2015 Finger Lakes Chapter
Philanthropy Day Awards
Presented by the Finger Lakes Chapter of the
Association of Fundraising Professionals
In honor of National Philanthropy Day
Presentation Luncheon · November 13, 2015
The Finger Lakes Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is pleased to invite
nominations for the following awards for philanthropic leadership in the Finger Lakes region.
The deadline for nominations is: September 25, 2015
Award Categories
Philanthropist of the Year: honors an individual or family that has demonstrated exemplary financial
support of and volunteer leadership in the non-profit sector.
Corporate Philanthropist of the Year: honors an area business – local, national or international – that has
demonstrated exemplary financial and/or in-kind support and volunteer leadership in the non-profit sector.
Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year: honors an individual or family that has demonstrated exemplary
volunteer leadership in the non-profit sector.
Outstanding Professional Achievement in Non-profit Leadership: honors an individual who has
demonstrated exemplary commitment, professionalism and leadership throughout the course of a career.
The Philanthropy Day Awards are presented in conjunction with the nationwide observance of National
Philanthropy Day. The Finger Lakes Chapter of AFP will honor recipients at the National Philanthropy
Day luncheon on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Emerson Suites, Ithaca College. The honoree must be
present to receive the award.
Guidelines for Submitting Nominations
Nominees must reside or conduct business in Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Livingston,
Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne and/or Yates Counties in the Finger
Lakes Region of Upstate New York.
Nominations may be made by a single or multiple individuals or non-profits and may be handwritten
or typed. They are limited to the nomination cover form and a two-page narrative statement, plus
appendices (please limit appendices to the most relevant items), and should demonstrate the broad
range of the nominee’s community involvement. Although posthumous nominations are not
encouraged, they will be considered for recently deceased individuals.
Selection Process
The Executive Committee of AFP’s Finger Lakes Chapter Board of Directors will select all Philanthropy
Day Award recipients. In any given year, the Committee may elect not to make a particular award. Names
of Philanthropy Day Award recipients will be announced to nominators by October 9, 2015.
Criteria for Selection
Philanthropist of the Year
Nominations will be accepted for individuals or families who have modeled philanthropic leadership:
o Through sustained leadership-level giving that has furthered the mission of one of more
Non-profit organizations in the Finger Lakes region and benefited the populations served by
these organizations.
o By encouraging and motivating others to make precedent-setting gifts and assume volunteer
fundraising leadership roles.
o By demonstrating innovative approaches to non-profit or institutional advancement.
Corporate Philanthropist of the Year
Nominations will be accepted for any business – local, national or international – that has modeled
philanthropic leadership:
o Through sustained leadership-level giving that has furthered the mission of one of more
non-profit organizations in the Finger Lakes region and benefited the populations served
by these organizations.
o By encouraging and motivating others, including employees, to make precedent-setting
gifts and assume volunteer fund-raising leadership roles.
o By demonstrating innovative approaches to social or institutional advancement challenges.
Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year
Nominations will be accepted for individuals or families who have modeled exceptional volunteer
fundraising and leadership:
o Through sustained leadership-level fund raising that has furthered the mission of one or more
nonprofit organizations in the Finger Lakes region and benefited the populations served by
these organizations.
o By encouraging and motivating others to make significant gifts and/or to participate in the
mission and programs of community nonprofits.
Outstanding Professional Achievement in Non-profit Leadership
Nominations will be accepted for individuals who have modeled nonprofit leadership through:
o Demonstrated effective and creative leadership in the nonprofit world, with a proven track record
of significant achievement over a period of many years
o Advancing worthy causes and the nonprofit profession in general, including activities to support
and mentor others, and continued professional development.
o A commitment to the non-profit profession, philanthropy, and volunteer service demonstrated by
personal as well as professional financial support for nonprofit organizations.
Deadline: September 25, 2015
National Philanthropy Day Awards Nomination
Cover Sheet
Fundraiser of the Year
-profit Leadership
Nominee Name _____________________________________________________________________
Associated with [name of firm(s) or organization(s)]________________________________________
Position ___________________________________________________________________________
Submitted by _______________________________________________________________________
Organization _______________________________________________________________________
Title ______________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ______________________________________________________________________
Phone ______________________ Fax ______________________ Email _______________________
Signature of Person Submitting the Nomination:
_____________________________________________________ Date ________________________
Signature of Executive Director or Board Officer from the Nominating Organization:
_____________________________________________________ Date ________________________
Name (printed) ______________________________ Title ___________________________________
To be considered, nominations must be received by September 25, 2015 - late entries are not accepted.
Nominations may be forwarded by:
 USPS: AFP-Finger Lakes Chapter, P.O. Box 194, Ithaca, New York 14851-0194 (postmarked 9/25/15)
 Fax: Attn: Amy LeViere, NPD Committee 607.272-3030
 E-mail: Amy LeViere, aleviere@cftompkins.org
If submitting via fax or e-mail, a nomination containing the original signatures must be received by USPS
If submitting via fax or e-mail, you do not need to submit original signatures via US mail.
If you have questions or would like the application emailed in Microsoft Word format,
Please email Amy LeViere aleviere@cftompkins.org or call 607-272-9333 x206
National Philanthropy Day Awards Nomination
Narrative Statement
Please summarize the ways in which the nominee meets the criteria for the award category. Include specific
examples of how the nominee has demonstrated exemplary achievement. Because the National Philanthropy
Day Awards are given for sustained commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism, please be sure to include
references to the nominee’s community-wide involvement in a variety of organizations and causes. You may
use this sheet and then continue on a separate page. The narrative should be no more than two pages in total.