2026 Philanthropy Day Celebration
Presented by Amplify Credit Union
Save the Date:
May 20, 2026
9:30am-12:00pm
Junior League of Austin (5330 Bluffstone Ln. Austin, TX 78759)
Tickets available starting April 8, 2026!
2026 Award Winners
Join AFP Greater Austin on May 20, 2026 to celebrate our 2026 Philanthropy Day Award Winners!
Communitarian Individual or Organization of the Year
Austin Empty Bowl Project
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Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year
Rachel Elder, CFRE, CFRM
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Outstanding Philanthropic Medium or Large Corporation of the Year (101+ Employees)
FVF Law
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Outstanding Philanthropic Small Corporation of the Year (100 or Fewer Employees)
GrantAppli
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Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year
Phillip and Donna Berber
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2026 Award Nominees
The winners were selected from a distinguished pool of nominees and thoughtfully chosen by a review committee comprised of AFP Greater Austin Board Members. We invite you to explore the full list of nominees below- each one deserving of recognition for their outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to advancing philanthropy in our community.
- Accenture
- Advanced Pain Care
- Amber Walker
- BEC Austin
- Covert Bee Cave
- Dell Technologies
- inKind
- Jinelle Lawson
- Kelly Schaber
- Phil and Adam Loewy
- Red Smoke Shop
- Steve and Virginia Visser
- The Maywald Family
- Theo Hernandez-Walsh
- Whitestone Branding
2026 Philanthropy Day Sponsorship Opportunities
AFP Greater Austin invites you to consider sponsoring Generosity Forward: Philanthropy Day 2026! This signature event celebrates those making a difference in our community, inspires a culture of philanthropy across the region, and raises vital funds to strengthen the nonprofit sector- helping organizations sustainably advance the critical missions that support those most in need.
If interested in sponsoring, please email Jayden Beatty at [email protected]!
Check out the available sponsorship opportunities by clicking the image below!
If interested in sponsoring, please contact Jayden Beatty at [email protected]!
2026 Philanthropy Day Award Descriptions
For Philanthropy Day 2026, the AFP Greater Austin Chapter accepted nominations from the public for the following categories:
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Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year
Presented to an individual or family with a demonstrated record of exceptional generosity. This award honors those who exemplify outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and whose philanthropic leadership inspires others to give and serve at the community, national, and/or international level.
This award is intended to recognize individuals of any age or families; it does not honor the philanthropic activities of a corporation or foundation.
- Outstanding Philanthropic Medium or Large Corporation of the Year (101+ Employees)
Presented to a corporation with 101 or more employees, or its corporate foundation, that has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to philanthropy. This award recognizes organizations that provide meaningful financial, in-kind, and volunteer support and actively encourage and inspire others to take leadership roles in charitable giving and community involvement.
- Outstanding Philanthropic Small Corporation of the Year (100 or Fewer Employees)
Presented to a corporation with 100 or fewer employees, or its corporate foundation, that has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to philanthropy. This award recognizes organizations that provide meaningful financial, in-kind, and volunteer support and actively encourage and inspire others to take leadership roles in charitable giving and community involvement.
- Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year
Presented to an individual fundraising professional who demonstrates exemplary practice in their field. This award recognizes a professional with a minimum of five years of experience who is a current AFP member and whose dedication and leadership set a standard of excellence in fundraising.
- Communitarian Individual or Organization of the Year
Presented to an individual or organization that has strengthened community, promoted philanthropy and fundraising, and inspired others to take action or raise awareness. This award recognizes meaningful contributions toward advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, and access through the giving of time, talent, and resources.
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