National Philanthropy Day

This year AFP Washington is pleased to announce the 20th celebration of National Philanthropy Day

When:

Thursday, November 20, 2008
Registration: 11:30 to Noon
Luncheon and Awards: 12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM
Where:
 Sheraton Seattle Hotel
1400 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
   
Printable Forms:
 Coming Soon

Special 20th Anniversary Events to be announced.

Special Educational Sessions to be announced. 

The Sheraton Seattle Hotel has limited parking available. Click HERE to print a list of alternate parking garage options and driving directions.

 

About the Event

Each November the Washington Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) joins national and international colleagues to celebrate individuals and organizations that have dedicated themselves to philanthropy.

We host one of the oldest and largest National Philanthropy Day celebrations in the country, with over 1,200 attendees. 

This year marks our 20th celebration of National Philanthropy Day on Thursday, November 20, 2008, at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel.
 
Community leaders, non-profit organizations, volunteers, and donors will gather to honor outstanding philanthropic leaders, who have invested their passion, time, talents, and financial support to better their community. 

We encourage you to nominate this year’s awardees for outstanding philanthropic corporation, small business, foundation, organization, individual, family, and youth.  

This is also a chance for non-profit organizations to inspire their own key volunteers and donors. Year after year, attendees have commented that they feel invigorated by the stories they hear.  We encourage you to honor your volunteers and donors by hosting them at the luncheon. Your mission is sure to benefit from their renewed energy and passion. You can extend a “special thanks” by presenting a STARS leaf pin.

We are pleased to announce a new element to the day's program, and that is an educational session for professional and volunteer fundraisers.

Philanthropy Awards Honorees 2008

Nominations for the 2008 celebration are being accepted through Friday, June 6, 2008.  Click here for information on how to submit a nomination.

Please stay tuned for the 2008 Philanthropy Award Honorees announcement. 

Nominations Form 2008

Call for Nominations

2008 NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY AWARDS

The nomination deadline has been extended to Friday, June 20th!

NEW! Submit your nomination online here. 

Each November we join national and international colleagues to celebrate exceptional individuals and organizations that have dedicated themselves to philanthropy. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Washington State’s National Philanthropy Day, making this event one of the oldest and largest in the nation! The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Washington Chapter is pleased to distribute the enclosed 2008 National Philanthropy Day Awards nomination materials and announce the celebration of National Philanthropy Day on Thursday, November 20, 2008, at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. We encourage you to submit nominations for philanthropic corporations, small businesses, foundations, organizations, individuals, families and youth.

Nomination letters must be postmarked by Friday, June 20and sent with the completed nomination form. Nominees throughout Washington State are eligible. Please think broadly as you consider possible nominees - philanthropy comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. We are striving to recognize philanthropic leaders at all levels.

Nominations 2008 National Philanthropy Day Award

Thank you for using our online Award Nominations form.

If you submit a nomination via our online form, you do NOT need to mail a paper copy of your nomination form.

Please download the instructions for the Award Nomination here.(doc file)

NOTE: You must attach a nomination letter at the end of this online form. Before you begin to fill out the form, please be sure you have this nomination letter. Accepted file formats are .doc, .pdf and .txt.

Nominee's Information
Please write a nomination letter explaining why you feel this individual or organization should receive the award.
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Sponsors

 Please consider supporting AFP Washington Chapter's 20th Anniversary celebration of National Philanthropy Day, the largest celebration of philanthropy and fundraising in the U.S.   For more information about sponsoring click here.

 

Thank you to the 2007 National Philanthropy Day Sponsors:

Premier Sponsor:

 

Media Sponsor:

Seattle Metropolitan

Presenting Sponsor:

Sadis & Vaugn

 

 

Founder Sponsors:

   

      


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Donor Sponsors:

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Honor Your "Stars"

Finding creative ways to recognize our volunteers and donors for their invaluable contributions to our philanthropic community is important to all of us. This year, as we welcome you to National Philanthropy Day, we also invite you to highlight the contributions of these important supporters. You know who they are: maybe it is an unsung hero, a board member, or a superlative donor.

You can accomplish this in a very public way by recognizing your outstanding volunteers as "Stars" at this year's National Philanthropy Day luncheon on November 16th. Invite them to sit with you at the event, and honor them for only an additional $10 per ticket (tickets will go on sale in October). As a "Star", your volunteer will:

Take us up on the offer, we'd love the chance to recognize the "Stars" of your organization, and to provide visibility for you! Here is an image of the lapel pin:

Stars Thank You Card

(larger than actual pin)

 

Awardees 1989-2008

Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation

Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation

Outstanding Philanthropic Organization

Outstanding Philanthropists

Outstanding Philanthropic Family

Outstanding Young Philanthropist

Outstanding Philanthropic Small Business

One-time Awards

Special Community Service Award 1996 The Seattle Times

Leading Edge Philanthropy Award 1998 Pearl Jam

Building Bridges Award 2002 Roosevelt High School “Hands for a Bridge”

Contact Us

 

Mail

AFP - Washington Chapter
2150 N 107th Street, Suite 205
Seattle, WA 98133-9009

Phone
 206-367-8704
Fax
 206-367-8777
E-mail npd@sbims.com
Website:
 www.afpwashington.org