2026 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards | EVENT RECAP

Thursday, March 26 
The Biltmore Hotel
9:30 am – 2:30 PM

The Los Angeles Business Journal hosted the 2026 Nonprofit + Corporate Citizenship Symposium & Awards, a half-day celebration of leadership, innovation, and impact in Los Angeles.

We started the morning with thought-provoking panels featuring top nonprofit and corporate leaders, including Managing & Fundraising in Evolving Times, sharing strategies to navigate today’s challenges; Corporate Responsibility: Supporting Our Nonprofits, exploring how businesses drive social impact; and Collaboration in Action: Building Stronger Communities Together, showcasing partnerships making a real difference.

Then, celebrated the afternoon awards luncheon, honoring organizations and individuals shaping our region through nonprofit leadership and corporate citizenship. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring day!

INSIDE THE SUPPLEMENT

Banking on the Team Approach
When a Southern California food manufacturer wanted to expand into the Southwest, they needed to identify the best….

Mentorship is LA’s Smartest Workforce Investment
In Los Angeles County, one of the most innovative and dynamic regions in the world, thousands of young people still face systemic….

How Businesses Can Support Nonprofits Beyond Financial Contributions
While financial donations are an essential source of support for nonprofit organizations, money alone cannot meet every….

The Changing Corporate Philanthropy Landscape Under OBBB
S charitable giving is expected to be lower under new tax provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)…

Hunger, Resilience, and the Role of Nonprofits
he Greater Los Angeles wildfires displaced thousands at the beginning of the year. Entire neighborhoods were forced to evacuate….

Young Charitable Donors Focus on Social Issues and Technology
Generation Z and Millennial donors are approaching charitable giving differently than the generations that came before them….

EverBank Expands Its Commitment to Los Angeles: Supporting Clients and Communities
os Angeles is one of the most dynamic banking markets in the country. For EverBank, it has become a focal point of the bank’s….

Baby Boomers’ Unique Relationship with Charitable Giving
Fidelity Charitable, an independent public charity and the nation’s largest grantmaker, shared findings from its “Charitable living….

National Philanthropic Trust Donor-Recommended Grants to Charities Grew 20% in 2025
National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), the largest national, independent public charity that manages donor-advised….

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2026 NONPROFIT & CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP HONOREES

NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR (LARGE)

Goodwill Southern California

NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR (MID-SIZE)

Food Forward

NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR (EMERGING)

Bresee Foundation

NONPROFIT TEAM OF THE YEAR

ADL Los Angeles

BUSINESS ANGEL OF THE YEAR

Banc of California

OUTSTANDING COLLABORATION BETWEEN A BUSINESS AND A NONPROFIT

The Farmlink Project / Intuit

OUTSTANDING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Bank of America

FUNDRAISING EVENT OF THE YEAR

Blood Cancer United Light The Night

MOST INNOVATIVE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

CAA Community & Impact

NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR (LARGE)

Michael Flood
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR (MID-SIZE)

Lois Lee
Children of the Night, Inc.

NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR (EMERGING)

Lisa Young
Race for the Rescues

BUSINESS ANGEL OF THE YEAR 

Barbara Jagels
UCLA Health

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Paul Miller
First Foundation

NONPROFIT ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR

Mike Daly
Disney Music Group

For the list of Finalists:
click here

PANELISTS & TOPICS: 

Managing & Fundraising In Evolving Times:

Zach Wigal
Founder
Gamers Outreach

Collaboration In Action:

Beth Ryan
Executive Director & Founder
Stepping Forward LA

Social Impact Alliances:

Sheri Strahl, MPH, MBA
President & CEO
ALS Network