National Philanthropy Day

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Tri-States Chapter is announcing the 2026 National Philanthropy Day award winners. During a luncheon in November, the chapter will honor donors and volunteers whose gifts of time, expertise, and resources make a significant contribution to the success of the not-for-profit agencies and institutions they serve.
AFP Greater Tri-States Chapter will host a National Philanthropy Day celebration on Thursday, November 12, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at the Dubuque Golf and Country Club, 1800 Randall Place, Dubuque.

The following people and organizations will receive awards:

Outstanding Individual Philanthropists
Stacy Hirsch – New Eagle Insurance

Outstanding Philanthropic Organization
Crescent CARES and the Schmid Family

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Kartik Chugh

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Deb Siegworth

Outstanding Professional Fundraiser
Kara Leglar-Murphy

Judges Award
100+ Women Who Care

Student Innovation Contest Winner (in partnership with Dupaco)
Landon Neese – Dubuque Senior High School

oin us to celebrate National Philanthropy Day and honor our award recipients. You can RSVP online by Monday, November 2, 2026 

Here: https://bit.ly/44K2aIp

For questions, please contact Karen Tuecke at ka***@******ms.org.