To qualify for this award, a corporation or its corporate foundation must demonstrate outstanding commitment through financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement. Nomination should list the nominee’s achievements, including:
- Evidence of direct gift support indicated by support of projects in the community, nationally and/or internationally
- Description of impact of gift support on projects
- Description of specific achievements accomplished through the corporation’s efforts
- Evidence of encouragement and motivation given others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and community involvement
Nomination Link: https://form.jotform.com/260785024273053
To qualify for this award, a foundation must demonstrate outstanding commitment through financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and national, international and/or community involvement. Nomination should list the nominee’s achievements, including:
- Evidence of direct financial support indicated by support of projects in the community, nationally and/or internationally
- Description of impact of financial support on projects
- Description of specific achievements accomplished through the foundation’s efforts
Nomination Link: https://form.jotform.com/260786409205157
Presented to a group of young people ages 5-23 who demonstrate outstanding commitment to the community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering and leadership in philanthropy.
- Activities including goals, process, budget (if relevant) and other people involved in the process (adult leaders or adviser, etc.), and of the time, talent and/or treasure the youth gave for the common good and the results that were achieved.
- Impact on the community, including numbers of people involved, financial organizations who benefited from projects.
- Long term (1-2 years) impact of projects (i.e. - will the project(s) be ongoing, next steps or involvement in other projects).
- Evidence that the project(s) can serve as a prototype for others or is easily replicated in other communities.
Nomination Link: https://form.jotform.com/260786237212053
The individual eligible for this nomination must have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating groups of volunteers for major fundraising projects for more than one nonprofit organization. The recipient should demonstrate exceptional skills coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for fundraising projects for the benefit of charitable institutions and a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy. Nominations should list the nominee’s specific achievements for the past year or several years, such as:
- Evidence of quality of leadership and organizational ability in fundraising campaigns
- Description of time, effort and financial commitment in local, national and/or international nonprofit organizations
- Description of fundraising goals achieved by his/her effort
Nomination Link: https://form.jotform.com/260786449296070
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, national and/or international level. Nominations should include the following information with specific examples:
- Evidence of direct gift support
- Description of impact of gift support
- Evidence of encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles in philanthropy
Nomination Link: https://form.jotform.com/260786579436070
This award is designed for an outstanding individual fundraising executive who practices his/her profession in an exemplary manner. Recipient must have at least five years of professional fundraising experience. Nomination should include the following:
- Description of career achievements, i.e. length and tenure of fundraising background, experience and results
- Evidence of individual’s leadership that is effective, creative and stimulating
- Description of individual’s commitment to continuing professional development and to the fundraising profession and philanthropy through voluntary service and financial support of nonprofit organizations
Nomination Link: https://form.jotform.com/260788224547062
The Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award recognizes service by an individual or group of young people, ages 5–17, who demonstrate outstanding commitment to the community through the development of charitable programs, volunteering and leadership in philanthropy. Nominees must be 5–17 years old at the time they are nominated. Nomination should include nominee’s achievements, including:
- Description of specific achievements
- Volunteerism
Nomination Link: https://form.jotform.com/260788172472061
Presented to an outstanding young fundraising professional ages 18-40 who works directly for a non-profit, charitable organization, or has worked for a non-profit for at least 2 years with the majority of their time being spent on fundraising.
- Career achievements and innovation and creative to community needs
- Quality of leadership (i.e. - effective, creative, stimulating) and involvement as a team player.
- Active participation in AFP (i.e. attendance at local AFP events, monthly meetings, board member, etc.) and practice to promote the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice for fundraising professionals.
- Commitment to fundraising and philanthropy through voluntary service and financial support of non-profit organizations.
- Recipient must have at least 2 years of professional experience.
Nomination Link: https://form.jotform.com/260788772903066
Presented to an organization, or group of volunteers, that have demonstrated exceptional commitment through financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement.
- Direct financial contribution/support to the community.
- Support of projects or programs beyond the community, if applicable and impact of financial contribution on projects in the community and specific achievements (such as new programs launched through its efforts).
- Evidence of impact of volunteer hours worked.
Nomination Link: https://form.jotform.com/260787973506067