The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Western North Carolina Chapter is celebrating National Philanthropy Day at the Crowne Plaza on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 11:30 a.m.
National Philanthropy Day is a special day to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy – and those active in the philanthropic community – make to our lives, communities and world. More than 130 AFP chapters across the country, including the Western North Carolina chapter, will celebrate the importance of philanthropy and recognize those who are doing extraordinary work in our communities.
The 2022 recipients of WNC National Philanthropy Awards are:
- Outstanding Business in Philanthropy: Hatchworks
- Outstanding Fundraising Executive: Julie Heinitsh
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Jon Neumann
- Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy: Rachel White
- Outstanding Philanthropist: Frances and Richard Healy
- Summit Award: Ernest Ferguson
- T. Kennon Roberson Management Excellence in Nonprofit Health and Human Services: Doc Hendley
Registration for this event has closed. For more information about AFP and National Philanthropy Day, please visit afpwnc.org/programs/npd.
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