On Friday, November 20, 2015, the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Rhode Island Chapter (AFP-RI) will present the following awards at the 2015 National Philanthropy Day Breakfast & Awards Ceremony at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln:
• Outstanding Philanthropic Citizen
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• Outstanding Philanthropic Business (fewer than 250 employees)
• Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation (250 or more employees)
• Outstanding Philanthropic Service Organization
The National Philanthropy Day Breakfast & Awards Ceremony is AFP-RI’s annual event to recognize and celebrate the significant impact of philanthropy in our community. Each year AFP-RI honors individuals and groups who, through their hard work and dedication, have enhanced philanthropy, their communities and the world.
A nomination for a National Philanthropy Day Award is an incredibly impactful way to express appreciation for the contributions of time, talent and/or treasure. Members of the non-profit community are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.
Award recipients are announced in the National Philanthropy Day Breakfast & Awards Ceremony invitation and have a prominent presence at the event. Nominations for the following awards are available at www.afpri.org. The deadline for submitting completed nominations is Friday, July 31, 2015.
Any questions regarding the National Philanthropy Day awards or nomination process can be directed to Jill Gonsalves at 401-230-1675 or jgonsalves@rifoodbank.org.
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The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents 30,000 members in 229 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. The Rhode Island Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-RI) is dedicated to improving the skills of fundraising professionals, increasing the participation of members and non-members alike in chapter activities and expanding our professional and career opportunities to embrace diversity. For more information, visit www.afpri.org.
