The Association of Fundraising Professionals Las Vegas Chapter announces its 2nd Annual National Philanthropy Day Summit taking place on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at The Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas.

This all-day event brings together fundraisers, nonprofit professionals and board members, donors and community leaders to celebrate philanthropy, sharpen fundraising skills and connect with people shaping the future of giving in Southern Nevada.

“National Philanthropy Day celebrates generosity and the people who make our community thrive,” said AFP Las Vegas President Karen Alonso. “This year’s summit is designed to help fundraisers build confidence in the ask, strengthen relationships with funders and spark collaboration across the public and private sectors.”

Summit Agenda Highlights

Morning Education Sessions:

• 8-9:30 a.m. – How to Ask: Make Fundraising Magic Happen with Bobby Ehlert, CEO, Call to Auction
• 9:30-11 a.m. – Strategic Giving for Lasting Change presented by Alexander Newby, Financial Advisor at Thrivent, and Irma McDow, Philanthropy Officer at Three Square
  Topics include:
  • Why Planned Giving?
  • Charitable Strategies to Maximize Impact
  • Launching a Legacy Circle

 Awards Luncheon:

• 11-12 p.m. – Networking Reception
• 12-1:30 p.m. – National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Stacey Wedding, CEO of The Stacey Wedding Group, presenting Rediscovering Your Why

Afternoon Panels:

• 2-3:15 p.m. – Meet the Funders
  Featuring Erin McGarry (Engelstad Foundation), DeAndre Esteen (Barclays Bank), Monica Moradkhan (Wynn Foundation) and Chad Leavitt (Findlay Automotive Group)
  This marks the first time McGarry will publicly share findings from The Engelstad Foundation’s recent study and its implications for Southern Nevada nonprofits.
• 3:30-4:45 p.m. – Stronger Together: Public & Private Partnerships Powering Community Change
  Featuring Gard Jameson, Ph.D. (Children’s Advocacy Alliance, Nevada Community Foundation), Commissioner Michael Naft and Crystal Hirschi (Hirschi Companies)
  Moderated by Ricardo Villalobos, Ph.D., Chief Programs Officer, Workforce Connections

Celebrating Outstanding Philanthropy

The 2025 National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon will recognize extraordinary individuals and organizations whose generosity strengthens Southern Nevada, including:

• Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Julie Cane
• Outstanding Corporation: Light & Wonder
• Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Amy Wiles
• Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy: Kai Boulware
• Lifetime Achievement: Lynda Tache, CFRE
• Outstanding Champion of Diversity: Gard & Florence Jameson
• Outstanding Philanthropist: Gard Jameson
• Outstanding Foundation: Canarelli Family Foundation

Tickets for the AFP Las Vegas National Philanthropy Day Summit are available at
AFPLasVegas.org/events/national-philanthropy-day. AFP Las Vegas Chapter empowers fundraising professionals through education, advocacy and community building. AFP Las Vegas is part of a global network of more than 26,000 members working to advance ethical and effective fundraising worldwide.