When
November 18, 2016 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
What
The Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will host the 31st annual luncheon “Creating Our Future,” celebrating Dallas’ National Philanthropy Day – bringing together area nonprofits, volunteers, funders, foundations, business and community members to honor many of this city’s finest who give selflessly in support of numerous worthy causes:
Six award categories honor those in the community who exemplify commitment, dedication, and talent toward helping their neighbors:
- Outstanding Philanthropist – Mike Myers
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Holly Mayer
- Outstanding Fundraising Executive – James C. Lewis, CFRE
- Outstanding Foundation –The Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation
- Outstanding Corporation –Bank of America
- Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy – Garage Sale Girls
“National Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside in November to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—to the enrichment of our world,” said Luncheon Chair Tara Judd Longley. “We are so blessed to live in a city that is truly driven by philanthropy, civic-mindedness, and volunteerism. This is Dallas’ day to honor a handful of those outstanding community members who have demonstrated extraordinary compassion and service to others.”
The Greater Dallas Chapter of AFP was among the first to begin celebrating National Philanthropy Day in 1981. Today, over 500 attend the luncheon which includes AFP members and community leaders. National Philanthropy Day celebrates the great contributions philanthropy, and those who work in the philanthropic process, make to our community. AFP Chapters involve more than 28,000 individuals in celebrating philanthropy each year.
South Texas Money Management is the Diamond level sponsor. Luncheon tickets are $85 ($95 after 11/1), $850 for a table of 10, and $1,250 for a premium table of 10. For tickets and sponsorships, visit afpdallas.org or contact Madeleine Crouch at 972-233-9107, ext. 204, afpchapteroffice@afpdallas.org.
Where
Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207