Festival of Philanthropy 2026

Festival of Philanthropy celebrates Arkansas’s philanthropic spirit by highlighting individuals & organizations who have made a difference.
About this Event

Please join AFP Arkansas for the Festival of Philanthropy, combining the 44th annual National Philanthropy Day (NPD) awards luncheon with an all-day professional development conference at Little Rock’s Robinson Center & DoubleTree Hotel on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.

If you want to sponsor the Inaugural Festival of Philanthropy, email Bobbi McDaniel at or Shelby-Allison Hibbs at [email protected].

Sponsorships and registrations support need-based scholarships, training for fundraising professionals, philanthropy education, and outreach in Arkansas. Contributions to AFP-Arkansas are tax-deductible.

Festival of Philanthropy recognizes Arkansas’s philanthropic spirit by highlighting individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact in our state and providing education on a wide array of topics that impact the daily work of non-profit employees around the state. The combined event will allow attendees to engage in a compelling combination of keynote speakers, presentations, and networking opportunities that move ideas forward and shine a light on those making a difference for Arkansans.

• The conference will be held at Little Rock Doubletree Hotel. Doors open at 8 am.
• The National Philanthropy Day luncheon and awards ceremony will be held at the Little Rock DoubleTree Hotel in the Ballroom at 11:30 am. Doors will open at 11:00 am.

National Philanthropy Day is an opportunity to honor fundraisers, volunteers, donors, and others in the philanthropic community who have made our lives, our communities, and our world a better place.