Annual Breakfast and Awards Celebration Honoring
Massachusetts Philanthropists and Development Professionals

Hosted by Jonathan Allen, Leadership Brainery

November 12, 2026

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.

Congratulations to this year's awardees!

Leader in Philanthropy: Demond & Kia Martin

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Big Heart Service Award: Dave McGillivray, Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, Inc.

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Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation: New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund

Award to be accepted by Dr. Makeeba McCreary, President, The New Commonwealth Fund

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Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist: The TJX Companies, Inc.

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Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Kelley Tuthill, Ed.D., Catholic Charities Boston

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Outstanding Young Leader in Philanthropy: Connor Schoen, Breaktime

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Lifetime Achievement in Fundraising: Lee Pelton, Former CEO & President, The Boston Foundation

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Click here for the list of previous years' honorees.

Program Schedule

• 7:30 a.m. Breakfast and Networking
• 8:05 a.m. Program Starts
• 9:30 a.m. Program Concludes
• 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Networking
  
  

Pricing

• AFP Massachusetts 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
  
  

Sponsorship Opportunities & Tribute Gifts

• 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.
• Sponsorship deadline for inclusion in printed materials: November 6, 2026.
  
  

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!

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Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter

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