Business Products Industry Raised $15.1 Million for Charity
The trade group concluded its 2026 fundraising campaign, which engaged industry operators through local events.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The National Business Products Industry has completed its 2026 Delivering Hope Together campaign, resulting in a $15.1 million donation to City of Hope. The funds were presented at an annual gala held at Navy Pier in Chicago.
Why it matters
The campaign highlights how trade associations leverage structured industry events to generate significant capital for cancer and diabetes research. These collective efforts provide operators with a standardized channel for corporate social responsibility initiatives.
The National Business Products Industry raised $15.1 million for City of Hope during the 2026 campaign cycle. This total marks the culmination of organized efforts, including a golf outing at the Cantigny Golf Club.
The players
City of Hope
A major research organization focused on developing treatments for cancer and diabetes.
National Business Products Industry
An organized trade collective that coordinates industry-wide charitable initiatives and events.
Greg Welchans
The campaign lead who oversaw the 2026 Delivering Hope Together fundraising efforts.
Greg Strand
The incoming honouree designated to lead the charitable efforts for the 2027 season.
The details
The fundraising mechanism utilized sector-specific social events to drive donor participation across the business products industry. Operators engaged in fundraising activities throughout the year, culminating in the formal presentation of funds at the Spirit of Life Gala. These proceeds support the ongoing cancer and diabetes research initiatives conducted by City of Hope.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: The $15.1 million donation was officially presented.
2027: Greg Strand will serve as the Spirit of Life Honouree.
Market Landscape
The Delivering Hope Together campaign represents an established model for industry-led medical research funding. It follows a historical pattern of using high-profile trade galas and recreational events to aggregate charitable contributions.
Operators looking to align their corporate giving with industry peers should monitor the 2027 campaign cycle led by incoming honouree Greg Strand. Tracking these annual cycles helps firms integrate their charitable budgets with established industry benchmarks.
The takeaway
Large-scale industry philanthropy often relies on a tiered schedule of events, from golf outings to marquee gala nights, to maximize engagement. Operators should review their organization's philanthropic calendar to ensure alignment with major upcoming industry-led donation cycles.
Further reading
Learn more about local sector initiatives in Philanthropy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by OPI.
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