Philanthropy event honors Topsail High Student - News - Topsail Advertiser

Philanthropy event honors Topsail High Student - News - Topsail Advertiser: Topsail High School’s Michael Castoro was honored as the “Student Fundraiser of the Year” at the Association of Fundraising Professionals North Carolina, Cape Fear Region Chapter’s annual National Philanthropy Day celebration on November 8. Castoro was honored for his dedication to philanthropy and the Performing Arts Department at Topsail High School.

NiagaraThisWeek Article: Great Wolf Lodge gets dual recognition

NiagaraThisWeek Article: Great Wolf Lodge gets dual recognition: General Manager Keith Simmonds credited team members wanting to give back to the community for the lodge receiving the award for Outstanding Corporation by the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) Golden Horseshoe Chapter last month.

“Our employees are passionately committed to helping the Niagara community,” Simmonds said. “We work with our pack members to identify where we can put our energy.”

Lights, Camera, Impact: When Employees Run the Community Giving Show - Forbes

Lights, Camera, Impact: When Employees Run the Community Giving Show - Forbes: Pop quiz: if your employees ask you how you’re going to support their community outreach efforts, is the right answer “we don’t”?

That would be an emphatic no.

Which is why Warner Bros. recognizes that if it is going to continue to attract top talent and engaged employees, it must be the company of yes.

Welty awarded for philanthropy

Welty awarded for philanthropy: The San Joaquin Valley Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals has recognized Fresno State President John Welty for being an example of giving during his 20-year tenure.


Welty was honored with the Special Award for Philanthropic Leadership as part of AFP's 2012 National Philanthropy on Nov. 15.

Distinguished Honorees, the Crottys Honored by Mount Mercy Academy at National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

Distinguished Honorees, the Crottys Honored by Mount Mercy Academy at National Philanthropy Day Luncheon: The Western New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP WNY) honored local philanthropists at its annual "National Philanthropy Day" luncheon. The event took place on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Salvatore's Italian Gardens. Mount Mercy Academy was privileged to recognize Anita (Durkin '63) and Patrick X. Crotty as their 2012 Distinguished Honorees. Anita and Pat believe in the words of Catherine McAuley, Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, who wrote in 1830's Ireland: "No work of charity can be more productive of good to society than the careful instruction of women."

Local philanthropists are honored - Toledo Blade

Local philanthropists are honored - Toledo Blade: National Philanthropy Day was celebrated with a luncheon presented by the local chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals Nov. 15 at The Pinnacle in Maumee. The local chapter, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, highlighted several generous supporters of the community. Chapter president Mary Galvin of University of Toledo, welcomed everyone.