National Philanthropy Day Celebrates 30 Years with Luncheon

The Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals will host the 30^th 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 30^th 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 Volunteer Fundraiser Nancy Strauss Halbreich

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

 

Save the Date: National Philanthropy Day Luncheon 11.14.2014

Outstanding Philanthropist Katherine Perot Reeves

Save the date for the 29th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon

Friday, November 14, 2014

Hyatt Regency Dallas - Landmark Ballroom

11:30am Registration

12:00 noon Program Luncheon

 

Chairs: Chair Christina Moore-Salinas, CFRE; Co-Chair Sarah Elliot

Honorees: Six award categories honor those in the community who exemplify commitment, dedication, and talent toward helping their neighbors:

• Outstanding Philanthropist - Katherine Perot Reeves
• Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Chris Kleinert
• Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Milton Key
• Outstanding Foundation – Children’s Cancer Fund
• Outstanding Corporation – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy – Charlsie Doan

Tickets: $85 each, $850 for a table of 10, or $1,250 for a premium table of 10. Sponsorships available beginning at $1,500.

Contact: Madeleine Crouch at 972-233-9107, ext. 204, afpchapteroffice@afpdallas.org. Visit afpdallas.org



National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon Recap {Society Pics}

The Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals, with presenting sponsor KERA, honored recipients in seven categories at the 28^th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon on Friday, November 15, 2013, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Dallas, Landmark Ballroom.  The awards luncheon was emceed by long-time supporter Scott Murray.

April Chamberlain (Outstanding Fundraising Executive), Carole Rylander

 "We were proud to present and pay tribute to these outstanding individuals who exhibit incredible civic leadership and philanthropy. They are stewarding our communities, from charity to impact," emphasized this year's Dallas National Philanthropy Day Chair, Kimberly Humphries.



Lyda Hill (Outstanding Philanthropist), Ed Fjordbak

Additional sponsors include Diane and Hal Brierley, sponsors of the VIP Reception held prior to the luncheon.  For further information visit afpdallas.org

Award Recipients:  Kent Skipper, Forrest Hoglund, April Chamberlain, Ariana Luterman, Lyda Hill, Christina and Rudy Andrea, Jeff Morris

Chris and Ashlee Kleinert

Kimberly Humphries, luncheon chair; Barry Smink, youth in philanthropy chair; Deborah Montonen, luncheon committee, scholarship chair; Cheryl Reynolds, luncheon committee, collegiate chair; Tanya Downing, luncheon committee, V.P. external affairs