Annual Breakfast and Awards Celebration Honoring
Massachusetts Philanthropists and Development Professionals

Hosted by Jonathan Allen, Leadership Brainery

University of Massachusetts Club
One Beacon Street, 32nd Floor
Boston, MA 02108

The Massachusetts Gives Awards Celebration honors exceptional Massachusetts philanthropists, corporations, foundations, volunteers, and fundraisers each fall around National Philanthropy Day®, with nominations submitted by the community. More than 150 guests gather at this annual AFP Massachusetts breakfast event in Boston to celebrate the impact of philanthropy.

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Congratulations to Honorees 2025!

LEADER IN PHILANTHROPY

Karen Holmes Ward
Director of Public Affairs & Community Services, and
Host & Executive Producer of CityLine
WCVB

BIG HEART SERVICE AWARD

Laurie Nahigian
Director of Annual Giving
Nativity Preparatory School of Boston


OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION

Ahold Delhaize USA

OUTSTANDING CORPORATE PHILANTHROPIST

Takeda

OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONAL

Darian B. Gambrell
Executive Director
DEAF, Inc

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN FUNDRAISING

David Woodruff
Consulting Partner
Marts & Lundy

Click here to learn more about the 2025 honorees.

Click here for the list of previous years' honorees.

Program Schedule

• 7:30 a.m. Breakfast and Networking
• 8:15 a.m. Program Starts
• 9:30 a.m. Program Concludes

• Click here to explore event sponsorships and tribute opportunities!
• Tribute options begin at $500 and sponsorship packages start at $1500, with event tickets included.
• To learn more or request assistance, please contact sponsorship@afpmass.org.
• Deadline to secure your event sponsorship: November 5, 2025.

Pricing

• Young Professional (age 30 and younger) Rate: $30. Request code from info@afpmass.org
• AFP MA Member Rate: $40
• Non-Member Rate: $50
• Special rates are available for members of other AFP chapters, PGGNE, WID, and sponsors. For more information, please contact info@afpmass.org
• Tributes start at $500

Registration Instructions

• To register, click the REGISTER button on the left
• To access member rates, please log into your account using the email associated with your membership record before registering
• Registration deadline: November 5, at 8:00 AM EST

Important Information

• The venue requires a valid ID at the building security check-in. Thank you in advance for following this protocol
• Please indicate any dietary restrictions when you register
• Refunds must be requested no later than one week before the program start time due to our commitments to the venue

Connect with AFP Massachusetts!

www.afpmass.org | info@afpmass.org

Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter

60 Hickory Drive Suite 6100, Waltham, MA 02451 US