2026 National Philanthropy Day hosted by AFP North Louisiana at Woman’s Department Club – Shreveport, LA

Change the World with a Giving Heart!

Please join the Association of Fundraising Professionals North Louisiana as we celebrate National Philanthropy Day. National Philanthropy Day will be held Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 5:30PM to 7:00 PM at the Woman's Department Club. Doors will open at 5:15 PM and ceremony will begin at 5:30 PM.

We are proud to announce our honorees:

• Outstanding Philanthropist: Nell Shehee

• Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer: Roy Griggs

• Outstanding Fundraising Executive: Jennifer Laurent, Shriners Children's Shreveport

• Outstanding Philanthropic Organization: Williams Companies

• Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation - The Noel Foundation
• Outstanding Young Philanthropist - Emmalyn Picard and Kinsley Larson

The Association for Fundraising Professionals of North Louisiana is an official chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that represents nearly 30,000 members in more than 205 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing, and advocacy.

The Shreveport-based chapter hosts its annual National Philanthropy Day to recognize the contributions that individuals and organizations make to the nonprofit community throughout North Louisiana. National Philanthropy Day honors philanthropic leaders, organizations, and fundraising professionals, who reflect the true spirit of generosity, leadership, and community.

Philanthropy is “the love of humankind,” and National Philanthropy Day® (NPD)— is the day that thousands of people around the world come together to both (1) put that word into action and (2) recognize the change that word has brought to our communities.

For more information about the AFP of North Louisiana’s Annual National Philanthropy Day Recognition and Luncheon, as well as sponsorships, tables and tickets, please contact us at afpnorthlouisiana@gmail.com

Please Register Online or send Sponsorship Registration Form and Payment to:

Association of Fundraising Professionals North Louisiana Chapter

PO Box 3233 ~ Shreveport, LA 71133

Important Information about Sponsorship & Benefits:

Advertising copy, as well as Gift Option Levels and Logos for all new sponsors, must be submitted layout-ready, in the form of a JPEG or PDF file, and be received by November 6, 2026.

Questions? Contact:

Laura Perdue, President, afpnorthlouisiana@gmail.com