40th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon

Schedule

Fri Nov 21 2025 at 11:15 am to 01:15 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Des Moines Marriott Downtown | Des Moines, IA

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Join us as we celebrate the people and organizations whose generosity, leadership, and impact are transforming communities for the better. Each honoree has generously given their time, talents, and treasure to make our state stronger. đź’›
As we gear up for this year’s celebration, here are a few key dates to keep in mind:
⏳ August 31 – Last day for early bird sponsorship pricing
🎟️ September 1 – Individual tickets on sale + full-price sponsorships begin
đź’« #NationalPhilanthropyDay #TimeTalentTreasure #CelebrateGenerosity #AFPCentralIowa
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Des Moines Marriott Downtown, 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States

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