Strategic Conversations: National Philanthropy Day® & Awards May 29, 2014

WELCOME!

AWARDS Alice Ferris, MBA, ACFRE Chair Awards Committee

Goals for Change  Better promote philanthropy to the public  Enhance AFP’s brand as leader in the sector  Increase member and chapter engagement

AFP Awards Programs  Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Presented at the AFP Conference  Chapter Awards – Presented at the Leadership Academy  Awards for Philanthropy – Presented at new awards event on Nov. 15, National Philanthropy Day®

Awards for Philanthropy  Outstanding Philanthropist  Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser  Outstanding Corporation  Outstanding Foundation  Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy  Others

Process for Nominations  Nov. 15 – Feb. 28: Nomination period open for videos  May 1 – May 30: Voting by chapters to narrow nominees in each category to three  June – Finalists announced

Chapter Voting Still Open!  Chapters get one set of votes  How chapters decide on which nominees they vote for is entirely up to them  Chapters will have to vote for more than one nominee in each category

Chapter Voting  Information sent to chapter presidents, president-elects, NPD chairs and administrators earlier  Video website:  Voting website:  QUESTIONS OR NEED LOGIN INFO:

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY® Michael Nilsen Vice President, Public Affairs AFP

The Basics  Celebrated Nov. 15, though chapters are free to celebrate on a date that works for them and their community  Chapters are encouraged, but not required, to use the NPD logo and theme

NPD Resources  Logos in all formats  NPD Manual  Sample Chapter Materials and Award Nomination Forms  Chapter Media Guide  Tips and Ideas on NPD events  NPD Song 

New Resource  Personalized online awards forms and database for each chapter  More info on NPD Awards Online Nomination program:  To create your award form:

Other Resources  NPD Landing Page: 3&navItemNumber= &navItemNumber=4450  NPD Public Page:  NPDLove (grassroots campaign page):

Questions  Many chapters now have a large number of previous honorees. How are you handling this in programs and other forms of recognition?

Questions  How are chapters going about getting sponsorships in the current environment?

Open Discussion

Future Strategic Conversation Topics 1)President-Elect – June 24 th 2)Education Chair – July 22 nd 3)Communications Chair – August TBD 4)Diversity Chair – September 18 th 5)Next Generation – October 2 nd

Thank you for your time and involvement!