National Philanthropy Day Awards – Nomination Form

Selection Process and Guidelines

The National Philanthropy Day Awards are dedicated to the celebration of donors, volunteers and organizations that have chosen to give in the spirit of Philanthropy in order to make our communities healthy, vibrant and caring.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Edmonton & Area Chapter (AFP) welcomes nominations from registered charities, societies and individuals in Northern Alberta. All nominees and award recipients are publicly honored at the AFP’s National Philanthropy Day Luncheon.

The Philanthropy Day Adjudication Committee will make a final selection for each award from among all nominations received by 6 p.m. on Friday September 10, 2010.

All categories will be awarded based on the information provided, therefore, be thoughtful, clear, and concise in answering the questions asked. If, in the judgment of the Adjudication Committee, there is insufficient information presented to reasonably adjudicate it will be assumed that the Nominee has not met the criteria.

Please note:

• It is the responsibility of the Nominating Organization to inform the Nominee they have been nominated.
• Awards will be presented at AFP Edmonton’s Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon. It is expected that the Nominating Organization will provide event tickets and host the Nominee(s).
• Nominations are adjudicated by the Philanthropy Day Adjudication Committee, an arms-length group of community volunteers.
• Posthumous nominations are ineligible.

Nomination Guidelines

1. Entries must be received by 6:00 p.m. on Friday September 10, 2010. Late entries will not be accepted.
2. Only nominations completed electronically on the Edmonton AFP website will be accepted.
3. Nomination information must be provided in every field.
4. Information should be provided in a narrative format. Entries will be judged on the information provided, therefore, the narrative should contain complete, clear, concise answers to criteria.
5. No supporting documents are required.

If you have any questions about the process, please contact:

Individual Nomination Categories

• Outstanding Philanthropist
  • 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.
• Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
  • This award is presented to an individual or couple who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for fundraising projects for the benefit of charitable instiutions and a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy.
• Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group
  • This award is presented to a volunteer fundraising group who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for major fundraising projects for the benefit of charitable institutions and a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy.
• Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (Ages 5-17)
  • This award recognizes service by an individual or group of young people ages 5-17 who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering and leadership in philanthropy.
• Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (Ages 18-23)
  • This award recognizes service by an individual or group of young people ages 18-23 who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering and leadership in philanthropy.

Organizational Nomination Categories

• Award for Outstanding Foundation (not Corporate)
  • 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 toward philanthropy and community, national and/or international involvement.
• Award for Outstanding Corporation
  • 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.
• Outstanding Small Business
  • To qualify for this category, a Small Business must demonstrate an outstanding commitment through leadership, community involvement and direct gift support.
• Outstanding Service Club
  • To be eligible for this award, a Service Club must demonstrate outstanding volunteer commitment through encouraging and motivating others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy, community involvement and participate with direct gift support.

Nomination Form

Instructions

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