(November 16, 2020 - St. John’s) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Newfoundland and Labrador
Chapter (AFP-NL) proudly celebrates National Philanthropy Day® today and recognized the great contributions of
Philanthropy in Newfoundland and Labrador during a small special event held at Manuals River Hibernia Interpretation
Center early this morning.
National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is a special day set aside on the fifteenth of November. The purpose of this day is to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy around the world—and those people active in the philanthropic community—to the enrichment of our world.
"National Philanthropy Day provides the opportunity for us to celebrate those who give, whether it be in volunteer time or charitable donations, and our members who are responsible for generating philanthropic support for their organizations," said Emily Geary, President, AFP NL Chapter. "Philanthropy is a powerful thing. No one is required to give; it is voluntary and those who give to do so because they see the need. On this day we recognize those whose outstanding contributions have made a considerable difference in our province.”
AFP NL congratulates the following outstanding philanthropic achievement in Newfoundland and Labrador in the
following categories:
- Rising Star Award - Heather Butler, Ronald McDonald House Charities
- Rising Star Award - Shelley Moores, Healthcare Foundation
- Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Rebecca Dutton, MUN
- Outstanding Special Event – Shoppers LOVE YOU Run for Women
- Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist Award – Fortis Inc.
- Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer Award (Individual) – Linda Ryan
- Spirit of Philanthropy Award (Group) – Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign
- Outstanding Philanthropist Award – Dr. Rob Crosbie