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2025 National Philanthropy Day

AFP Greater Baton Rouge Chapter will host its annual National Philanthropy Day (NPD) Luncheon on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 to celebrate the generous spirit of philanthropists and volunteers in our community. The National Philanthropy Day Luncheon will be held at Crowne Plaza from Noon to 1 p.m.
 
This event is an opportunity to honor those who have significantly contributed to the welfare of our community and highlight those who are positively impacting the quality of life in the Capital Region. It is a celebration of the philanthropic heart that makes our community extraordinary, showcasing the significant impact that donors, volunteers, and organizations make in addressing societal challenges, supporting vital causes, and improving the lives of everyone in our community. 

The 2025 National Philanthropy Day honorees are: 

Outstanding Leadership in Corporate Philanthropy: Our Lady of the Lake Health
Outstanding Philanthropist: The Price LeBlanc Family
Outstanding Philanthropic Service Organization: The Gamma Iota Chapter of Sigma Chi
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: 
Laura Claverie Poché
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy: Analise Funchess
Champion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award: Breea Carter
Spirit of Giving Award: Hillar C. Moore, III

 
All members of the community are invited to celebrate the honorees. Sponsorship, tables, tickets, and program ads are now available, and can be purchased online.

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SAVE THE DATE: National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

November 11th, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Crowne Plaza

For Tickets and Sponsorships Visit:
https://afpbatonrouge.ejoinme.org/2025Sponsor




Annual Sponsorship Program

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is proud to offer annual sponsorship packages for any organization's budget, with maximum year-long exposure and customizable options, allowing you to select the best add-ons to meet your organization's goals. AFP continues to grow in membership management and educational programming. We hope you consider partnering with AFP to amplify the impact of mission-driven nonprofits in the Greater Baton Rouge Area and empower fund raisers to be change agents in philanthropy.



The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Baton Rouge has been named a 2024 Ten Star GOLD Chapter, offering members the opportunity to connect with colleagues, engage in creative thinking, network with new friends and achieve great results in their work.

Every year, AFP, the largest association of professional fundraisers in the world, honors chapters for achieving goals that align with key objectives in its long-range strategic plan. Chapters receive the Ten Star GOLD Award for performing specific activities designed to increase professionalism within fundraising and public awareness of the importance of philanthropy.

Less than 20 percent of AFP’s 243 chapters earn the Ten Star Gold Chapter recognition, making the AFP of Greater Baton Rouge one of the association’s leading chapters around the world.

We focus on delivering innovative educational programs and events to help you reach your goals. AFP GBR is your link to professional networking luncheons; round table sessions; programs for advanced executives, mid-career professionals, and those new to the field. We also offer opportunities for volunteering, sponsoring special events like National Philanthropy Day, and much more. Help make AFP GBR work for you! Contact us at afpbatonrouge@gmail.com to learn more and get involved!

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