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Monday, November 24, 2025
Shenandoah Valley Conference Center
Hotel Madison, Harrisonburg, VA

ABOUT NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY

National Philanthropy Day™ (NPD) is a luncheon and awards ceremony which recognizes and pays tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—have made to our lives, our communities, and our world. AFP Shenandoah has celebrated NPD since 1991.

During the event, five different philanthropy awards may be given in the following categories: Youth in Philanthropy; Corporate Philanthropist; Individual Philanthropist; Spirit of Philanthropy; and Sandra Neff Fundraising Executive.

2025 NPD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

Click to nominate philanthropists making a difference in your world!

Nominations accepted until Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 4 pm.

2024 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Individual Philanthropy: Mary McDermott

Youth in Philanthropy: Caden DeValle

Corporate Philanthropy: The Denton Family Foundation

Spirit of Philanthropy: Andy Vanhook

Sandra Neff Fundraising Executive: Carrie BuddNPD 2024 photos

NPD_2024_Printed_Program_DIGITAL.pdf

See past National Philanthropy Day recipient videos here

2025 Award nominations will be open May 15 to 4 pm August 28, 2025.

Questions? Enthusiasm? Interested in Sponsoring?

Please contact NPD Chair Penny Imeson: director@rocktownhistory.org or (540)879-2681.