ECIAFP is proud to announce the 2011 National Philanthropy Day Honorees:
2011 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award
Dr. Gary Brummet
2011 Outstanding Philanthropic Youth Organization Award
Champaign Centennial Rotary Interact Club
2011 Outstanding Philanthropic Organization Award
Carle Employees and Carle Giving Committee
2011 Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation Award
Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon
2011 Outstanding Foundation Award
Julius W. Hegeler II Foundation
2011 Lisa Mauney Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award
Lyn Jones
2011 Outstanding Philanthropists Award
Rick and Jeanene Stephens
Each year the East Central Illinois Chapter of AFP (ECIAFP) sponsors a National Philanthropy Day awards celebration to recognize outstanding philanthropists and volunteers in our area.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Nominations are now closed for our Chapter’s 28th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards. We hope to see you at the event November 4th!
If you have any questions, please contact Marise Robbins-Forbes at mariseforbes@comcast.net.
Award Categories
Outstanding Philanthropist Award
This award is presented to an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity who, through direct financial support, has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and whose generosity encourages others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement. Describe how the nominee fulfills the following.
Criteria:
- Financial contribution supporting an organization in east central Illinois and nationally.
- Specific achievements, such as new programs launched.
- Encouragement and motivation to others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement.
- Participation in and support of other non-profit organizations in your community and nationally.
Lisa Mauney Outstanding Fund-Raising Executive Award
This award is designed for an outstanding individual fund raising executive who practices his/her profession in an exemplary manner. Describe how the nominee fulfills the following.
Criteria:
- Length of fund raising background, experience and results. At least 5 years of professional fund raising experience required.
- Quality leadership that is persuasive, effective, creative and stimulating, and that individual gives his/her best as a team player.
- Individual practices and promotes the Code of Ethics and Professional Practices for fund raising executive.
- Individual’s commitment to continuing professional development, including conference participation, articles published and oral presentations.
- Commitment through voluntary services and financial support of non-profit organizations.
Outstanding Volunteer (Adult and Youth) Fund-Raiser Awards
The recipient should demonstrate exceptional skills in coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for charitable institutions fund raising projects and a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy. Describe how the nominee fulfills the following.
Criteria:
- Accomplishments, quality leadership and organizational ability in fund raising campaigns.
- Participation in other non-profit organizations.
- Proportionate financial results of his/her effort.
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization (Adult and Youth) Award
This award recognizes an Outstanding Philanthropic Organization (civic or service) for its record of financial support for worthwhile non-profit organizations in a community, state or nationally. Describe how the nominee fulfills the following.
Criteria:
- Direct financial support.
- Support of projects in your community or nationally.
- Impact of financial support on above project(s).
Outstanding Foundation Award
This award recognizes an outstanding foundation for its philanthropic efforts in a community, state or nationally. Describe how the nominee fulfills the following.
Criteria:
- Direct financial support indicated by support of projects/programs in your community and nationally.
- Description of impact of financial support on above project(s).
- Description of specific achievements, such as new programs launched through the organizations efforts.
- Evidence of encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles
Outstanding Corporation Award
This award recognizes an outstanding corporation for its philanthropic efforts in a community, state or nationally. Corporations that have foundations qualify for either this award OR the Outstanding Foundation Award, and can receive an award only once. Describe how the nominee fulfills the following.
Criteria:
- Direct financial support by support of projects or programs in your community and nationally.
- Impact of financial support on above project(s).
- Specific achievements, such as new programs launched through the organizations efforts.
- Evidence of encouragement and motivation given others to take leadership of roles toward philanthropy and community involvement.
- Evidence of international philanthropic giving welcomed but not required.
Past National Philanthropy Day Recipients
2010
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation – Tanger Outlet Center
Lisa Mauney Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Patricia Ann Justice
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization – Coles Community Health Program
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Chris Hartman
Outstanding Philanthropic Youth Organization- Delta Sigma Pi
Outstanding Philanthropist – Charles D. Perkinson
2009
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation – Brady Homes
Lisa Mauney Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Laura Huth
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization – Champaign County Law Enforcement Agencies
Outstanding Volunteer Adult Fundraiser – Todd Salen
Outstanding Volunteer Youth Fundraiser – Saul Downie
Outstanding Philanthropist – Kyle & Phyllis Robeson
Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation – Champaign-Urbana Schools Foundation
2008
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation – Busey Bank
Lisa Mauney Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Vaughn Jaenike
Outstanding Youth Civic Organization – Kappa Delta Sorority, Sigma Omicron Chapter
Outstanding Civic Organization – Champaign-Urbana Kiwanis Club
Outstanding Philanthropist – Burnham Neal
Outstanding Volunteer Adult Fundraiser – Mark Ballard
Outstanding Volunteer Youth Fundraiser – Daniel Downie
2007
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 601
Lisa Mauney Outstanding Fundraising Executive – William T. Sturtevant
Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation Award – Champaign Public Library
Outstanding Civic Organization – Champaign-Urbana Optimist Club
Outstanding Philanthropist – Dr. Rick Workman
Outstanding Volunteer Adult Fundraiser – Nadja Altstetter
Outstanding Volunteer Youth Fundraiser – Ellie Snyder
2006
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation – The Corkscrew
Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation – Champaign-Urbana One-to-One Scholarship Foundation
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization – Champaign Rotary Club
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – George T. Shapland
Outstanding Volunteer Youth Fundraiser – Phi Kappa Psi
Outstanding Philanthropists – Jon “Cody” Sokolski and Marci Dodds
Lisa Mauney Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Lynette Marshall
2005
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation – WDWS/WHMS
Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation – The Orange Krush Foundation
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization – The Krannert Art Museum Council
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Donald & Alice Dodds
Outstanding Philanthropist – Doug & Linda Mills
Lisa Mauney Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Ron Guenther
2004
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation – The Lincoln Square Mall
Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation – The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Anne Slichter, Kathy Marshak, and Jerry Nelson, University High School
Outstanding Philanthropist – The Noel Family
Lisa Mauney Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Judy Algonzin
2003
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation – The Thomas Monahan Company
Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation – The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Rita Gentry
Outstanding Philanthropist – Joy Thornton-Walter
Lisa Mauney Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Karla J. Evans
2002
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation – Kraft
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization – Champaign Downtown Organization
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Margaret Hollowell
Outstanding Volunteer Youth – Rich Bajner, Colleges Against Cancer
Lisa Mauney Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Carol Scharlau
2001
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation – Tri Star Marketing, Jon Stewart
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization – Champaign Rotary
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Jane Bernthal
Outstanding Volunteer Youth – Emily Bruce
Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Lisa Mauney
2000
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation – FedEx Ground
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Christine Frey
Outstanding Volunteer Youth – Beth Ellen McNamara & Jessica Wiehrdt, Wildlife Medical Clinic
Outstanding Philanthropist – Jeff Wandel
Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Carl Meyer
1999
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation – First Federal Savings Bank
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization – Kiwanis Club of C-U
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Nancy Hatch
Outstanding Volunteer Youth – Betsy Braden & Brad Schnizlein
Outstanding Philanthropist – Dr. Robert Mussey
1998
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation – The News-Gazette
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization – C-U Side by Side
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Lila Jeanne Eichelberger
Outstanding Volunteer Youth – Tiffany Gehrke & Jennifer Grusby
Outstanding Philanthropist – William P. “Bill” Myers
Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Robin Hall
1997
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation – Champaign-Urbana Pepsi-Cola
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization – Carle Foundation Hospital Auxilliary
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Raj Karrinatu
Outstanding Volunteer Youth – Ursula C. Wagner
Outstanding Philanthropist – Jack C. Richmond
Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Terry Rathgeber
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