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WCFcourier.com is the Waterloo-Cedar Falls homepage for all local news, sports, entertainment and events happening in the Cedar Valley: "WATERLOO --- Dee Vandeventer, ME&V president, and Tyson Fresh Meats have been recognized by the Eastern Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals for outstanding work in philanthropy."

ReviewJournal.com - Real Estate - GOOD DEEDS: Pardee Homes honored

ReviewJournal.com - Real Estate - GOOD DEEDS: Pardee Homes honored:

Pardee Homes has been honored as this year's Outstanding Corporation by the Las Vegas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals during the 16th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards, based on the company's efforts to completely renovate the St. Jude's Ranch for Children campus in Boulder City with an estimated value in excess of $1 million."

Tulsa World: Fundraising professionals celebrate 25 years

Tulsa World: Fundraising professionals celebrate 25 years: "Hundreds of balloons dropped from the ceiling as more than 400 people helped celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Eastern Oklahoma Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals during the National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon at the Doubletree Hotel Downtown."

Ohio.com - The thought required of charitable giving

Ohio.com - The thought required of charitable giving: "Every year, in mid-November, America's nonprofit community observes National Philanthropy Day. The theme this year was: ''Change the World with a Giving Heart.''

But a giving heart is not enough. We also need to use our heads when we give, seeking to maximize the effectiveness of the gifts we make."

The Valley Breeze: Cumberland woman helps lead R.I.'s Philanthropy Day

The Valley Breeze: Cumberland woman helps lead R.I.'s Philanthropy Day: "Cumberland woman helps lead R.I.'s Philanthropy Day

By PATRICIA A. RUSSELL, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
CUMBERLAND – In the words of Lisa Lydon, co-chair of the state's National Philanthropy Day, held two days before Thanksgiving at the Rhode Island Convention Center, 'It's been hectic.'

She wasn't just talking about all the hours, days and months she spent organizing the event that honors charitable giving made by individuals, businesses and organizations that help Rhode Islanders.

As last minute details were being finalized the weekend leading up to it, her personal calendar piled up."

Newport News-Times: Al Gleason receives top philanthropy award

Newport News-Times: Al Gleason receives top philanthropy award: "he Oregon Philanthropy Awards is a partnership between 'Oregon Business' magazine and the Oregon Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Its mission is to advance philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising. The core activities through which AFP fulfills this mission include education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing and advocacy."

Golfer plays 650 holes over 40 hours for charity - International Herald Tribune

Golfer plays 650 holes over 40 hours for charity - International Herald Tribune: "After playing 650 holes of golf over 40 hours, Adam Engel didn't expect his marathon charity round to end with a bang: a chip-in birdie from about 45 meters (150 feet). Playing off a handicap of two, Engel teed off with a glow-in-the-dark golf ball just after nightfall Tuesday and finished at midday Thursday on the ninth hole at Hope Island, a course designed by five-time British Open champion Peter Thomson."

Marching band honored for philanthropy (Dec. 5, 2007)

Marching band honored for philanthropy (Dec. 5, 2007): "Marching band honored for philanthropy Dec. 5, 2007 The members of the UW Marching Band were honored as “Outstanding Young Philanthropists” at the 20th annual National Philanthropy Day celebration hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals at the Overture Center on Nov. 16."

S.W. Washington philanthropy is tops- Columbian.com, Clark County, Washington, Vancouver, Breaking News, U.S., World, Entertainment, Video, Weather, S

S.W. Washington philanthropy is tops- Columbian.com, Clark County, Washington, Vancouver, Breaking News, U.S., World, Entertainment, Video, Weather, Sports: "PORTLAND - Two prominent members of Clark County's growing corps of philanthropists won top awards Friday from the Association of Fundraising Professionals."