Philanthropy Day on Cape Cod

Professionals from non-profit organizations on Cape Cod and the Islands, their volunteers and board members, as well as professional advisors attend the premier philanthropy conference on Cape Cod to share current best practices in fundraising and celebrate charitable giving!

29th Annual Philanthropy Day on Cape Cod
Wednesday, October 27, 2026

at the Hyport Conference Center in the Emerald Resort, 35 Scudder Ave, Hyannis, MA

Thank you to everyone who attended Philanthropy Partners of the Cape and Island’s 28th Annual Philanthropy Day on Cape Cod on Wednesday, November 19, 2025!

Sara Anton, Cyndy Cotton, Brigid Krug

What’s included at Philanthropy Day

Your Registration for Philanthropy Day will include:

  • Full-day Conference – view 2025 schedule
  • Morning Plenary Session
  • Philanthropy Awards Luncheon
  • Networking Reception After Party
  • CFRE Credit
Philanthropy Day 2023 attendees

Each year hundreds of professionals from non-profit organizations on Cape Cod and the Islands, their volunteers and board members, as well as professional advisors such as attorneys, estate planners, financial advisors and accountants attend this prestigious high-profile conference to share current best practices in fundraising and celebrate charitable giving in the spirit of philanthropy on Cape Cod and the Islands.

By attending this event, you not only invest in your own growth but also contribute to the continued success of PPCI Programming. Your support enables us to bring education, networking and transformative sessions to the Cape and Islands.

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Philanthropy Day is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors.

Certified Fund Raising Executive Tracking

CFRE 2025

Full participation in Philanthropy Day on Cape Cod is applicable for 4 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Download the 2025 CE tracker.

Philanthropy Day Announcements

Take a peak at previous year’s event

Philanthropy Day 2025 took place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Hyport Conference Center at the Emerald Resort (35 Scudder Avenue, West End Rotary, Hyannis, MA). You may view a copy of the 2025 schedule online.

Let us know if you’d like to become a sponsor!

Cape Cod 5
Premier Sponsor: Cape Cod 5

Our sponsors make this event possible and receive great visibility in front of 500 dedicated nonprofit professionals, volunteers, business leaders and philanthropists. Thank you to the generous sponsors who have already committed to this year’s event! If you’d like to become a sponsor, contact [email protected].


Philanthropy Day is the foremost program of
Philanthropy Partners of the Cape and Islands.

“Exceptional event. It was wonderful to be back at the Convention Center for an in-person event this year. The plenary session was excellent. The speakers were informative and inspiring. It was nice to hear from local leaders familiar with common issues we all face on Cape Cod.”

– Philanthropy Day Attendee