About National Philanthropy Day in Calgary


National Philanthropy Day is celebrated across the world each November 15th to recognize and highlight the accomplishments of individuals, businesses, and groups who make a difference in their communities.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Calgary & Area Chapter is proud to present the annual National Philanthropy Day® Generosity of Spirit™ Awards being celebrated in Calgary as part of the National Philanthropy Day celebration. We are proud to share the results of the 2024 National Philanthropy Day celebration which you can download at the link below.

Each year, we honour philanthropists in the following categories for their gifts of time, talent, treasure and energy to make our communities, and our world, better. Anyone can submit a nomination for these awards, and full details are found on our home page. These individuals, businesses, and groups take small and large steps, every day, to make changes that improve the world for the people and agencies they support in numerous ways. The ripples that their efforts make have a massive impact

Community Catalyst
Doc Seaman Individual Philanthropist Award presented by The Calgary Foundation 
Outstanding Philanthropic Family
Outstanding Philanthropic Youth
Outstanding Philanthropic Group
Outstanding Corporate Supporter
Outstanding Philanthropist: Lifetime Achievement

In addition, we are proud to honour professionals who work in the fields of fundraising and community investment, helping support the work of non-profit organizations.

Outstanding New Fundraising Professional
Outstanding Fundraising Professional
Hazel Gillespie Community Investment Leadership Award

AFP Calgary & Area Chapter