The Fostering Philanthropy Fund, a component fund of the Rockland Community Foundation, will hold the 24th annual Rockland Philanthropy Day event on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza, Suffern, NY. A highlight of the program will be a keynote presentation by Bob Murray, Provost of St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill.

Philanthropy Day 2024 is brought to you in partnership with the Rockland Community Foundation Advisory Board, The Fostering Philanthropy Fund, past board members of the Rockland Development Council and other caring community members. The Philanthropy Day Breakfast is an opportunity to celebrate a commitment to enhance the quality of life and giving in Rockland, and to honor the individuals and businesses who make this possible.

New for 2024: The following awards will be distributed to/on behalf of this year’s winners:

Youth in Philanthropy Award – $500 award to the winner (if there are multiple winners $1,000 to be divided among them) to be used to continue the winner’s education or philanthropic goals. The fund advisors have the discretion to distribute the funds for any minor (under 18) to the winner’s parent or legal guardian.

Fundraising Professional of the Year/Corporate Donor of the Year/Volunteer of the Year/

Philanthropist of the Year – $500 will be donated to a Rockland nonprofit of the winner’s choice. One donation of $500 per category.

To learn more, nominate someone or purchase tickets/sponsorships for this inspiring event, please visit https://rocklandgives.org/philanthropy-day/.