraisers.
7. Your name/logo with link prominently displayed on our website, inclusion in digital and print communications, social media postings, press releases, and regional advertising.

$2,500 – PREMIER CHAPTER SPONSOR

At this level you can choose to sponsor one of seven awards at National Philanthropy Day or sponsor a nationally recognized keynote speaker at the Symposium on Fundraising.

You will also receive tabling and six (6) tickets to both signature events. We will thank you from the podium, your name/logo and link will be included in AFPSBV website, promotions and regional media leading up to, day-of and post-event for the entire year.

$1,500 – PARTNER SPONSOR

At this level you can choose to sponsor a special drawing at the Symposium on Fundraising or be recognized as the “host” at an educational luncheon.

Join us at the podium for a special drawing for an item you provide or make your brand known by serving as a “host” with an opportunity to address guests at an educational luncheon. Receive tabling and four (4) tickets to both signature events, plus your name/logo and link will be included in AFPSBV website, promotions and regional media leading up to, day-of and post-event.

$1,000 – COMMUNITY SPONSOR

Be our guest and demonstrate your support for philanthropy and the nonprofit community!

At this level you can choose to attend and provide a gift for a special drawing at one of our educational events. You will also receive two (2) tickets to both signature events and your name/logo and link will be included in AFPSBV website, promotions and regional media leading up to, day-of and post-event.

$500 – FRIEND SPONSOR

Thank you for your donation and being a Friend of philanthropy!

Your name/logo will be linked to AFPSBV website and included in promotions and regional media for a year.

Thank you to our 2024-25 Chapter Sponsors

Presenting Chapter Sponsors

Premier Chapter Sponsors

Partner Chapter Sponsors

Community Chapter Sponsors

Friends Sponsor

Presenting Media Sponsor

In-Kind Sponsor