Dear Friend:
Please join the Inland Empire Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) as we honor the spirit of
philanthropy through the 29th Annual National Philanthropy Day. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, November
20th, 2014 at the Ontario Airport Hotel beginning at 12 noon until 2pm.
We are delighted to have Kim Klein, author of five books, including Reliable Fundraising in Unreliable Times, which won
the McAdam Book Award. Her classic text, Fundraising for Social Change, now in its sixth edition, is widely used in the
field and in university degree programs. Kim has provided training and consultation in all 50 United States, five
Canadian provinces and 21 other countries. She is a lecturer at the School of Social Welfare at the University of
California, Berkeley, and has served as guest faculty at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and Concordia
University in Montreal.
Ms. Klein will also be conducting a morning workshop titled “Getting the Most Out of Your Year End Fundraising.”
The cost is $50 for AFP members, $60 for non-members. We hope you will save the date and plan to join us as we
continue to celebrate this great tradition of recognizing philanthropy and the outstanding leadership and volunteerism
that makes our communities so very special.
We invite you to nominate one or more individuals and/or organizations that you believe best exemplify the “Giving
Heart” of our community. This year, not-for-profits whose nominee is selected as an honoree will receive an award.
Please carefully review the description for each award category and complete the nomination form attached. You may
submit nominations for several categories by making a photo copy of the nomination form. When completed, please
mail nomination form to AFP Inland Empire Chapter Glenda Ferguson. NOTE: All nominations must be received by
Friday, September 5th, 2014 at 5pm.
The contact person at your organization will be notified of this year’s honorees as soon as the judging process is
completed. If your nominee is selected as a finalist, you may be asked to submit additional information. If you have
questions or wish to add someone to our mailing list, please e-mail Glenda Ferguson at glenda.ferguson@pvhmc.org.
Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to submit your nominations for the 2014 Inland Empire Chapter’s
National Philanthropy Day celebration! I look forward to seeing you at this inspirational celebration to honor those who
truly make a difference!
Sincerely,
Gina Johnson
President, AFP Inland Empire Chapter
AFP Inland Empire Chapter
2014 National Philanthropy Day Nomination Form
National Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy and those active
in the philanthropic community to the enrichment of the world. National Philanthropy Day provides an opportunity to
reflect on the meaning of giving and all that giving has made possible. First celebrated in 1986, National Philanthropy
Day celebrates the daily contributions made by individuals, corporations, foundations, and volunteers.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
1. Philanthropist of the Year
This award is presented to an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity who, through direct
financial support, has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility, and whose generosity encourages
others to take philanthropic leadership roles on a community level.
2. Volunteer of the Year
This award will honor an individual who has made a significant impact on the success of nonprofit organizations through
their volunteer service and/or volunteer leadership.
3. Corporation / Business of the Year
To qualify for this award, a corporation, business, or employee managed grant making fund must have demonstrated an
outstanding commitment to philanthropy and community service through direct financial support and through
encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement.
4. Volunteer Group of the Year
This award recognizes a volunteer group (e.g., a corporate or industry volunteer team, a civics/service club, a
guild/auxiliary, youth group or support group) whose commitment of time, energy, and creativity to a focused project
exemplifies volunteerism at its best.
5. Professional of the Year
Recognizes an individual (paid professional), who has demonstrated outstanding commitment, dedication, and talent
toward promoting and supporting philanthropy in the community. This may include executive directors, directors of
volunteers, directors of development, or program directors.
6. Youth Volunteer of the Year
This award recognizes service by an outstanding youth leader (under 21 years of age), youth group or youth-generated
project that has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the community through direct financial support,
development of charitable programs, volunteering, and/or leadership.
*All nominees are recognized during the luncheon event unless otherwise noted. When you receive notification
regarding status of nomination and your nominee was not the awardee, please check yes or no for approval for public
recognition.
NOMINATION PROCESS:
The Judges, comprised of volunteers from the community, will make the final selection of winner’s for each award.
Awards will be given in all categories providing a nominee has met the highest standards of achievement. Note: judges
reserve the right to move nominees from the category in which they were nominated as appropriate.
A. CATEGORY (Please circle category of your nomination)
1. Philanthropist of the Year
2. Volunteer of the Year
3. Corporation / Business of the Year
4. Volunteer Group of the Year
5. Professional of the Year
6. Youth Volunteer of the Year
*I would like nominee to receive public recognition regardless of award selection (please circle) yes / no
B. NOMINEE INFORMATION (Please PRINT all information)
 Nominee’s Name:_____________________________________________________
 Nominee’s Title/Involvement:____________________________________________
 Nominee’s Length of Volunteer Service:____________________________________
 Name of Nominating Organization:________________________________________
 Name of Contact Person______________________________________________
 Telephone Number: ______________ Cell: ( __ ) _________________________
 Email:_____________________________________________________________
C. Using specific examples, briefly explain how this nominee has met the criteria listed under each category and
describe:
 Projects/organizations the nominee has supported and any innovative efforts they helped to create.
 Describe the “passion” of the nominee and why are they philanthropic.
 Explain how the work your nominee does supports the mission of the organization.
 What has been the impact of the nominee’s efforts? Please include quotes from staff.
Please limit your narrative to one (1) typewritten page and submit with this nomination form.
NOTE: Nominations must be received by the AFP Inland Empire Chapter no later than Friday, September 5th,
2014, 5pm. Please scan and email to: glenda.ferguson@pvhmc.org, or fax to Glenda Ferguson (909 )
622-3988. A confirmation email will be sent to nominating contact person.
 Late entries will not be accepted.
 Incomplete forms will not be accepted (complete items A through C).
 Multiple nominations are encouraged. Use only one submission per form. (You may photo copy the nomination
form for additional nominations.)
 Judges may move nominees from one category to another as they deem appropriate.
 Previous honorees are not eligible for consideration unless they are nominated in a different category than the
one for which they were honored in the past.