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AFP eWire February 5, 2007	AFP Honors Top Donors and Volunteers For 2007 Recipients are nominated for demonstrating extraordinary generosity, innovation and leadership in all aspects of philanthropy. The 2007 honorees include: Bernie Marcus... Joan and Howard Katz... Paul Marcus... Sobrato Family Foundation... etc.
AFP eWire February 4, 2008	AFP Announces 2008 Awards for Philanthropy Honorees Texas oil and gas entrepreneur and philanthropist T. Boone Pickens is just one of the recipients of AFP's 2008 Awards for Philanthropy, which recognize individuals and organizations for their extraordinary generosity, innovation and leadership in all aspects of philanthropy around the world.
AFP eWire March 31, 2009	AFP Honors Top National Donors and Volunteers for 2009 Recipients are nominated for demonstrating extraordinary generosity, innovation and leadership in all aspects of philanthropy.
AFP eWire July 1, 2015	Educator, Author and Advocate Geoff Canada To Speak at 2nd Annual National Philanthropy Day Honors Canada has recently many awards for his work in advocating for children and families in some of America's most devastated communities.
AFP eWire November 16, 2010	National Philanthropy Day(R) More Important Than Ever Officially celebrated on Nov. 15, people around the globe are coming together to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments that philanthropy -- and those involved in the philanthropic process -- have made to the world.
AFP eWire April 8, 2013	AFP Announces International Awards for Philanthropy Honorees The honorees included a generous couple in Saskatchewan; an outstanding family foundation supporting causes around the world; a volunteer legend in Vancouver; a fundraising pioneer in Wisconsin, and others.
AFP eWire November 19, 2012	Celebration of National Philanthropy Day(R) Celebrations a Huge Success! Propelled by legislation making Canada the first country to make National Philanthropy Day(R), AFP chapters and Canadians across the nation took their celebrations of giving and volunteering to new heights.
AFP eWire June 16, 2008	New Site Houses Resources for Youth in Philanthropy The online resource includes links to youth philanthropy programs, youth grant makers, and public policy information.
AFP eWire March 14, 2013	Georgia Brother and Sister Honored with International Youth Philanthropy Award Carter and Olivia Ries, who have created plastic recycling programs being used in schools across the U.S. are the recipients of the 2013 Bob Carter Companies/William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy.
AFP eWire September 16, 2014	New Partnership to Increase Student Philanthropy, Community Involvement The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Jefferson Awards Foundation are pleased to announce a partnership between the AFP Youth in Philanthropy program and the Jefferson Awards Foundation's Students In Action Program.
AFP eWire February 20, 2006	College Philanthropy Club Wins Outstanding Youth Award The Midland College Students in Philanthropy Club will receive the 2006 William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Ages 18-23, at the upcoming International Conference on Fundraising.
AFP eWire June 2, 2008	What Makes a Volunteer Outstanding The recipient of the 2008 Ketchum Award for Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser is described as a unique blend of philanthropist, leader and volunteer.
AFP eWire March 20, 2006	Pier 1 Imports Named 2006 Outstanding Corporation The award recognizes a corporation or corporate foundation for exceptional commitment to philanthropy and community involvement. During the last 20 years, Pier 1 has contributed more than $30 million to philanthropic organizations at the international, national and local levels.
AFP eWire November 4, 2011	Nashville Fundraiser Wins International Award for Service to the Profession The Association of Fundraising Professionals has bestowed the Barbara Marion Award for Outstanding Leadership to Susan Earl Hosbach.
AFP eWire November 13, 2012	National Philanthropy Day(R) Celebrates Everyone Involved in Changing the World First celebrated in 1986, NPD is the day the charitable sector uses to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments that philanthropy -- and those involved in the philanthropic process -- have made to communities around the world.
AFP eWire October 23, 2013	National Philanthropy Day(R) to Feature Countdown to Impact Challenge AFP is encouraging all members and their donors to demonstrate how they are changing the world and "showing their love" for their neighbors and community by participating in the Countdown to Impact Challenge, leading up to National Philanthropy Day(R) on Nov. 15.
AFP eWire March 13, 2006	Atlanta Resident Terry Stent Named Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser The award honors service by an individual or family who demonstrates exceptional skills in coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for fundraising projects for the benefit of charitable organizations.
AFP eWire January 14, 2013	Fundraising Leader Bob Carter to Chair 2013 AFP Board of Directors Carter will serve as chair through 2014. He is the president and CEO of Bob Carter Companies, based in Sarasota, Fla.
AFP eWire April 1, 2015	Detroit Fundraiser Richard Martin Honored for Lifetime Service to the Profession Martin is Chief Advancement Officer for Lutheran Social Services of Michigan, one of the largest faith-based nonprofits in the state, with 80 programs in 44 cities.
AFP eWire November 3, 2005	Legislation Formally Recognizing National Philanthropy Day Introduced in the Senate of Canada Senator Jerahmiel S. Grafstein, chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce, introduced legislation that would create the first permanent government-recognized National Philanthropy Day (NPD) in the world.
AFP eWire November 5, 2012	Canada First Country to Permanently Recognize November 15th as National Philanthropy Day Parliament has approved a new bill that will make Canada the first country in the world to honor the work of charities, donors, volunteers, corporations and foundations by permanently recognizing November 15 th as National Philanthropy Day.
AFP eWire March 27, 2006	Sloan Foundation Named 2006 Outstanding Foundation The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, based in New York City, is the recipient of the 2006 Award for Outstanding Foundation.
AFP eWire July 25, 2005	Black Philanthropy: A Growing Force, But Often Unrecognized Black philanthropy is strong and prevalent within the African-American community, but more research and recognition are needed, according to the National Center for Black Philanthropy in Washington, D.C.
AFP eWire October 15, 2007	Overview of Canadian Philanthropic Achievements Imagine Canada has released a study detailing the specific achievements that Canadian philanthropy and the country's charitable sector has accomplished.
AFP eWire March 7, 2005	GE, Novartis and Arch Chemicals Win Corporate Philanthropy Day Awards The Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy (CECP), a forum of business CEOs and chairpersons, celebrated its sixth annual Corporate Philanthropy Day by honoring three companies for their charitable efforts.
AFP eWire January 9, 2006	Weinstein Named CCS Outstanding Fundraising Professional The president of Stanley Weinstein & Co. is the recipient of this year's Community Counselling Service (CCS) Award for Outstanding Fundraising Professional. Weinstein has helped change the face of philanthropy in New Mexico.
AFP eWire October 30, 2012	Mark Climie-Elliott: Born to Be a Fundraiser Climie-Elliott's involvement in AFP encompasses all aspects of the association, including the international board. But he's been especially active in Canada.
AFP eWire August 1, 2013	AFP President Andrew Watt Named to NonProfit Times' Most Influential List The NonProfit Times has named Andrew Watt, FInstF, president and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, one of the 50 most influential people in the charitable sector.
AFP eWire March 25, 2014	Legendary Fundraising Author, Pioneer Honored for Service to the Profession Jerold (Jerry) Panas, one of the pre-eminent authors on fundraising of all time, and an extraordinary fundraiser, is the recipient of the prestigious Chair's Award for Outstanding Service presented by AFP.
AFP eWire June 2, 2009	Canada's Senate Passes NPD Bill The Senate today approved a bill that would create the first permanent government-recognized National Philanthropy Day in the world.
AFP eWire October 24, 2005	Former AFP Chair Welch Honored with Founders' Medallion Byron Welch, an internationally renowned fundraiser and former chair of both AFP and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy, was presented with the AFP Founders' Medallion during the Delegate Assembly Meetings.
AFP eWire June 9, 2009	Senate-Passed NPD Bill Introduced in Canada's House of Commons Efforts to create an official day for philanthropy in Canada are again gaining traction in Parliament.
Foundation News & Commentary Sep/Oct 2005 Yolonda Richardson	The Power of Philanthropy The 20th anniversary of the Puerto Rico Community Foundation brings an opportunity to review its history and leave a legacy to the world.
AFP eWire February 28, 2011	Andrew Watt Named Chief Executive of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Watt, a veteran of two decades in the fundraising profession, was most recently AFP's chief program officer and before that was its vice president of international development.
Foundation News & Commentary Jul/Aug 2005 Sherri Alms	The Future of Philanthropy The Future of Philanthropy website is designed to help those associated with philanthropy make sense of the philanthropic world today, understand what today's environment may mean for tomorrow and choose accordingly.
AFP eWire November 13, 2012	AFP, Mackenzie Investments Partner to Strengthen Training and Education for Charities, Fundraisers Mackenzie Investments will help champion education by funding a new Canadian Web Conference series for AFP's 16 chapters across the country.
AFP eWire April 19, 2012	Top Philanthropy Research Prize Awarded to Albany Consultant Robert M. Penna, Ph.D. Robert M. Penna, Ph.D., of Albany, N.Y., has written a pioneering book, The Nonprofit Outcomes Toolbox: A Complete Guide to Program Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, and Results.
AFP eWire May 19, 2008	Advice to Grant Seekers: Never Believe Your Own PR Grant seekers should remember to bring their data and a level head -- not a sales pitch -- when they approach a foundation for grant money.
AFP eWire August 11, 2015	AFP News Release: Clinton College Plan Damaging to Philanthropy Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's college tuition plan would limit the value of the charitable deduction for gifts made by certain taxpayers.
AFP eWire November 5, 2007	Corporate Giving Increases Financial Value, Strength Companies that are heavily involved in and supportive of philanthropy perform financially as well as or better than other firms that don't, according to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal.
AFP eWire September 10, 2015	Bush Tax Plan Preserves Charitable Deduction Governor Jeb Bush has proposed a tax reform structure that protects America's long-standing commitment to charitable giving and philanthropy by keeping the value of the charitable deduction intact.
Foundation News & Commentary Jul/Aug 2004 Lee Draper	The Philanthropy Afterlife: What Does A Career in Philanthropy Prepare You For? In this era of diminished assets and administrative budget reductions, a traditional pattern of turnover - coupled with a slower pace of foundation formation - has made the philanthropy job market tighter and far more competitive.
Foundation News & Commentary Sep/Oct 2004 Heather Peeler	The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI)--www.tpi.org Here's an organization that offers no-pressure assistance in sorting out your philanthropic strategic planning.
Real Estate Portfolio Nov/Dec 2008 Lynn Novelli	Social Responsibility Whether it's donating time, services, or goods, REITs give back to the their communities.
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AFP eWire June 9, 2008	Prize Rewards Charities that Collaborate Nominations are being accepted now for The Collaboration Prize, a $250,000 award being offered by the Lodestar Foundation for U.S. charities.
AFP eWire June 9, 2006	Corporate Giving Up Strongly in 2005 The 2005 survey of corporate philanthropy included 91 companies representing more than 50% of total corporate philanthropy in the U.S. The median amount of total giving per company was $38.2 million, up from $33.4 million in 2004.
Foundation News & Commentary Sep/Oct 2006 Caroline D. Avery	Is Early Engagement Always Best? It seems the accepted wisdom these days is that the earlier children are involved in their family's philanthropy, the better. But there are many paths to long-term satisfaction with family philanthropy.