BAG Awards Sample Showcase

Includes a Live Web Event on 03/05/2026 at 12:00 PM (EST)

FREE - LIVE EVENT ONLY

OVERVIEW

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/or overall effectiveness.

Register now and join us on March 5th for the special live event as host Dan Allenby reviews 25 of the best samples from the past year and offers his insight into what makes each one special.

NOTE: This is 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.

WHAT YOU GET

Access to the live event for your entire team
Dozens of new ideas that can inspire your own work
Expert insight on what makes each sample unique
Opportunity to network and chat with colleagues during the event
Chance to submit your own sample for this year’s contest following the event
And more!

Dan Allenby (Host)

President & Founder | Annual Giving Network

Dan Allenby is an author, speaker, and consultant who has worked with educational institutions for over 25 years to improve their fundraising results. An internationally-recognized expert on annual giving, he is the recipient of CASE’s prestigious “Crystal Apple” award for teaching excellence. He is principal and founder of Annual Giving Network and previously led annual giving and membership programs at Boston University, Tufts University, Georgetown University, and the National Geographic Society.