May 17, 2018

National Philanthropy Day Call for Nominations

NPD 2016 Honorees Firefighter Local 311
NPD 2016 Honorees Firefighter Local 311

We’re looking for community champions who deserve some recognition for their acts of generosity. Help celebrate the great philanthropy of a person, group or business by nominating them for a 2018 National Philanthropy Day Award.

Award recipients selected will be honored at the 31st annual AFP National Philanthropy Day on Friday, November 2nd, 2018 at the Overture Center for the Arts.  This heartwarming and inspiring celebration includes a networking reception, luncheon and awards program honoring award winners in the following categories.

  • Outstanding Individual Philanthropist: Presented to an individual with a proven record of exception generosity; who has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility; and whose generosity encourages others to take leadership roles in philanthropic activities.
  • Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptions skills in coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for one or more major fundraising projects for the benefit of a charitable institution while advancing philanthropy.
  • Outstanding Business or Corporation: Presented to larger business/ corporation (100+ employees) that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support and encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement.
  • Outstanding Small Business or Corporation: Presented to a small business/ corporation that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support and encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement.
  • Outstanding Philanthropic Organization: Presented to an organization of foundation that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support and encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and national, international and/or community involvement.
  • Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Presented to an outstanding individual fundraising professional who practices his/ her profession in an exemplary manner, has a commitment to advancing the profession and to continuing personal professional development.  Nominees must have three or more years of professional experience.  Examples are people who serve as Directors of Development, Fund Development, Major Gifts Officer, Executive Director, and other fundraising professionals.
  • Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy: Presented to a young person or group of young people under the age of 25 who gives extraordinarily or their time, talent, financial, or other resources and serves as a role model and inspiration to others.
  • Lifetime Achievement:  Presented to an individual or couple with a minimum of 20 years of philanthropic involvement with a proven record of exceptional generosity; who has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility; and whose generosity encourages others to take leadership roles in philanthropic activities.

Since 1987, AFP Greater Madison has celebrated people and businesses making an impact in southcentral Wisconsin.

For a complete list of nomination details and past winners, visit our National Philanthropy Day page. AFP membership is not required to be a nominator or nominee and submissions are due on Monday, June 25.  For any additional questions, please contact Erin Richardson, Chapter Administrator, at 608.224.9092 or via email at erin@afpmadison.org.

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