AFP Ottawa Partners

Nominations are now officially open for the 2026 AFP Ottawa Philanthropy Awards!

This year’s theme — Shaped Together, Built by Many — celebrates the individuals, organizations, and professionals whose generosity, leadership, and collaboration continue to strengthen our community.

✨ New This Year:
All submitted nominations that meet the award criteria will be publicly listed as part of this year’s celebration of philanthropy and community impact.

We invite you to recognize the changemakers, leaders, volunteers, and professionals who are helping shape a stronger philanthropic community in Ottawa.

Deadline to Apply: July 30, 2026

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Elevate Your Professional Journey with an AFP Ottawa Membership!

Ready to take your career to new heights? Join AFP Ottawa & become a part of the world’s largest community of charitable fundraisers.

Why Join?

  • Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals, build meaningful relationships, and expand your professional network with member only events. 
  • Professional Development: Access exclusive workshops and seminars designed to enhance your skills, and keep up-to-date with the latest trends in fundraising.
  • Access to Resources: Gain access to a wealth of resources, including webinars, research, membership directory, knowledge portal etc.
  • Member Discounts: Get member discounts on networking opportunities, conferences, educational programs and more!
  • Mentorship opportunities: With the creation of the AFP Ottawa Future Leaders mentorship program, giving promising young people aged 19-35 the opportunity to be matched with an experienced fundraiser or professional whose interests align with their own.
  • Advocacy: Join a collective voice advocating for the importance of philanthropy and fundraising around our beautiful city of Ottawa.

Join Today!

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Incredibe OFFER!

Win one of 10 complimentary registrations to Ottawa’s biggest day for fundraising!

Eligible organizations must have:

  • An operating budget under $1 million
  • 1–3 full-time equivalent fundraising staff

How to apply: Submit a short paragraph explaining how your organization would benefit from attending AFP Ottawa Fundraising Day.

Please email Sahra Omer, AFP Ottawa’s Event Coordinator, at events@afpottawa.ca by April 24, 2026.

Qualified organizations will be selected through a lottery system. Successful applicants will be contacted by May 8.

BIG thank you to Third Wave Philanthropy for joining us as our new Community Access Partner and making this opportunity possible.

Why support EMC?

Your mission, if you choose to accept it — donate to the Every Member Campaign.

Hear from AFP Ottawa member, Andrea Olsen-Black, on why your gift, no matter the size, will truly make a difference in your fundraising community.

To donate, click or scan the QR code below!

AFP Ottawa Membership. An investment in yourself!

Congratulations to 2025 Philanthropy Award Recipients

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Check out the 2025 Giving Guide!

From Ottawa Business Journal and Foundation WCPD

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Our AFP Ottawa Chapter.

We are the leaders and influencers for a dynamic and growing non-profit sector in our nation’s capital. With more than 200 members, AFP Ottawa represents a vast network that touches every industry and boardroom in the city. We have the privilege of being a proud national leader for other chapters in Canada and play a role in future government policy towards charitable giving.

AFP Ottawa is also truly a diverse community -- of people who make a life bringing people together to support efforts to create a better community, country and world. We actively seek and achieve a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, opinions and cultures. After all, inclusiveness is an essential source of vitality and strength for the effective pursuit of an organization’s mission. The advantages of joining, getting involved, and providing support to your professional association are many. Most important, it helps your career and your charity to advance!

Fundraisers operate in a world of urgent needs, changing public opinions, and evolutions in legislation and demographics. AFP Ottawa has the tools that you need to help your community find the joy in giving, to advance your charity’s mission, and to propel your career. Educational and networking opportunities, our Fundraising Day Conference and the Philanthropy Awards are popular draws. The mentorship program for those new to the profession, CFRE study groups for those advancing to the next level and information updates meet the needs of fundraisers at all levels.

We invite you to explore joining us a member, actively taking part and doing what you can to support this lively and professional community of peers.