The 2023 National Philanthropy Day, hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Kansas City Chapter, was held on November 7th at the Kauffman Foundation Convention Center. With well-deserved awards, the event honors and celebrates the individuals, families, businesses, and non profits that make Kansas City a very generous community, indeed.

Patricia Macdonald, Jennifer Wampler, honoree; and Grace Wampler

Lindsey Rood-Clifford, Shanterra McBride, keynote speaker; and Chad Harris

Kiran Chandra and Ingrid and Dr. Mahesh Chandra, honorees; and Shakia Webb

Mark Thompson, Mazuma Credit Union, honoree; and Kevin Clarke

2023 Honorees: Dr. Mahesh and Ingrid Chandra and Kiran Chandra, Spirit of Philanthropy/Family; Tish Sjuts, Excellence in Development Operations; Brendan Zahner, Spirit of Philanthropy/Youth; Mark Thompson, Mazuma Credit Union, Spirit of Philanthropy/Business; and Jennifer Wampler, Excellence in Fundraising