The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - Yosemite Chapter will host the 2024 National Philanthropy Day Awards Ceremony in November, recognizing and paying tribute to the contributions that philanthropy, and philanthropists, have made to the community.
Local award winners being recognized this year include:
Carl Boyett Outstanding Philanthropist - Lynn Dickerson
Outstanding Youth Philanthropist - Downey High School Future Business Leaders
David Barnes Outstanding Fundraising Professional - Francine Foley
Bob and Marie Gallo Outstanding Business Philanthropist - Oak Valley Community Bank
Outstanding Community Organization Philanthropist - The Antone and Marie Raymus Foundation
Lifetime Achievement Award - Ann Endsley
New: Spirit of the Valley Award - Mel Bradley
The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m., at Greens on Tenth in Modesto.
The event is open to the public and tickets are available at a cost of $45 per person, which includes a breakfast reception.
Reserve online at https://bit.ly/4dPeITT or by emailing afpyosemite@gmail.com
This year, the AFP Yosemite Chapter created a new Award category: Spirit of the Valley Award. The award is presented to an individual who embodies a tireless spirit of generosity, commitment to community, understanding of and dedication to fundraising to advance organizations’ missions, demonstrated belief in collaboration, and relentless tenacity and tenure in service to others. This special recognition is for an individual whose efforts transcend a single category recognized through these awards.
Committee Co-Chair Amy Wolfe said, “We are thrilled to come together to celebrate the incredible spirit of generosity and the profound impact that philanthropy has on our community. We can’t wait to honor each of our award winners and the Community Champions who were nominated by our local nonprofit organizations.”
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30,000 fundraisers in 197 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs. The Association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. The AFP Yosemite Chapter represents charitable fundraisers in the local area.
