Greater Philadelphia Fundraising Professionals Celebrate National Philanthropy Day

The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Philadelphia Chapter (AFP-GPC) celebrated National Philanthropy Day last week by handing out awards to local leaders, fundraisers, philanthropists and volunteers.

Similar events all over the country celebrated the integral role of philanthropy by highlighting newcomers, long-time philanthropic leaders, and a mix of representatives from foundations, corporations and large and small nonprofits.

In Greater Philadelphia, AFP-GPC aims to promote high ethical standards and effectiveness in the philanthropic community.

“This is our first year offering the educational session preceding the actual luncheon. We think this added an extra benefit to the attendees who are looking for more education about fundraising and development in general,” said Debra Shupp, associate director of development of AFP-GCP.

Shupp added that the philanthropist of the year, Phillip B. Lindy, accepted the award shortly before his death. Mr. Lindy was known for his work with Drexel University’s Center for Civic Engagement, which was renamed in his honor. His children received the award for him at the ceremony.

Here is the full list of awardees:

Outstanding Corporation of the Year
Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Penn Foundation

President’s Award
William R. Sasso, Esq. of Stradley Ronon

Lifetime Achievement Award
Peggy Dolan
Nominated by Kelly Anne Memorial Fund

Legacy Award for Planned Giving Philanthropist
Awarded in collaboration with the
Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Greater Philadelphia
Michael Piotrowicz
Nominated by The American College & The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades

New Generation Philanthropist of the Year
Heidi Hamels
Nominated by EducationWorks

Individual Philanthropist of the Year
Phillip B. Lindy, Posthumously
Nominated by Drexel University

Fundraising Volunteer of the Year
Nancy Wolfson
Nominated by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Fundraising Group of the Year
Women’s Board of Abington Memorial Hospital
Nominated by Abington Health Foundation

Fundraising Professional of the Year
Stuart Sullivan
Nominated by His Colleagues

Youth in Philanthropy of the Year
Episcopal Academy Student Services Board
Nominated by Camphill Special School

Outstanding Foundation
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Nominated by Temple University

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