Award Criteria

 Youth of the Year
This award recognizes service by a young person/group of young people (through age 25) who has/have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the community through their leadership and commitment to philanthropy.

1.     Description of the impact of his/her/their involvement.
2.     Description of specific achievements accomplished through the youth’s efforts, including hours and length of service.
3.     Description of participation in other community nonprofit organizations.

 Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year
This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates exceptional leadership skill in coordinating and motivating volunteers for major fundraising projects. The nominee also demonstrates commitment to the advancement of philanthropy.

1.     Evidence of quality of leadership and organizational ability in fundraising projects.
2.     Evidence of commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism.
3.     Description of participation in other community nonprofit organizations.

Corporation of the Year
This award recognizes a business with a strong record of exceptional generosity that, through direct financial support, has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to philanthropy and has encouraged and motivated others in the business community to take leadership roles in philanthropy and community involvement.

1.     Evidence of direct gift support and a description of its impact.
2.     Evidence of encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles in philanthropy.
3.     Description of participation and grant support to other nonprofits in the community.

Foundation of the Year
This award shares similar criteria with the Corporation of the Year award, but recognizes the unique contributions of a foundation with a strong record of exceptional generosity. Through direct financial support, the foundation has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility. In addition, it has encouraged and motivated others in the foundation community to take leadership roles in philanthropy and community involvement.

1.     Evidence of direct grant support and a description of its impact.
2.     Evidence of contributions to and participation in the nominating organization’s efforts.
3.     Evidence of encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles in philanthropy.
4.     Description of participation and grant support to other nonprofits in the community.

Fundraising Professional of the Year
This award recognizes the fundraising executive who practices the profession in an exemplary manner.

1.     Description of the individual’s professional background.
2.     Evidence of experience, leadership, creativity, and involvement in the advancement of the profession.
3.     Description of participation in other community nonprofit organizations.

Philanthropist of the Year
This award recognizes 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 in the community.

1.     Evidence of direct gift support and its impact on your agency.
2.     Evidence of encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles in philanthropy.
3.     Description of participation and financial support to other nonprofits in the community.
4.     Evidence of philanthropic support to innovative approaches to solving problems.

Nomination Criteria

How to Apply

Download the 2007 National Philanthropy Day Nomination form below.

·         Mail completed nomination forms to the following mailing address:

AFP, Central PA Chapter
Awards Selection Committee
P.O. Box 8961
Lancaster, PA 17604-8961 

·         Email completed nomination forms in Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf format) by July 21, 2006, to centralpachapafp@aol.com.

Application Requirements
·         Complete 2007 National Philanthropy Day Nomination form
·         Highlight why the individual/organization should be considered
·         Specify examples of outstanding participation and accomplishments
·         Please limit narrative to one (1) typed page
·         Please submit at least one letter of recommendation, not to exceed one page in length (maximum of three letters)