National Philanthropy Day Planning for the 38th Annual National Philanthropy Day is currently underway! The event recognizes and celebrates the philanthropists and fundraisers who sustain our vibrant nonprofit community across Southern Arizona. Each year, the Association of Fundraising Professionals is proud to host a community celebration of the transformative power of philanthropy! National Philanthropy Day is an opportunity to honor the philanthropists, volunteers, and fundraising professionals whose generosity and dedication uplift our local nonprofits. Each year, the Association of Fundraising Professionals proudly brings our community together for an event that celebrates the transformative power of philanthropy. Celebration will be held at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Parking at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass We recommend self-parking. It’s free and puts you closest to the ballroom. Valet is available, but the hotel lobby is a long walk from the event space, so self-parking will get you there faster. Directions: After the 3-Way Stop at Players Club Dr., make a right at the Service Drive/Self-Parking sign prior to the main resort. Follow the drive way and take the second left to guest parking, before reaching the resort building. Then take an immediate right into the resort underground parking. Once you have parked take the elevator on the far left side of the parking garage to the 2nd floor. The event will be in the Arizona Ballroom. Our Spirit of Philanthropy (SOP) Award is a recognition given to individuals, organizations, or groups who demonstrate exceptional generosity, leadership, and commitment to improving their communities. 2026 NPD Tables, Sponsors and SOP Nomination/Award Purchases Submit SOP Nominee, Purchase Sponsorships, Table of (10), Tableplus (Table of 10+SOP Nomination), SOP Award, Ad purchases Interested in sponsoring National Philanthropy Day 2026? Find event sponsorship details here: Contact NPD Chair, Brittany Smith at bsmith@yoto.org 2026 NPD REGISTRATION & EVENT INFORMATION>> Nominations Questions or information about NPD? Contact NPD Chair, Brittany Smith at bsmith@yoto.org 2026 Award Winners 2025 Thank you to everyone who joined us for National Philanthropy Day 2025 on November 14th at El Conquistador Tucson. It was a privilege to celebrate our 2025 honorees and publicly acknowledge their generosity, leadership, and lasting contributions to Southern Arizona nonprofits. A photo gallery highlights from the 2025 event. View Full gallery!
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
PLEASE SUBMIT NOMINATION BY OCT. 30, 2026
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View the digital program (includes all Leadership Awards and Spirit of Philanthropy Honorees)
View 2025 Leadership Awardees
