2015 Southern MN AFP Awards for
Philanthropy
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The Southern Minnesota Chapter of the
Association of Fundraising Professionals invites
nominations for the 2015 AFP Awards for Philanthropy.
Individuals, corporations, foundations, or other organizations may be nominated by any member of
the public. Nominators are welcome to submit nominations for all categories. Nominees not
selected for recognition will automatically be reconsidered the following year.
Posthumous nominations will not be accepted. However, if a nominee passes away after the
nomination is received, the nomination will be considered.
Deadline for submission is September 11, 2015.
Nomination materials should consist of:
 A cover letter
 A completed nomination form (see last page)
 Narrative information which addresses the selection criteria for the award, and is a maximum of
3 typed pages in no smaller than 12 point type
 A maximum of 3 letters of endorsement
 Resumes, newspaper clippings, annual reports, etc. will NOT be accepted as substitutes for
narrative responses to the selection criteria, and should not be submitted as part of the
nomination
 All nomination materials shall remain the property of the Chapter
Completed nomination materials should be submitted to:
Kay Hocker
Regional Manager
Minnesota Public Radio
1530 Greenview Dr. SW, Suite 215
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 358-9470
khocker@mpr.org
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Nominations will be reviewed by civic leaders from Southern Minnesota and members of the AFP
Southern Minnesota Chapter Board of Directors. Awards may not be given in every category each
year.
All award recipients will be recognized during the Philanthropy Day Program on November 10, 2015 in Rochester.
AFP Southern Minnesota
Previous Awards for Philanthropy
Outstanding Philanthropists
Bill Wiktor 2014
Sharon & Al Tuntland 2013
Dan Christianson 2012
Leigh J Johnson 2011
Joe Powers 2010
Edward P. Pompeian 2009
Jack and Mary Ann Remick 2008
Jim and Judy Sloan 2007
Mike and Nancy Domaille 2006
Joe and Jo Gibilisco 2005
Andy Chafoulias 2004
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers
Drs. Terri & Brooks Edwards 2014
Paul Barton 2013
Al Mannino 2012
Donna Garratt 2011
Sharon Tuntland 2009
Ken Zubay 2008
Daniel J. Kelly 2007
Rev. Les Horntvedt 2006
Jim Clausen 2005
Carolyn Piepho 2004
Outstanding Philanthropic Organizations
Olmsted Medical Center 2014
The Hormel Foundation 2013
Sterling State Bank 2012
Eastwood State Bank 2011
Rushford Community Foundation 2010
Mayo Clinic 2010
Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation 2009
IBM 2008
Eagles Cancer Telethon 2007
Wells Fargo Banks of Southern Minnesota 2006
Carl and Ihla Petersen Trust 2005
Think 2004
Outstanding Youth In Philanthropy
Boys & Girls Club of Rochester – Builders Torch Club 2014
Bella Voce Young Women’s Choir 2013
Austin High School Youth Leadership Club 2012
Minnesota Student Energy Project 2009
Operation Hometown Gratitude 2008
Summer of Service 2007
Grant Eckhoff 2005
Brendan Laing 2004
Outstanding Fundraising Professional
Stacey Vanden Heuvel 2013
President’s Awards
Phil Henoch 2013
James M. Hodge, III, 2006
Robert Feldt, MD 2005
2015 AFP Awards for Philanthropy
SELECTION CRITERIA (Criteria listed in the order of importance)
Outstanding Philanthropist
This award is presented to an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity.
Recipients will have demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and generosity,
which encourage others to take philanthropic leadership roles on a community, national and/or
international level. Your nomination should include the following information with specific
examples:
1. Evidence of direct gift support
2. Description of impact of gift support
3. Evidence of encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles in
philanthropy
4. Description of participation in gift support of other nonprofit organizations in the
community, nationally and/or internationally
5. Evidence of philanthropic support of innovative approaches to solving problems
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization
The organization must have demonstrated outstanding commitment through financial support and
through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and
community involvement. List your nominee's achievements, including:
1. Evidence of direct gift support indicated by support of projects in the community, nationally
and/or internationally
2. Description of impact of gift support on projects
3. Description of specific achievements accomplished through the organization's efforts
4. Evidence of encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles toward
philanthropy and community involvement
5. Evidence of philanthropic support of innovative approaches to solving problems
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
The individual eligible for this nomination must have demonstrated exceptional leadership as a
volunteer for a major fundraising project for more than one nonprofit organization. The
recipients(s) should demonstrate exceptional skill coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers
for fundraising projects for the benefit of charitable institutions, and a commitment to the
advancement of philanthropy. List your nominee's specific achievements for the past year of several
years, such as:
1. Evidence of quality and organizational ability in fundraising
2. Description of time, effort and financial commitment
3. Description of fundraising goals achieved by his/her effort
4. Evidence of success in recruiting and motivating others
5. Description of participation in other local, national and /or international nonprofit
organizations
Outstanding Youth Award
The youth award is given to an individual or group of individuals that has shown outstanding
philanthropic effort within their community. Traditionally, this award is given to an individual or
group high school age or younger. Those receiving this award have both grown through their
experience and have provided a benefit to the community they serve. Please provide the following
information in support of your nomination for this award:
1. Background on the individual or group being nominated
2. Description of philanthropic effort undertaken
3. Results of this effort
4. Who or what was helped through this effort
5. What the individual or group learned from this effort
Completed nomination materials must be submitted by September 11, 2015 to:
Kay Hocker
Regional Manager
Minnesota Public Radio
1530 Greenview Dr. SW, Suite 215
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 358-9470
khocker@mpr.org
2015 AFP Awards for Philanthropy
NOMINATION FORM
THIS NOMINATION IS FOR:
(Check One)
___ Outstanding Philanthropist
___ Outstanding Philanthropic Organization
___ Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
___ Outstanding Youth Award
YOU MAY NOMINATE ONE CANDIDATE IN EACH CATEGORY.
(Please duplicate this form if you wish to nominate in more than one category.)
1.
Name of Nominee: ______________________________________________
Street Address: _________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _____________________________Telephone: __________
2.
If nominee is a corporation, foundation, or organization, please give name and title of
appropriate contact person: _____________________________________________
3.
Name of Nominator: _____________________________________________
Street Address: _________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ____________________________Telephone: ___________
Completed nomination materials must be submitted by 9/11/15 to:
Kay Hocker
Regional Manager
Minnesota Public Radio
1530 Greenview Dr. SW, Suite 215
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 358-9470
khocker@mpr.org