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AFP MA's Massachusetts Gives Awards 2026

When
November 12, 2026
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location
University of Massachusetts Club Boston
Registered
98 registrants

Registration

Individual - AFP Massachusetts Member – $40.00
Individual - Non-member – $50.00
Special Rate - Cummings-AFP Fellowship
Special Rate - IDEA Fellowship
Special Rate - Sponsor – $40.00
Premier Sponsors of AFP Massachusetts
Sponsor A: Presenting Sponsor – $5,000.00
Includes a table of 10. For a full list of benefits, contact sponsorship@afpmass.org.
Sponsor B: Gold Sponsor – $2,500.00
Includes a table of 10. For a full list of benefits, contact sponsorship@afpmass.org.
Sponsor C: Silver Sponsor – $1,500.00
Includes half-table (5 tickets). For a full list of benefits, contact sponsorship@afpmass.org.
Sponsor D: Community Tribute – $1,000.00
Includes 2 tickets. For a full list of benefits, contact sponsorship@afpmass.org.
Sponsor E: Honor Tribute – $500.00
Includes 1 ticket. For a full list of benefits, contact sponsorship@afpmass.org.
Table Guest - CCS Fundraising

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

Demond Martin, Co-Founder & CEO, WellWithAll, and Dr. Kia Martin, Educator and Equity Advocate, Demond & Kia Martin Foundation

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

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Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist: The TJX Companies, 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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NEW AWARD - Outstanding Young Leader in Philanthropy: Connor Schoen, Co-Founder & CEO, Breaktime

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

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Big Heart Service Award: Dave McGillivray, President / Founder / Owner, Dave McGillivray Sports Enterprises, Inc. (DMSE Sports, Inc.) & Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, Inc.

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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
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 $1,500, 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

Thank you to the 2026 Massachusetts Gives Awards sponsors!

Gold Sponsor

CCS Fundraising

Silver Sponsor

Schultz & Williams

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