The Greater
Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals will host the 30th
luncheon celebrating Dallas’ National Philanthropy Day – bringing together area
nonprofits, volunteers, funders, foundations, business and community members to
honor many of this city’s finest who give selflessly in support of numerous worthy
causes – on Friday, November
13, 2015, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Dallas, Landmark Ballroom. On this special anniversary
year, Dallas Philanthropist Nancy Dedman, serving as the event’s first honorary
chair, will join AFP and presenting sponsor KERA to honor
award recipients in seven categories.
“We are thrilled
to have Nancy Dedman as our honorary chair for the 30th anniversary,”
said Sarah Elliott, luncheon chair. “As we think back over the last 30 years,
Nancy Dedman, a past recipient of the Outstanding Philanthropist Award, possesses
all of the qualities we look for in our award recipients each year. She is a true philanthropist who extends her
generosity to a host of worthwhile causes, including education, health care,
and the arts.”
Luncheon Chair Sarah Elliott and Co-Chair Rebecca Rhule, CFRE, announce the 2015
award recipients:
Outstanding Philanthropists Cecilia and
Garrett Boone
Outstanding Corporation JP Morgan Chase (JPMC)
Outstanding Foundation The Moody Foundation
Outstanding Fundraising Executive James
N. Falk
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Kendall Deitch, 18
The
Greater Dallas Chapter of AFP was among the first to begin celebrating National
Philanthropy Day in 1981. Today, over 500
attend the luncheon which includes AFP members and community leaders. National Philanthropy Day celebrates the great
contributions philanthropy, and those who work in the philanthropic process,
make to our community. AFP Chapters involve more than 28,000 individuals in
celebrating philanthropy each year.
For
further information on tickets and sponsorships, visit afpdallas.org or
contact Madeleine Crouch at
972-233-9107, ext. 204, afpchapteroffice@afpdallas.org
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