Join Us on 11/13/2024
National Philanthropy Day 2024 will feature philanthropic panelist who will discuss the importance of corporate social responsibility, aligning corporate and nonprofit missions and impact, and the best ways to access support.
Date
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Time
Mini Conference: 8:30 - 11:15am Luncheon: 11:30-1:30 pm
Location
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Topic
Corporate Social Responsibility
National Philanthropy Day
AFP West Michigan’s National Philanthropy Day (NPD) recognizes outstanding achievements by a individual, foundation and corporate philanthropists, fundraising volunteers, and professional fundraisers.
These awards recognize those individuals and organizations whose lifetime, long-term, and emerging achievements have made a significant impact on society.
NPD 2019
Harnessing the Power of Corporate Philanthropy
Luncheon Panelists:
Rodney Cole, President, DTE Energy Foundation & Corporate Citizenship
Matt Cook, Vice President of Community Relations, Lake Michigan Credit Union
Kim Koeman, Global Director, Social Innovation, Steelcase
Anita Mehta, Director, Social Impact, Stryker
Mickey Ciokajlo, Executive Editor, Crain’s Detroit Business
Mini-Conference Sessions (8:30-11:15am)
Grant Writing with AI, presented by Maria Newhouse with Kalamazoo College
Major Gifts, presented by Mary Sumners with Kennari Consulting
What is Right for the Donor?, presented by Mark DeWitt with Evergreen Commons
2024 Awardees
Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Amy Knape, Amplify GR
Outstanding Corporation: Haworth Inc.
Distinguished Philanthropist: Leslie Brown, Metal Flow Corporation
Emerging Nonprofit Development Professional: Zoey Goehring, Humane Society of West Michigan
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: The Grateful Team, Make-a-Wish West Michigan
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy: Brooklynn Schmuker, Rockford High School
Excellence in Fundraising: Dégagé Ministries
President’s Award: Keith Hopkins, Hopkins Fundraising
NPD 2024 Sponsorship Packet