Ryan Newman Foundation receives award

Ryan Newman Foundation receives award: "Ryan Newman Foundation receives award
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The Northwest North Carolina chapter of the International Association of Fundraising Professionals has awarded the Ryan Newman Foundation with its National Philanthropy Day award for Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation.

The foundation was recognized at an awards luncheon held in Newton, N.C."

The Daily News Record: Top News

The Daily News Record: Top News: "HARRISONBURG — The Shenandoah Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals today will recognize three local residents and a Weyers Cave-based company for their philanthropic efforts.

According to chapter officials, Judith Strickler, Betty Blough Martin, Richard R. J. Morin and Houff Transfer, Inc., will be recognized for their 'outstanding' philanthropic pursuits by demonstrating 'exceptional civic and charitable responsibility.'

The honorees will be recognized at an event at noon in James Madison University’s Festival Center. The event is sponsored by the association and a host of local businesses, colleges and media outlets, including the Daily News-Record."

Georgetown News-Graphic: News

Georgetown News-Graphic: News: "Hospital's philanthropy draws praise from United Way

By DEAN ABBOTT
Georgetown News-Graphic
11/19/06

Georgetown Community Hospital was among three Central Kentucky hospitals to be honored at the Bluegrass Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals annual Philanthropy Day celebration Tuesday."

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The Seattle Times: Local News: Teen's drive to aid others nets him statewide honor

The Seattle Times: Local News: Teen's drive to aid others nets him statewide honor: "So when asked to lead a team of 15 fellow teenagers to raise money for the YMCA in the Lake Heights neighborhood of Bellevue, it's not surprising that Majumder's team raised $28,000, going door to door over a two-year period seeking contributions.

That caught the attention of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, which this week recognized Majumder as one of seven Outstanding Philanthropists in Washington state. He won this year's Young Philanthropist award."

Tags: NPYouthinPhilanthropy, National Philanthropy Day®

Charlotte Observer | 11/17/2006 | 2:41 pm | McColl: Wish I could have given more away

Charlotte Observer | 11/17/2006 | 2:41 pm | McColl: Wish I could have given more away: "McColl: Wish I could have given more away
CAROLINE FOSSI
The Post and Courier

Banking industry titan Hugh McColl Jr. admitted that early on in his 42-year finance career he felt that charitable giving was something 'imposed on me.'

He's since changed his tune.

'I never regretted a dollar I gave away, and I wish I could have given more away,' McColl said Wednesday.

The retired chairman and chief executive of Bank of America Corp. urged companies to give not just to polish their image, but because it's their duty."

Tallahassee Democrat - www.tallahassee.com - Tallahassee, FL.

Tallahassee Democrat - www.tallahassee.com - Tallahassee, FL.: "Ghazvinis named top philanthropists

By Steve Liner
DEMOCRAT BUSINESS EDITOR

The Ghazvini family was recognized Wednesday as the 2006 Philanthropists of the Year.

The Ghazvinis are financial underwriters of next week's community Thanksgiving dinner and other projects that include a $2 million gift for Tallahassee Community College's new health education center near Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and support for Habitat for Humanity of Leon County."

Middle schoolers honored for selfless effort - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Middle schoolers honored for selfless effort - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "Middle schoolers honored for selfless effort


By Andrew Johnson
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, November 16, 2006

Carson Middle School students won the Outstanding Youth award in Philanthropy for their efforts to raise money to fight cancer in honor of a classmate who contracted leukemia.

The students raised nearly $4,000 while rallying around Elora Geier, 14, of McCandless, who died last year from the disease."

Ventura County Star: Camarillo

Ventura County Star: Camarillo: "In recognition of her long involvement in organizations, including St. John's Regional Medical Center and the Meadowlarks Service League, Waunch will be named Ventura County's Volunteer of the Year on today at a National Philanthropy Day luncheon in Camarillo.

The luncheon will be at the Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview Ave.

Two other Ventura County residents, Gloria Reed of Camarillo and Edward N. Lewis of Oak Park, will also be honored.

The honorees were selected by the Ventura and Santa Barbara County chapter of the Organization of Fundraising Professionals, which is hosting the event."

Your name doesn't have to be Gates to make a difference in the world

Your name doesn't have to be Gates to make a difference in the world: "Your name doesn't have to be Gates to make a difference in the world

By JANE C. KUECHLE
GUEST COLUMNIST

At age 16, Raj Majumder has already helped raise $15,000 for children and their families to participate in preschool and after-school recreation programs.

Though Majumder is just starting his college career, he has much in common with Ida Cole, a former Microsoft vice president.

Without Cole, many of the region's arts venues -- from the Intiman and Paramount theaters to the Gage Academy of Art -- likely would not exist as they do today.

Both Cole and Majumder are individually making a significant difference in their communities by following their passion for a particular cause and using that passion to ignite change. They demonstrate the amazing power an individual can have in improving the world.

This year, the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Washington is honoring the power of individuals like Majumder and Cole through National Philanthropy Day on Thursday."

Joey Cheek, Olympic Gold Medalist, Keynote Speaker at Triad Philanthropy Awards: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance

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Joey Cheek, Olympic Gold Medalist, Keynote Speaker at Triad Philanthropy Awards: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance: "Joey Cheek, Olympic Gold Medalist, Keynote Speaker at Triad Philanthropy Awards
Tuesday November 14, 3:07 pm ET

TRIAD REGION, N.C., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Speed-skating Olympic gold medalist Joey Cheek will be the Keynote Speaker at the annual Triad National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) Awards Luncheon on Monday, November 20, 2006, at noon at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC. The ceremony is presented by the NC Triad Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)."

News-Leader.com | Business

News-Leader.com | Business: "The Ozarks Region Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will recognize nine people, businesses and organizations for outstanding philanthropic endeavors on Friday.

The recognitions will take place at a luncheon at noon Friday at Highland Springs Country Club, part of National Philanthropy Day."

Volunteering through adversity garners award for Powell

Volunteering through adversity garners award for Powell: "People took notice of his years of volunteer work and how he didn't let personal challenges deter him from service this year. As a result, he is one of several nominees to be recognized in Birmingham for today's National Philanthropy Day. He will receive the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Outstanding Professional Advisor Award.

'We were very inspired in reading the nomination. I think it spoke to us as fund-raisers,' said Diana Spencer, president of the Alabama chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, which is honoring Powell and six others at their 25th anniversary luncheon at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel downtown."

News-Sentinel | 11/14/2006 | Those who give will be honored

News-Sentinel | 11/14/2006 | Those who give will be honored: "hose who give will be honored
Organizations and individuals to be recognized for generosity.
From staff reports

Do it Best Corp is among those agencies that will receive awards Wednesday when the Association of Fundraising Professionals Northeast Indiana Chapter and United Way of Allen County host their third annual National Philanthropy Day.

Four awards will be presented for individuals and groups who gave time, expertise and resources to better northeast Indiana. Those receiving awards are:"

New York Fundraisers Celebrate National Philanthropy Day(R) by Honoring the City's Leading Philanthropists: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance

New York Fundraisers Celebrate National Philanthropy Day(R) by Honoring the City's Leading Philanthropists: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance: "The Greater New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (GNYC AFP), among the nation's largest and most diverse groups of fundraisers and the founding chapter of the national organization, today honored 25 of the city's leading philanthropists, inducting them into its hall of fame of donors and volunteers on National Philanthropy Day® 2006."

Monterey County Herald | 11/13/2006 | Not too busy to volunteer

Monterey County Herald | 11/13/2006 | Not too busy to volunteer:
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"Brunton, 18, is being honored today as the philanthropic youth of the year at the 15th annual National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon at the Inn at Spanish Bay. Nominees came from Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties.

The contributions and efforts of four other philanthropic individuals and organizations will also be honored, and more than 60 'distinguished honorees' nominated by local nonprofit organizations will also be recognized.

'Jehan was a real stalwart in our volunteer organization,' said Kathleen Hicks, president of the Auxiliary at Community Hospital. 'She's a real dependable, good gal.'"

The State | 11/11/2006 | Those with giving hearts honored for philanthropy

The State | 11/11/2006 | Those with giving hearts honored for philanthropy: "Those with giving hearts honored for philanthropy
By BERTRAM RANTIN
brantin@thestate.com

Midlands nonprofit groups, businesses and community volunteers celebrated the spirit of giving earlier this week with a big “thank you.”

As part of National Philanthropy Day, The Central South Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals honored several individuals and corporations for their efforts to better the community."

News & Broadcast - World Bank Staff Receive Outstanding Corporate Partner Award

News & Broadcast - World Bank Staff Receive Outstanding Corporate Partner Award: "November 8, 2006—The World Bank Group received the Outstanding Corporate Partner Award last week in recognition of its leadership in philanthropy in the Washington, DC area. “The Washington region is at the forefront of philanthropy, and this is in no small part thanks to the generosity and dedication of leaders like the World Bank Group,” said Jeff Kost, President of American Fundraising Professionals in D.C., as he presented the award November 3 at the fifth annual National Capital Philanthropy Day."

Hour.ca - News - Canadians, selfish or selfless?

Hour.ca - News - Canadians, selfish or selfless?: "The selfish generation
Hana Askren

Is philanthropy a dying pursuit, especially among the baby boomer generation? 'My generation is selfish,' says Sara Price Provencher, great-granddaughter of the founder of one of Canada's largest family-run philanthropic organizations, the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation. 'We work hard for our money, so we want to keep it, show it off and save it for the future.' And Quebec is no exception to the syndrome of self-interest. 'Made in Quebec: Leadership Panel on Preparing the Next Generation of Philanthropic Leaders' will provide a forum to discuss these issues on Nov. 15, National Philanthropy Day."

tulsaworld.com: Social Scene-"Luncheon to honor community's leading philanthropists

tulsaworld.com: Social Scene: "Luncheon to honor community's leading philanthropists
By DANNA SUE WALKER World Scene Writer
11/8/2006


The Eastern Oklahoma Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will recognize some of those who continually give to our community during its 23rd annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Doubletree Hotel at Warren Place in Tulsa.

Honorees are Chapman Foundations Management, Billie and Howard Barnett and Lynn Sossamon."

TCPalm: Local News

TCPalm: Local News: "VERO BEACH — The newly formed Association of Fundraising Professionals, Indian River Chapter, is honoring some of the county's philanthropists and volunteers.

The local 34-member chapter is one of 125 such groups, in the United States, Canada and Mexico, taking part in the organization's National Philanthropy Day that recognizes public service, said chapter president Kerry Bartlett."

AFP > National Philanthropy Day & AFP Awards | National Philanthropy Day - chapter information > Support the NPD Banner Campaign

AFP > National Philanthropy Day & AFP Awards | National Philanthropy Day - chapter information > Support the NPD Banner Campaign: "Support the NPD Banner Campaign

(Nov. 6, 2006) AFP has created online banner ads to promote National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) and is asking all members to spread the word about these ads and the official NPD website: www.nationalphilanthropyday.org."

Philanthropy Awards celebrate local giving - South Sound - The Olympian - Olympia, Washington

Philanthropy Awards celebrate local giving - South Sound - The Olympian - Olympia, Washington: "Philanthropy Awards celebrate local giving

By Diane Huber, The Olympian

At 87, Evelyn Betti of Lacey knows her tools.
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When she learned that vocational and technical students at South Puget Sound Community College must purchase their own professional tools, she made a donation to the Automotive Technology Program.

She expanded that support to scholarships for Saint Martin University's 'practical' degrees, such as engineering, business, science and teaching."

CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Fundraising group lauds McKibbins

CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Fundraising group lauds McKibbins: "— The Western North Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will honor Duane and Margaret McKibbin of Hendersonville with the Outstanding Philanthropist Award at the chapter’s annual Philanthropy Day luncheon noon Wednesday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and"

TimesDispatch.com | Philanthropists to be honored

TimesDispatch.com | Philanthropists to be honored: "Philanthropists to be honored

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Nov 5, 2006

Richard 'Roo' Goodall Jr. will be posthumously named Youth Philanthropist of the Year by the Central Virginia Chapter of the Ass"

Conrad losing event director to resort gig in sunny Florida | IndyStar.com

Conrad losing event director to resort gig in sunny Florida | IndyStar.com: "Dinner puts spotlight on local philanthropists
Some of the area's biggest givers will get something back Nov. 15 at the 2006 Philanthropy Awards dinner.

'Just a phone call away': Bruce Livingstone also has helped kids in need by serving as a mentor and surrogate parent. - SUSAN GUYETT / The Star


The annual program, hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Indiana Chapter, will present a lifetime achievement award to Marge Tarplee for more than a half-century of philanthropic leadership."

Maryland Chamber Blog: Maryland Companies Honored for Corporate Philanthropy

Maryland Chamber Blog: Maryland Companies Honored for Corporate Philanthropy: "The Maryland Chamber of Commerce and Baltimore Business Journal awarded the Maryland Business Philanthropy Awards earlier this week during the annual Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - Maryland Chapter Philanthropy Day Luncheon in Baltimore."