Association of Fundraising Professionals Washington Chapter Seeks Nominations for Outstanding Philanthropists

SEATTLE, March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington state philanthropists young and old, individual and corporate, are being sought as nominees to be named as "Outstanding Philanthropists" on National Philanthropy Day, Nov. 7, 2012, in Seattle.

The award recognition is sponsored by The Association of Fundraising Professionals - Washington Chapter.

Individuals and organizations are encouraged to nominate deserving philanthropists for the following awards:

• Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation
• Outstanding Philanthropic Small Business
• Outstanding Philanthropic Organization (grant-making entities, foundations, organizations that raise private funds for grants, and organizations in service to the community)
• Outstanding Philanthropist(s) (individual or couple)
• Outstanding Philanthropic Family
• Outstanding Young Philanthropist (up to age 21)

Nomination forms can be found online at http://www.afpwashington.org/nominations and nomination letters must be postmarked by June 3, 2012. This annual event celebrates philanthropy in local communities throughout Washington state.

"Philanthropy is a deeply meaningful way individuals in our community express their personal values. The impact of their giving is not solely dependent on the number of zeros in the amount, but is strongly influenced by a philanthropist's compassionate, thoughtful approach, and long-term commitment to their charity of choice," said Matt DeGooyer, president of  the Association of Fundraising Professionals -Washington Chapter.  

2011 honorees included:

• Tom and Sonya Campion – Outstanding Philanthropists
• Alcoa of Washington – Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation
• Compendium - Outstanding Small Company
• Wilburforce Foundation – Outstanding Philanthropic Organization
• Marleen and Kenny Alhadeff – Outstanding Family
• Rena Mateja Walker Burr - Outstanding Young Philanthropist

Learn more about last year's honorees here: http://www.afpwashington.org/2011-philanthropy-day-honorees.

About the Association of Fundraising Professionals: The Washington Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) presents one of the oldest and largest National Philanthropy Day celebrations in the country with more than 1,200 attendees. Each November the organization joins national and international colleagues to celebrate exceptional individuals and organizations that have dedicated themselves to philanthropy. Nationally, AFP represents more than 26,000 members in 172 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. AFP fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. For more information, visit www.afpwashington.org or send an e-mail to [email protected]

SOURCE The Washington Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals