Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Top Newport Philanthropists Honored - Newport Beach-Corona del Mar, CA Patch
Top Newport Philanthropists Honored - Newport Beach-Corona del Mar, CA Patch: A Newport Beach entrepreneur and a corporate powerhouse were among the top honorees at this month's National Philanthropy Day Orange County celebrations in Garden Grove.
Monday, November 26, 2012
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon applauded good work - Houston Chronicle
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon applauded good work - Houston Chronicle: A crowd of more than 1,000 packed the Hilton Americas Hotel ballroom for this year's National Philanthropy Day luncheon.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
National Philanthropy Day packs in a huge crowd, draws powerful difference makers - 2012-Nov-20 - CultureMap Houston
National Philanthropy Day packs in a huge crowd, draws powerful difference makers - 2012-Nov-20 - CultureMap Houston: Several of H-Town's top philanthropists and community leaders took bows at the 27th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards luncheon that saw the Hilton Americas-Houston ballroom fill to the brim with more than 1,000 individuals, who had come to honor their friends and spotlighted organizations.
The event is sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Houston chapter.
The event is sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Houston chapter.
Gulf Power supports local non-profits through Leadership Symposium
Gulf Power supports local non-profits through Leadership Symposium: Eighty people attended a Philanthropy Leadership Symposium on Friday hosted by Gulf Power Company and co-hosted by the Florida Philanthropic Network and the West Coast chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
In recognition of National Philanthropy Day, Gulf Power held the symposium to recognize and support fundraising professionals and philanthropic organizations in the community.
In recognition of National Philanthropy Day, Gulf Power held the symposium to recognize and support fundraising professionals and philanthropic organizations in the community.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Rockford kindergartner raises thousands for Haitian village - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star
Rockford kindergartner raises thousands for Haitian village - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star: It was that genuine determination that earned him the Future Philanthropist of the Year honor Nov. 13 at the 28th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards event in Rockford. He was one of six individuals or organizations honored by the Rockford chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
In 24 hours, Minnesotans gave $16.3 million | StarTribune.com
In 24 hours, Minnesotans gave $16.3 million | StarTribune.com: What we experienced yesterday was a movement," said Dana Nelson, executive director of GiveMN, which coordinates the events. "More than 107,000 donations were made to 5,381 organizations.
"It was National Philanthropy Day yesterday," Nelson added. "What's better than raising $16 million?"
Nelson made the announcement at the philanthropy day celebration at Minnesota's Association of Fundraising Professionals Friday. Many participants were recuperating from the daylong fundraising blitz.
"It was National Philanthropy Day yesterday," Nelson added. "What's better than raising $16 million?"
Nelson made the announcement at the philanthropy day celebration at Minnesota's Association of Fundraising Professionals Friday. Many participants were recuperating from the daylong fundraising blitz.
Friday, November 16, 2012
FairfaxTimes.com: People & Places: McLean couple honored for 30 years of philanthropic work
FairfaxTimes.com: People & Places: McLean couple honored for 30 years of philanthropic work: The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Metro Area Chapter honored Frederic and Marlene Malek — philanthropic leaders in health care, higher education and the arts — with the Outstanding Philanthropist Award at the 11th annual National Capital Philanthropy Day celebration Nov. 1.
Memphis Celebrates Givers of Time, Treasure, Talent and Touch | People | Midtown News
Memphis Celebrates Givers of Time, Treasure, Talent and Touch | People | Midtown News: "There's a lot of talk about time, treasure and talent," Kemmons Wilson, Jr. told a crowd of hundreds of Mid-South philanthropists, fundraisers and community volunteers.
"But the touch may be the most important part of that equation," he said.
The 2012 "Outstanding Philanthropist" Crystal Award was bestowed on the son of the founder of Holiday Inns on Nov. 15, National Philanthropy Day.
"But the touch may be the most important part of that equation," he said.
The 2012 "Outstanding Philanthropist" Crystal Award was bestowed on the son of the founder of Holiday Inns on Nov. 15, National Philanthropy Day.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
The AFP Blog: Happy National Philanthropy Day�!
The AFP Blog: Happy National Philanthropy Day�!: I want to celebrate National Philanthropy Day by talking a little about service. Each year, it’s my privilege to travel and share this day with many of you. Everywhere, I meet people from different backgrounds and nationalities, different ages, experience and outlook. All of us united and included in our community by one thing – our desire to serve.
On Nov. 15, philanthropists give to each other - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
On Nov. 15, philanthropists give to each other - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Even the most savvy presidential trivia buffs might be stumped by this factoid: Who signed the proclamation that designated Nov. 15 as National Philanthropy Day?
For those who didn't consider Ronald Reagan among the possibilities, there's good reason: Right after his Nov. 14, 1986, announcement at the Old Executive Office Building that there would be an annual observance of charitable donors and their good works, Mr. Reagan changed the subject of his speech to the headline-grabbing Iran-Contra affair.
For those who didn't consider Ronald Reagan among the possibilities, there's good reason: Right after his Nov. 14, 1986, announcement at the Old Executive Office Building that there would be an annual observance of charitable donors and their good works, Mr. Reagan changed the subject of his speech to the headline-grabbing Iran-Contra affair.
AHS Youth Leadership honored for cancer research fundraiser - Post Bulletin
AHS Youth Leadership honored for cancer research fundraiser - Post Bulletin: Students from Austin High School's Youth Leadership have been named as the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy for 2012.
The group, led by adviser Emily Hovland, was honored at an awards luncheon last week in Rochester. Hovland and five students from the group attended the event to be honored.
The group, led by adviser Emily Hovland, was honored at an awards luncheon last week in Rochester. Hovland and five students from the group attended the event to be honored.
Six honored at Philanthrophy Awards Luncheon - Business - ReviewJournal.com
Six honored at Philanthrophy Awards Luncheon - Business - ReviewJournal.com: he spirit of giving was in the air.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Las Vegas chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals hosted its 21st annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon at the Golden Nugget to honor six people for their service and commitment to the Las Vegas community.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Las Vegas chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals hosted its 21st annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon at the Golden Nugget to honor six people for their service and commitment to the Las Vegas community.
Local girl battling leukemia recognized for philanthropy | www.daytondailynews.com
Local girl battling leukemia recognized for philanthropy | www.daytondailynews.com: DAYTON — A Beavercreek girl fighting leukemia was among the five individuals, two corporations and a foundation recognized Tuesday for their philanthropic fundraising efforts.
The Dayton-area chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals presented the honors during its 23rd Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards and Luncheon held at Sinclair Community College.
The Dayton-area chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals presented the honors during its 23rd Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards and Luncheon held at Sinclair Community College.
Zip06 - Community News from Southeastern Connecticut
Zip06 - Community News from Southeastern Connecticut: Association of Fundraising Professionals To Honor Trenton Wright With Barbara Marion Award
Trenton Wright, CFRE, CEcD, Coordinator of Institutional Advancement at Middlesex Community College, is the recipient this year of the Barbara Marion Award for Outstanding Leadership to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). The award will be presented at the Connecticut Philanthropy Day luncheon on Nov. 15, 2012 at the Trumbull Marriott.
Trenton Wright, CFRE, CEcD, Coordinator of Institutional Advancement at Middlesex Community College, is the recipient this year of the Barbara Marion Award for Outstanding Leadership to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). The award will be presented at the Connecticut Philanthropy Day luncheon on Nov. 15, 2012 at the Trumbull Marriott.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Group hails top fundraisers - Your West Valley News: Glendale
Group hails top fundraisers - Your West Valley News: Glendale: Jean Higginbotham of Glendale, director of account management at Humana Inc., has been honored for excellence in philanthropy by the Greater Arizona chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Downtown Today
Downtown Today: About 600 local fundraising professionals and guests gathered Monday at the Hyatt Downtown for the 27th Annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon.
Eight individuals and organizations were honored Monday for their contributions to the community, including Peggy and J.F. Bryan IV, who received the 2012 Outstanding Philanthropist Award.
They were honored at the 27th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon hosted by the First Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The event was at the Hyatt Downtown.
Eight individuals and organizations were honored Monday for their contributions to the community, including Peggy and J.F. Bryan IV, who received the 2012 Outstanding Philanthropist Award.
They were honored at the 27th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon hosted by the First Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The event was at the Hyatt Downtown.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Philanthropy provides tens of millions of dollars in charity to Ocala/Marion County | Ocala.com
Philanthropy provides tens of millions of dollars in charity to Ocala/Marion County | Ocala.com: Our nation and Ocala/Marion County will celebrate National Philanthropy Day on Thursday to, in the words of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, “recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy — and those people active in the philanthropic community — have made to our lives, our communities and our world.”
Local group to celebrate National Philanthropy Day - Lifestyle/Valley Scene
Local group to celebrate National Philanthropy Day - Lifestyle/Valley Scene: The Tri-State Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will celebrate National Philanthropy Day by naming a corporate and an individual philanthropist of the year at its annual celebration on Thursday in Winchester.
First held in 1986, National Philanthropy Day celebrates the daily contributions made by individuals and organizations to countless causes and missions.
First held in 1986, National Philanthropy Day celebrates the daily contributions made by individuals and organizations to countless causes and missions.
Couple leads charge to fund community center | Amarillo Globe-News
Couple leads charge to fund community center | Amarillo Globe-News: The Pearsons, Perryton natives who now live in Spearman, have kept alive that tradition of giving, most recently leading the charge to raise $1.2 million to build the O’Loughlin Center, a community center in Spearman.
The couple will be recognized as the area’s outstanding philanthropists for 2012 at the National Philanthropy Day luncheon, set for Thursday and hosted by the Texas Plains Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
The couple will be recognized as the area’s outstanding philanthropists for 2012 at the National Philanthropy Day luncheon, set for Thursday and hosted by the Texas Plains Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Friday, November 09, 2012
Herald wins top philanthropic award for Christmas Fund
Herald wins top philanthropic award for Christmas Fund: Those contributions were recognized Thursday as the Herald was presented with one of the city’s top philanthropic awards.
Herald editor-in-chief Lorne Motley accepted the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Generosity of Spirit Award for corporate philanthropy.
Herald editor-in-chief Lorne Motley accepted the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Generosity of Spirit Award for corporate philanthropy.
Student Philanthropy Honored - University of South Florida
Student Philanthropy Honored - University of South Florida: ustifiably proud, USF nominated its own Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement (CLCE) and it won in the category of Philanthropic Service Organization of the Year. Dedicated to positive social change, CLCE engages the university’s students in a variety of activities throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Monday, November 05, 2012
Canada First Country to Permanently Recognize November 15th as National Philanthropy Day - MarketWatch
Canada First Country to Permanently Recognize November 15th as National Philanthropy Day - MarketWatch: TORONTO, ONTARIO, Nov 05, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Parliament has approved a new bill that will make Canada the first country in the world to honour the work of charities, donors, volunteers, corporations and foundations by permanently recognizing November 15th as National Philanthropy Day.
Marist Senior Recognized For Volunteer Efforts - Brookhaven, GA Patch
Marist Senior Recognized For Volunteer Efforts - Brookhaven, GA Patch: Marist senior Will Herbert was one of three students honored in the 2012 Teen Volunteer of the Year contest by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Atlanta Chapter.
Herbert was awarded second place for his work to design and implement a week-long water safety instruction program for underserved children.
Herbert was awarded second place for his work to design and implement a week-long water safety instruction program for underserved children.
FedEx honored for philanthropy as they continue to deliver love to Memphis and beyond | | Downtown News
FedEx honored for philanthropy as they continue to deliver love to Memphis and beyond | | Downtown News: ven after FedEx was first to land at Newark once the airport reopened, delivery teams couldn’t reach to certain neighborhoods devastated by Sandy. But the overnight delivery service has countless tales to tell about hard working drivers who have made deliveries in extremely adverse conditions.
Now the company is donating $1.2 million dollars in cash and in-kind transportation services for Hurricane Relief, fresh evidence of FedEx’s legacy of philanthropy.
This is the latest example of why the Memphis region’s largest employer is being honored on Nov. 15, 2012 with the Partners in Philanthropy Award from the Memphis Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Now the company is donating $1.2 million dollars in cash and in-kind transportation services for Hurricane Relief, fresh evidence of FedEx’s legacy of philanthropy.
This is the latest example of why the Memphis region’s largest employer is being honored on Nov. 15, 2012 with the Partners in Philanthropy Award from the Memphis Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
FedEx honored for philanthropy as they continue to deliver love to Memphis and beyond | | Downtown News
FedEx honored for philanthropy as they continue to deliver love to Memphis and beyond | | Downtown News: ven after FedEx was first to land at Newark once the airport reopened, delivery teams couldn’t reach to certain neighborhoods devastated by Sandy. But the overnight delivery service has countless tales to tell about hard working drivers who have made deliveries in extremely adverse conditions.
Now the company is donating $1.2 million dollars in cash and in-kind transportation services for Hurricane Relief, fresh evidence of FedEx’s legacy of philanthropy.
This is the latest example of why the Memphis region’s largest employer is being honored on Nov. 15, 2012 with the Partners in Philanthropy Award from the Memphis Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Now the company is donating $1.2 million dollars in cash and in-kind transportation services for Hurricane Relief, fresh evidence of FedEx’s legacy of philanthropy.
This is the latest example of why the Memphis region’s largest employer is being honored on Nov. 15, 2012 with the Partners in Philanthropy Award from the Memphis Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Community members to be honored for service - News - The Times-Tribune
Community members to be honored for service - News - The Times-Tribune: Philanthropists will be honored
WILKES-BARRE - Four people and two area businesses will be honored for their service to the community at the Philanthropy Day 2012 Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 16.
WILKES-BARRE - Four people and two area businesses will be honored for their service to the community at the Philanthropy Day 2012 Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 16.
Citizen Dave: Chicken for a cause - Isthmus | The Daily Page
Citizen Dave: Chicken for a cause - Isthmus | The Daily Page: ve been eating less chicken these days.
But Friday, I had a chicken luncheon for a good cause. It was National Philanthropy Day, and the Madison Association of Fundraising Professionals recognized seven individuals and organizations that have given their time, money and expertise to make the community strong.
But Friday, I had a chicken luncheon for a good cause. It was National Philanthropy Day, and the Madison Association of Fundraising Professionals recognized seven individuals and organizations that have given their time, money and expertise to make the community strong.
Friday, November 02, 2012
Indiana Plans Philanthropy Day
Indiana Plans Philanthropy Day: The Indiana chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and several other local nonprofit associations will join forces on Nov. 15 in honor of Indiana Philanthropy Day.
The unprecedented joint conference coincides with National Philanthropy Day and will offer a comprehensive array of topics, speakers and interactive sessions at the Indianapolis Hilton to assist more than 300 statewide AFP members and the nearly quarter million Indiana nonprofit employees as they prepare for the new and profound challenges facing their industry.
The unprecedented joint conference coincides with National Philanthropy Day and will offer a comprehensive array of topics, speakers and interactive sessions at the Indianapolis Hilton to assist more than 300 statewide AFP members and the nearly quarter million Indiana nonprofit employees as they prepare for the new and profound challenges facing their industry.
Bruno Serato to be honored again for non-profit work | Orange County Breeze
Bruno Serato to be honored again for non-profit work | Orange County Breeze: After a string of awards and nominations, Anaheim White House owner Bruno Serato will be honored at the 26th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards on Thursday, November 15 at the Hyatt Regency’s Grand Ballroom in Garden Grove. The popular restaurateur will be recognized for his ongoing work helping feed and house local “motel” children, thus named because their poor, working class parents are relegated to living in low-cost motel rooms. He will be honored along with 8 other outstanding honorees.
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Alaska Philanthropists, volunteers and businesses honored at awards luncheon | Inside Business Blog | ADN.com
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Alaska Philanthropists, volunteers and businesses honored at awards luncheon | Inside Business Blog | ADN.com: Anchorage – The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Alaska Chapter will recognize outstanding local philanthropists, volunteers and businesses at its annual Alaska Philanthropy Day awards luncheon on Friday, November 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center. More than 300 people will attend the luncheon celebrating individuals and organizations for their contributions to countless causes across Alaska. In North America, more than 100 AFP chapters and nearly 50,000 people will participate in National Philanthropy Day events. The AFP Alaska Chapter is pleased to recognize the following for their contributions to Alaska’s communities through their philanthropic efforts:
Alaska Philanthropists, volunteers and businesses honored at awards luncheon | Inside Business Blog | ADN.com: Anchorage – The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Alaska Chapter will recognize outstanding local philanthropists, volunteers and businesses at its annual Alaska Philanthropy Day awards luncheon on Friday, November 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center. More than 300 people will attend the luncheon celebrating individuals and organizations for their contributions to countless causes across Alaska. In North America, more than 100 AFP chapters and nearly 50,000 people will participate in National Philanthropy Day events. The AFP Alaska Chapter is pleased to recognize the following for their contributions to Alaska’s communities through their philanthropic efforts:
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