Association of Fundraising Professionals Washington Chapter Seeks Nominations for Outstanding Philanthropists

SEATTLE, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington state philanthropists young and old, individual and corporate, are being sought as nominees to be named as one of seven "Outstanding Philanthropists" on National Philanthropy Day, Nov. 18, 2010, 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 Foundation
• Outstanding Philanthropic Organization (raises private funds and makes grants)
• Outstanding Philanthropist(s) (individual or couple)
• Outstanding Philanthropic Family
• Outstanding Young Philanthropist (up to age 21)

Nomination forms can be downloaded at http://www.afpwashington.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=103147&orgId=afpwc and nomination letters must be postmarked by June 4, 2010. This annual event celebrates philanthropy in local communities throughout Washington state.

"Philanthropy is thriving in Washington state and there are outstanding corporations, foundations and individuals who each year bring new energy and strategies to the art of charitable giving," said Norman B. Rice, president and CEO of The Seattle Foundation and this year's honorary chairman. "Their approach to philanthropy is an inspiration and these awards celebrate their generosity and highlight their commitment to making our community a better place to work and live. I encourage you to nominate your favorite philanthropists for this honor."

2009 honorees included:

• Wells Fargo – Outstanding Corporation
• St. Luke's Foundation: – Outstanding Foundation
• The Women's Funding Alliance – Outstanding Organization
• Nancy Skinner Nordhoff – Outstanding Philanthropist
• The Lung Tsuchiya Family – Outstanding Family
• Mina Saudagaran – Outstanding Youth

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 of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. For more information, visit www.afpwashington.org.

SOURCE The Washington Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals