The Association of Fundraising Professionals Collier-Lee Chapter (AFP) will honor local philanthropists and distinguished volunteers during its National Philanthropy Day Celebration Tuesday, Nov. 14, at The Club at the Strand from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Club at the Strand is located at 5840 Strand Blvd., Naples.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honors individuals and organizations whose actions have made a positive impact on the lives of those in our communities through their dedication to philanthropy. The Collier-Lee Chapter (formerly Everglades Chapter) of The Association of Fundraising Professionals was formed in 1994. It serves AFP members as well as professionals working in fundraising in the local community by providing regular continuing education and/or networking programs.
The AFP Collier-Lee Chapter will honor:
¦ Craig and Pat Jilk, 2023 Outstanding Philanthropist: Nominated by Collier Community Foundation, Grace Place for Children and Families, Habitat for Humanity – Collier and NCH
¦ Tamiami Ford, 2023 Outstanding Philanthropic Organization: Nominated by AVOW Foundation
¦ Stefanie Ink-Edwards, 2023 Outstanding Fundraising Executive: Nominated by Community Cooperative
¦ Melissa Ringer, 2023 Unsung Hero: Nominated by NCH
¦ Maria Bustamante, 2023 Outstanding Emerging Leader: Nominated by Guadalupe Center
¦ Djuvenly Francois, 2023 Outstanding Philanthropic Youth: Nominated by Champions For Learning
¦ Katherine McLendon, 2023 Outstanding Philanthropic Youth: Nominated by Naples Chamber – Youth Leadership Collier
¦ Logan Stryker, 2023 Outstanding Philanthropic Youth: Nominated by Lee Health – Barbara’s Friends
Distinguished volunteers from various Southwest Florida organizations will also be celebrated and recognized at the event.
2023 Distinguished Volunteers
Judy Brown, Avow
Melissa Congress, Charitable Foundation of the Islands
Karen Fitzgerald, The Shelter for Abused Women and Children
Larry Friel, The Forest Country Club
Jenny Haire, Stofft Cooney Architects
Charles Kerwood, Waller Financial
Joan Maupin, Hope Healthcare
Wayne Mullican, Champions For Learning
Judy Peckman, Harry Chapin Food Bank
The Dee Family, Guadalupe Center
Oona Watkins, The Everglades Foundation
Tickets for the event are $50 for AFP members and $65 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased at www.afpcollierlee.org.
For more information about AFP, contact Jess Lawson at afpcollierlee@gmail.com. For a complete list of honorees please visit afpcollierlee.org. ¦
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