National Philanthropy Day®, nationally recognized each year in November, acknowledges the entire spectrum of services provided by the nonprofit community and recognizes the profound impact that philanthropy has on the fabric of society. And, each year AFP honors individuals and groups who, through their hard work and dedication, have enhanced philanthropy, their communities and the world.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Northeast Iowa chapter annually recognizes the wonderful people that give of their heart to make our community a better place through five Gift of the Heart categories. Traditionally, each award recipient has the opportunity to donate $250.00 to the charity of their choice, in honor of their award, sponsored by the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa.
Award categories include:
Gift of the Heart: Philanthropy which recognizes a person or persons whose lifetime or long-term achievements exemplify commitment and dedication toward helping society. This person(s) is a passionate volunteer who has given of their time, talent, and/or treasure over a long period of time.
Gift of the Heart: Legacy which recognizes an individual or organization that inspires philanthropic endeavors by individuals in subsequent generations. This person(s) has helped young people understand the value of giving back to the community as volunteers or donors. Nominees should be living at the time of nomination.
Gift of the Heart: Governance which recognizes a board of directors whose actions demonstrate philanthropic leadership, direct involvement, and financial support of a nonprofit organization in Northeast Iowa. A nonprofit organization is being transformed or improved by the efforts of this board of directors who is actively engaged in supporting the mission of that organization through volunteer hours, strategic planning, and monetary contributions.
Gift of the Heart: Community Partnerships recognizes a corporation, group or nonprofit organization that has employed a unique and innovative approach to improving its philanthropic endeavors through a new or existing successful partnership. New and exciting programs or processes have been developed or implemented to expand services or strengthen programming for the betterment of the community.
Gift of the Heart: Youth recognizes a young person or group who have demonstrated a significant impact on their community through a philanthropic project. This is a young person(s) that should be recognized for giving back to the community through significant personal volunteer efforts.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Northeast Iowa chapter annually recognizes the wonderful people that give of their heart to make our community a better place through five Gift of the Heart categories. Traditionally, each award recipient has the opportunity to donate $250.00 to the charity of their choice, in honor of their award, sponsored by the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa.
Award categories include:
Gift of the Heart: Philanthropy which recognizes a person or persons whose lifetime or long-term achievements exemplify commitment and dedication toward helping society. This person(s) is a passionate volunteer who has given of their time, talent, and/or treasure over a long period of time.
Gift of the Heart: Legacy which recognizes an individual or organization that inspires philanthropic endeavors by individuals in subsequent generations. This person(s) has helped young people understand the value of giving back to the community as volunteers or donors. Nominees should be living at the time of nomination.
Gift of the Heart: Governance which recognizes a board of directors whose actions demonstrate philanthropic leadership, direct involvement, and financial support of a nonprofit organization in Northeast Iowa. A nonprofit organization is being transformed or improved by the efforts of this board of directors who is actively engaged in supporting the mission of that organization through volunteer hours, strategic planning, and monetary contributions.
Gift of the Heart: Community Partnerships recognizes a corporation, group or nonprofit organization that has employed a unique and innovative approach to improving its philanthropic endeavors through a new or existing successful partnership. New and exciting programs or processes have been developed or implemented to expand services or strengthen programming for the betterment of the community.
Gift of the Heart: Youth recognizes a young person or group who have demonstrated a significant impact on their community through a philanthropic project. This is a young person(s) that should be recognized for giving back to the community through significant personal volunteer efforts.
2022 Recipients
View previous award recipients by visiting www.afpneia.org/previous-ndp-award-winners.html.
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