2008 Awards Luncheon will be held November 13, 2008 at Tesoro Club

   National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is a special day set aside to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy – and those people active in the philanthropic community – to the enrichment of our world.  November 15 has been designated the national permanent date for NPD, however, the Treasure Coast Chapter holds their local event on the closest Friday to this date.

2007 Outstanding Individual Philanthropist, Shawn M. Donnelley (center), with Award Sponsor, Ted Brown of U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management and Robin Hicks-Connors, CFRE, Executive Director, Historical Society of Martin County, nominating organization.

NPD provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible.  First held in 1986, the event celebrates the endless daily contributions individuals, corporations and organizations across the world make to countless causes and missions.  In 2007, more than 150 AFP chapters held NPD events and activities.  2007 also marked the 13th year our local chapter held an NPD event to honor those who have contributed to the betterment of the Treasure Coast through their contributions for the non-profits organizations in the area.    Through NPD, participants are able to show appreciation for all that has been accomplished in the name of giving, as well as show that there is still more to do.  It’s a change for AFP to step into the spotlight for a brief moment and remind our local communities, our society and the world, that the spirit of giving is alive and well.   NPD is registered with the Patent and Trademark Office of the U. S. Department of Commerce and is coordinated by the local chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

   Our chapter honors those in the following categories:

1. Presidents Award 2. Individual Philanthropist 3. Volunteer Fundraiser 4. Corporate Philanthropist 5. Small Business Philanthropist 6. Group Supporting Philanthropy 7. Youth in Philanthropy 8. Youth Group in Philanthropy 9. Unsung Hero

Bill Parrish, General Manager, accepting award on behalf of Wal-Mart Distribution Center #7038, 2007 Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist, and Tom Hall of Seacoast National Bank, award sponsor.

Living Legacy award recipients Gary and Judie Price, nominated by Martin County Community Foundation

In 2002 a component was added to the local NPD event.  With the AFP chapter joining the local LEAVE A LEGACY® public awareness campaign, a national educational program promoting planned giving, they were invited to present awards at the event honoring those who have left a gift to local charities in their will or estate plan.  Both a Living Legacy Award (for those who have gifted during their lifetime) and a Lasting Legacy Award (given posthumously) are presented.

 

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