National Philanthropy Day in Estes Park
2012 Nomination Form
These awards recognize philanthropists in the Estes Valley
Forms are due by Friday, October 26, 2012
Awardees will be honored on Thursday, November 15, 2012
INSTRUCTIONS
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Save this form on your computer and complete
Use a separate form for each nomination
Indicate the recognition area: individual philanthropist or business philanthropist
Please answer the 2 questions in the narrative (maximum of 1 typed page)
Please do not send a cover letter, other attachments, or other materials
NOMINEE
Name:
Title (if applicable):
Organization (if applicable):
Mailing address:
Email:
Phone (1):
Phone (2):
Please note: Nominees must be willing to be recognized at the National Philanthropy Day in Estes Park Event
on Thursday, November 15, 2012.
CATEGORY OF NOMINATION (Please check ONLY ONE):
Individual Philanthropist
Business Philanthropist
SUBMITTED BY:
Name:
Title (if applicable):
Organization (if applicable):
Mailing address:
Email:
How do you know the nominee?
Phone (1):
Phone (2):
NOMINATION NARRATIVE
Please answer the following questions. This maximum length of this narrative should be 1 typed page.
1. What are the nominee’s achievements in the past year?
2. What impact has the nominee had on volunteerism, and/or financial contributions, and/or the community
Due date is Friday, October 26, 2012
Electronic submission is preferred to info@epnonprofit.org. Paper copies can be mailed to EPNRC, PO Box
4221, Estes Park CO 80517. Confirmation of receipt will be sent to an email address.
Suggestion for a strong nomination
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Answer each question separately and completely
Allow yourself enough time to gather information
Focus on the Estes Valley only
Be specific
Include data (number of people impacted, outcomes, etc.)
List examples of accomplishments
Impact matters: describe how this person has made a
difference in the Estes Valley
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Generate some excitement and enthusiasm for your nominee
Focus on ongoing activities and overall efforts
Research what your nominee is doing with other groups
Describe how their efforts have encouraged others
Share some inspirational stories, add some ’heart’
Be descriptive – the selection committee may not
know your nominee
If you have any questions about the nomination process, please contact:
Courtney Hill, chill@ymcarockies.org, 970-586-3341, x6018
Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org, 970-480-7805
Thank you for supporting National Philanthropy Day in Estes Park, 2012
National Philanthropy Day in Estes Park
November 15, 2012, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the
YMCA of the Rockies
&
Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center