For more information, please email Julianna Jacoby-Patronski, AFP Chapter Manager at afpwny@buffnet.net.
2008 Distinguished Honoree Program
The
EARLY BIRD Distinguished Honoree deadline is September 30, 2008. Please click
here for the Distinguished Honoree form. Please click
here for the Distinguished Honoree program criteria.
If you are a member of AFP, you have the exclusive opportunity to recognize an outstanding founder, donor or volunteer through the Distinguished Honoree Program at our National Philanthropy Day luncheon.
More than 500 of your fundraising peers will gather at the Adam’s Mark Hotel on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 to share stories of amazing philanthropic gifts and volunteer efforts that make Western New York a strong, caring community. The Distinguished Honoree Program provides members of our AFP Chapter with a wonderful way to say thank you to someone who has gone above and beyond for their organization. The Honoree may be an individual, couple or an organization that may be represented by an individual or group. Your organization may recognize as many additional Distinguished Honorees as you would like.
We hope that you will join us for this heartfelt celebration. We understand that time is valuable, but the time it takes for you to do a small amount of research and write a brief summary on someone special in your organization may steward that supporter to future endeavors with your organization. Where else can you have such prestigious recognition for the special supporters of your organization without the labor-intensive logistics of hosting your own event?
Benefits of Designating a Distinguished Honoree
Each Distinguished Honoree will be individually acknowledged during the formal part of the luncheon program by masters of Ceremonies Scott Levin and Mary Alice Demler, of Channel 2 News.
The honoree’s photograph and your organization’s logo will be displayed simultaneously on two large screens during the presentation
Engraved memento in recognition of their commitment and service to your organization.
Highlights of your Honoree’s accomplishments will be listed in the National Philanthropy Day program
Special news releases to the media that include the Distinguished Honorees and the organizations honoring them.
To take advantage of this quality recognition program, please contact Julianna Jacoby-Patronski, Chapter Manager, at (716) 879-0943 or via e-mail at afpwny@buffnet.net to have the Distinquished Honoree forms e-mailed to you.
Congratulations to our 2008 National Philanthropy Day Award Winners:
Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year
Charles E. Balbach
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year
Niscah Koessler
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation
HSBC Bank
Outstanding Philanthropic Small Business
Classifieds Plus, Inc.
Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation
Niagara Frontier Automobile Dealers Association Charitable Foundation
Outstanding Young Philanthropists
Hannah and Leo Koellner
Outstanding Philanthropic Media Organization
WNED-TV/AM/FM/ThinkBright
2008 Earle Hannel Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award
David Cristantello Ph.D.
Special thanks to all who made National Philanthropy Day 2007 such a great success!
Congratulations to Our
2007 National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients:
Outstanding Philanthropist(s) of the Year:
Mary and Ralph C. Wilson (accepted by Marv Levy)
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser(s) of the Year:
Shelley and Jeff Hirshberg
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation:
The Premier Group
Outstanding Philanthropic Small Business:
Sassy Design Group
Outstanding Young Philanthropist:
Alexander Grano
Outstanding Philanthropic Media Organization:
Entercom
2007 Earle Hannel Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award:
Cindy Eller
More on
National Philanthropy Day...
National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is a special day set aside in November of each year. The purpose of this day is to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy -- and those people active in the philanthropic community -- to the enrichment of our world.
National Philanthropy Day® provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible. First held in 1986, NPD celebrates the endless daily contributions individuals and organizations across the world make to countless causes and missions.
Through NPD, organizations are able to show appreciation for all that has been accomplished in the name of giving by honoring individuals from their organization . It's our chance to step into the spotlight for a brief moment and remind our communities, our society and the world that the spirit of giving is alive and well.
National Philanthropy Day®, which is registered with the Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Department of Commerce, is coordinated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals at the National level.
Co-Chairs Kara Hite and Renee Joldos hope you will choose to be active in celebrating this year's National Philanthropy Day®. The philanthropic community is strong yet varied, and each individual voice is equally important on this day of recognition and reflection.
