Helena Celebrates Community Philanthropy (HCCP) is a program of Big Sky Institute for the Advancement of Nonprofits (BSI) that illuminates the importance of community philanthropy. This annual sector-wide event recognizes those who do the giving, and those who do the fundraising. HCCP activities begin with a networking reception, followed by a dinner with formal celebration activities. The program features awards to recognize and lift up philanthropic accomplishments, and honor great role models who exemplify the very best qualities of community philanthropists.

Concurrently, HCCP is Big Sky Institute’s signature fundraiser. In addition to honoring the 2019 awardees, the event’s proceeds help underwrite the six component programs of BSI’s Helena Development Initiative that provide assistance, resources and professional development in fundraising skills for the Helena nonprofit community.