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SUMMARY:Nominations for Generosity of Spirit Awards
DESCRIPTION:Nominations are now open for Generosity of Spirit (GOS) Awards in eight (8) categories.  \nPlease review all the details on nominations noted below. You will find the links to the Nomination form for each category following the instructions below.   \nA complete nomination includes 3 items: \n                  1.  the Nomination Form – with all questions answered and letter of support \n                  2. the Nominator Disclaimer and Engagement Form; this form requites a signature\, and will                            be uploaded with your Nomination Form \n                 3. The Nominee Disclaimer Form\, which requires the Nominee’s signature and is also uploaded                        with your nomination. \n  \nThe Deadline for nomination is 6:00 pm on Friday May 22\, 2026 \nTo assist you with your Nomination\, please review the Generosity of Spirit Awards Guidelines & Tips Handbook. The Handbook will provide you with all the information on the categories of GOS Awards\, and what you need to complete your nomination. \nYou can download the GOS Guidelines & Tips Handbook at the link below: \n\n\n2026 GOS Guidelines and TipsDownload\n\n\n\nYou can download the Nominator Disclaimer and Endorsement Form at the link below: \n\n\n\n2026 GOS Nominator Disclaimer and EndorsementDownload\n\n\n\nYou can download the Nominee Disclaimer  Form at the link below: \n\n\n\n2026 GOS Nominee DisclaimerDownload\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease click on the Generosity of Spirit Award Category listed below to go to the Nomination Form:  \n\n\n\nDoc Seaman Individual Philanthropist \n\n\n\nYouth Philanthropist \n\n\n\nPhilanthropic Small Business \n\n\n\nCorporate Supporter \n\n\n\nPhilanthropic Group \n\n\n\nPhilanthropic Family \n\n\n\nCommunity Catalyst \n\n\n\nLifetime Achievement \n\n\n\nWe strongly recommend that you attend the Writing a Winning Nomination lunch & learn on Thursday March 19\, 2026. This is a free event that will help you with your nomination.
URL:https://afpcalgary.ca/event/nominations-for-generosity-of-spirit-awards-2/
CATEGORIES:Generosity of Spirit
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SUMMARY:AFP Professional Awards - Nominations Open
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to sharpen your pencils and dust off your keyboard and nominate your colleagues for the AFP PROFESSIONAL Awards!  \nNominations are now open for the Outstanding Fundraising Professional and the Outstanding New Fundraising Professional for 2026 \nDownload the application form below\, and submit by 11:00 PM – Friday July 3rd\, 2026 \nNEW this year: Presentation of the award will be made at the Generosity of Spirit Awards Reception – tentatively set for Wednesday August 26th\, At this time\, the nominator(s) will present the award to the recipient. \n  \n\n\nOutstanding-Fundraising-Professional-2026-Nomination-FormDownload\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOutstanding-New-Fundraising-Professional-2026-Nomination-FormDownload
URL:https://afpcalgary.ca/event/afp-professional-awards-nominations-open/
CATEGORIES:Professionals Forum
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SUMMARY:AFP COMPASS 2026 | Presented by Global Philanthropic Canada
DESCRIPTION:AFP COMPASS 2026: Where nonprofit fundraising professionals find their true north. Let’s connect\, learn\, and grow together to build stronger communities across Canada and beyond. \nWe see AFP COMPASS as the essential convening point for the sector. A place for growth\, honest conversations\, and collective action. We aim to elevate the experience for every nonprofit sector member\, so they leave inspired\, empowered\, and better equipped for the future. We are grateful to Global Philanthropic Canada for their support as our 2026 Presenting Sponsor.  \nBuilding on last year’s successful conference\, this year’s event will feature leading fundraising professionals as keynote speakers\, along with engaging plenary sessions and panel discussions. With 35 breakout sessions\, you’ll gain practical tools and fresh ideas to support your success. \nGroup Rates for 3+ individuals from the same organization – price per person only.  $495.00 + GST \nAFP Members – Full Registration; and $795.00 + GST Non-AFP Members to AFP COMPASS 2026 \nThe full conference schedule is available from the DOWNLOAD tab below –  some changes may occur. \n\n\n2026 Schedule  –  v5.3Download\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor of AFP COMPASS 2026
URL:https://afpcalgary.ca/event/afp-compass-2026/
LOCATION:Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre\, 9030 Macleod Trail S.\, Calgary\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Compass
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SUMMARY:Boot\, Scoot & Schmoozin' with Kyle McKearney
DESCRIPTION:You don’t have to attend the AFP COMPASS 2026  to be part of the celebration. \nPull on your boots and join us for the official After Party—Boot\, Scoot and Schmoozin’—where the doors are open\, the music’s playing\, and the welcome is as warm as a prairie sunset. This is your chance to network with colleagues\, meet new faces in the sector\, and tap into the spirit of COMPASS 2026 without missing out. \nKick up your heels with line dancing led by Line Dance Stampede\, swap stories over great company\, and enjoy live music from one of Calgary’s own – Kyle McKearney.  \nHearty western-inspired bites will be available for purchase from Ranchman’s menu\, along with a cash bar pouring cold drinks throughout the evening. Whether you’re here to make connections or just to take a spin on the dance floor\, you’ll feel right at home. \nSo come on down\, grab your boots\, and join the Boot\, Scoot and Schmoozin’ fun — where the music’s hot\, the company’s lively\, and the good times roll all night – well\, until 9 o’clock!  \nThis event is generously sponsored by Craig Senyk Initiatives\, the Discovery Group and WJ Agency \nABOUT KYLE MCKEARNEY \nKyle McKearney is celebrating his latest recognition\, voted Male Artist of the Year at the 15th Annual Country Music Awards in Edmonton\, earlier this year. Hot on the heels of one incredible breakthrough year as Canada’s most award-nominated Independent Artist of 2022\, with a combined 17x nominations and 5x award wins since the release of his debut album\, Down-Home. After winning $75\,000 in Alberta Music’s “Project Wild” and being named a semi-finalist in SiriusXM’s “Top of the Country” competition in 2022\, Kyle’s profile exploded and he took his momentum to the stage to support names: The Black Crowes\, Darius Rucker\, Burton Cummings\, Kip Moore\, Terri Clark\, Dean Brody\, Serena Ryder\, and so many more.  On March 31\, 2023\, Kyle released his highly anticipated sophomore album\, A Traveler’s Lament. The material truly showcases Kyle’s songwriting brilliance and it takes you on a ride through his and others’ life stories.  Kyle McKearney is a Métis Canadian alternative country singer-songwriter based in Airdrie\, Alberta. His latest single Wildflower – is due for release on Friday April 24th.  \nABOUT LINE DANCE STAMPEDE  \nDiane and her line dancing team are always up for a good party! Whether you’re looking for group line dancing lessons at your location\, or just want us to showcase our dancers at your event.  Their motto – Live\, Laugh and Line Dance?
URL:https://afpcalgary.ca/event/boot-scoot-schmoozin/
LOCATION:Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dance Hall\, 9615 Macleod Trail S. Calgary\, AB T2J 0P6 Canada\, Calgary\, AB\, T2J 0P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Compass
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