Luncheon – Leadership

Philanthropy is alive and well in Orange County with countless individuals, groups, and businesses collaborating to bring positive changes to our communities. Every day we are witness to boundless ways philanthropists and community leaders are in service of others, just as there are no limits to who is carrying out these efforts. There is no denying that philanthropy is here for good. It is here for the good of our neighbors, our communities, our county and beyond… and, recognizing the outpouring of those willing to give of themselves, we know that philanthropy in Orange County will perpetually thrive for good as well. Viva Philanthropy!

It is in joyous celebration of the good accomplished by those in our community that we wholeheartedly invite you to the 38th annual National Philanthropy Day! Join us on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the City National Grove of Anaheim to applaud those who have enriched the lives of others through their time, talents, creativity, and resources. There will be a time to connect and network from 10:30 am to 11:30 am and the luncheon and awards from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

We encourage you to tell us about someone you know who exemplifies considerable altruism, service, and passion to do good! A volunteer panel of philanthropists and community leaders will select one individual, group, or business to represent each category as this year’s Outstanding Honoree. However, all nominees are acknowledged as honorees, recognized by having their name listed in the program and on our screens, and by being asked to stand for a round of applause.

As in prior years, submission/nomination categories are:

More details about this year’s National Philanthropy Day will be available during the coming months. In the meantime, please mark your calendar and make plans to join us on Thursday, November 16 at the City National Grove of Anaheim.

Viva Philanthropy! Long Live Philanthropy!

Shazeen Mufti
Mufti Consulting

Kathy Ruvolo
OC Music & Dance

Michelle Brauer: Volunteers
Irvine Barclay Theatre

Donna Bunce: Media/Public Relations
Donna Bunce Public Relations

Kathy Corpuz: Marketing/Webmaster
Rocket Launch Marketing & PR

Andrea Dabrow: Facilities/Logistics Co-Chair
Tustin Public Schools Foundation

Brigitte De Kruyf: Program
Human Options

Bill Ennis: Video Production
Media Magic

Scott Evans: AFPOC Administrator
AFPOC

Janis Heckel: Volunteers
Anaheim Community Foundation

Michelle Highberg: Awards
Just Gather

Diana Huyhn: Registration Co-Chair
CCS

Kate Klimow: Judging
UCI University Advancement

Carrie Logue: AFPOC President
Los Alamitos Education Foundation

Lizzie Lowe
Taco Bell Foundation

Elizabeth McKibben: Sponsorship
Casa Teresa

Chanda Parrett, CFRE: Sponsorship
Chanda Parrett Consulting

Susan Quintero: Facilities/Logistics
City National Grove of Anaheim

Trish Reed: Sponsorship
California State University, Fullerton

Jasselle Reyes
PBS SoCal

Khushbindar Kaur Sood: Submissions/Outreach
Groundswell

Mitchell Spann: Program Co-Chair
University of California, Irvine

Katy Vandermost: Sponsorship; Program
Child Creativity Lab

Emma Wojtusik: Sponsorship
Waymakers

Camryn Wood: Communications
Orange County United Way

Larry Zeiber: Judging
City of Hope