Celebrating the Best in Annual Giving

Posted on 02/05/2026

Dear Colleagues:

Now in its 8th year, AGN’s “Best in Annual Giving” (BAG) Awards recognizes the great work of annual giving programs at educational institutions across the industry. Hundreds of entries each year include direct mail appeals, emails, scripts, stewardship pieces, volunteer materials, advertisements, giving day and crowdfunding campaigns, challenges, videos, and more. Winners are selected based on their quality, innovation, and overall effectiveness.

I would like to invite you to join me on March 5th from 12–1 pm Eastern Time for a very special LIVE EVENT, during which I will review 25 of the best samples from last year’s contest. For each one, I will also offer my own insights and hopefully provide you with ideas to inspire your own annual giving efforts. 

Register for the BAG Awards Sample Showcase

Please note that this will be a live event only. Registration is open to everyone and FREE for all. Following the live event, AGN Members will have access to the full report that includes more than 120 winning samples from last year’s contest. Seats are limited, so please RSVP by Friday, February 13th, to guarantee your spot.

Congratulations to all of our awardees. Many thanks for being part of the industry’s most respected community of annual giving professionals. 

Sincerely,


Dan Allenby
President & Founder
Annual Giving Network


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