Dear Friend:
Please join the Inland Empire Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) as we honor the spirit of philanthropy through the 29th Annual National Philanthropy Day. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 20th, 2014 at the Ontario Airport Hotel beginning at 12 noon until 2pm.
We are delighted to have Kim Klein, author of five books, including Reliable Fundraising in Unreliable Times, which won the McAdam Book Award. Her classic text, FundraisingforSocialChange, now in its sixth edition, is widely used in the field and in university degree programs. Kim has provided training and consultation in all 50 United States, five Canadian provinces and 21 other countries. She is a lecturer at the School of Social Welfare at the University of California, Berkeley, and has served as guest faculty at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and Concordia University in Montreal.
Ms. Klein will also be conducting a morning workshop titled “Getting the Most Out of Your Year End Fundraising.” The cost is $50 for AFP members, $60 for non-members.We hope you will save the date and plan to join us as we continue to celebrate this great tradition of recognizing philanthropy and the outstanding leadership and volunteerism that makes our communities so very special.We invite you to nominate one or more individuals and/or organizations that you believe best exemplify the “Giving Heart” of our community. This year, not-for-profits whose nominee is selected as an honoree will receive an award.
Please carefully review the description for each award category and complete the nomination form attached. You may submit nominations for several categories by making a photo copy of the nomination form. When completed, please mail nomination form to AFP Inland Empire Chapter Glenda Ferguson. NOTE: All nominations must be received by Friday, September 5th, 2014 at 5pm.
The contact person at your organization will be notified of this year’s honorees as soon as the judging process is completed. If your nominee is selected as a finalist, you may be asked to submit additional information. If you have questions or wish to add someone to our mailing list, please e-mail Glenda .
Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to submit your nominations for the 2014 Inland Empire Chapter’s National Philanthropy Day celebration! I look forward to seeing you at this inspirational celebration to honor those who truly make a difference!
Sincerely,
Gina Johnson
President, AFP Inland Empire Chapter
AFP Inland Empire Chapter
2014 National Philanthropy Day Nomination Form
National Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy and those active in the philanthropic community to the enrichment of the world. National Philanthropy Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that giving has made possible. First celebrated in 1986, National Philanthropy Day celebrates the daily contributions made by individuals, corporations, foundations, and volunteers.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
1. Philanthropist of the Year
This award is presented to an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity who, through direct financial support, has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility, and whose generosity encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles on a community level.
2. Volunteer of the Year
This award will honor an individual who has made a significant impact on the success of nonprofit organizations through their volunteer service and/or volunteer leadership.
3. Corporation / Business of the Year
To qualify for this award, a corporation, business, or employee managed grant making fund must have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to philanthropy and community service through direct financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement.
4. Volunteer Group of the Year
This award recognizes a volunteer group (e.g., a corporate or industry volunteer team, a civics/service club, a guild/auxiliary, youth group or support group) whose commitment of time, energy, and creativity to a focused project exemplifies volunteerism at its best.
5. Professional of the Year
Recognizes an individual (paid professional), who has demonstrated outstanding commitment, dedication, and talent toward promoting and supporting philanthropy in the community. This may include executive directors, directors of volunteers, directors of development, or program directors.
6. Youth Volunteer of the Year
This award recognizes service by an outstanding youth leader (under 21 years of age), youth group or youth-generated project that has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering, and/or leadership.
*All nominees are recognized during the luncheon event unless otherwise noted. When you receive notification regarding status of nomination and your nominee was not the awardee, please check yes or no for approval for public recognition.
NOMINATION PROCESS:
The Judges, comprised of volunteers from the community, will make the final selection of winner’s for each award. Awards will be given in all categories providing a nominee has met the highest standards of achievement.Note: judges reserve the right to move nominees from the category in which they were nominated as appropriate.
A. CATEGORY (Please circle category of your nomination)
1. Philanthropist of the Year
2. Volunteer of the Year
3. Corporation / Business of the Year
4. Volunteer Group of the Year
5. Professional of the Year
6. Youth Volunteer of the Year
*I would like nominee to receive public recognition regardless of award selection (please circle) yes/no
B. NOMINEE INFORMATION (Please PRINT all information)
Nominee’s Name:______
Nominee’s Title/Involvement:______
Nominee’s Length of Volunteer Service:______
Name of Nominating Organization:______
Name of Contact Person______
Telephone Number: ______Cell: ( __ ) ______
Email:______
C. Using specific examples, briefly explain how this nominee has met the criteria listed under each category and describe:
Projects/organizations the nominee has supported and any innovative efforts they helped to create.
Describe the “passion” of the nominee and why are they philanthropic.
Explain how the work your nominee does supports the mission of the organization.
What has been the impact of the nominee’s efforts? Please include quotes from staff.
Please limit your narrative to one (1) typewritten page and submit with this nomination form.
NOTE: Nominations must be received by the AFP Inland Empire Chapter no later than Friday, September 5th,
2014,5pm. Please scan and email to: , or fax toGlenda Ferguson (909 )
622-3988. A confirmation email will be sent to nominating contact person.
Late entries will not be accepted.
Incomplete forms will not be accepted (complete items A through C).
Multiple nominations are encouraged. Use only one submission per form. (You may photo copy the nomination form for additional nominations.)
Judges may move nominees from one category to another as they deem appropriate.
Previous honorees are not eligible for consideration unless they are nominated in a different category than the one for which they were honored in the past.