2026 NPD Nominations

Thank you for celebrating National Philanthropy Day with us! We are thrilled to share that nominations for 2026’s event are NOW OPEN! Help us tell the story of incredible philanthropy in Central Ohio by nominating the amazing people, organizations, and companies in your circle. Review the 2026 NPD Nominations Packet below, and reach out to [email protected] by Monday February 23, 2026 to let us know who you’re thinking of nominating!

National Philanthropy Day Sponsorship Opportunities

For event sponsorship information please contact the NPD committee at sponsorships@centralohioafp.org

2025 National Philanthropy Day Honorees

National Philanthropy Day (NPD)® is a special day set aside to promote philanthropy and recognize individuals, organizations and businesses that are inspiring change through their significant impact on nonprofit organizations. Since 1992, the Central Ohio Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) annual event has celebrated local philanthropic contributions through awards at this event.

This year the Nomination Committee received many motivational nominations of individuals and organizations who have made a truly exceptional impact.  Central Ohio AFP will present eight awards as a part of the National Philanthropy Day luncheon on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Columbus Downtown Hilton. The theme for Central Ohio AFP’s event is Celebrating Generosity and Impact. Ticket sales have ended

We greatly appreciate all who completed nominations this year and the work of Naomi Merino, NPD Nominations Chair, her committee, and the reviewers. As evident by these submissions and selected honorees, we know Central Ohio is a thriving region fortunately supported by many generous people and organizations” said Jennifer MacCartney, 2025 NPD Chair.  We look forward to celebrating these honorees’ and the overall central Ohio community’s generosity in November at our National Philanthropy Day event.

The following are the 2025 Honorees, who will receive their awards at this year’s event:

Outstanding Small Corporation

CK Construction Group

CK Construction Group’s corporate giving strategy is rooted in purpose-driven leadership, long-term investment, and hands-on engagement. Their approach has made a lasting impact not only through financial support but also through active partnership and employee involvement, resulting in transformational change for organizations, communities, and the region.

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The 2025 National Philanthropy
Day Honorees

Back Row- Erika Gable (2025 AFP Central Ohio Chapter President), Jim Durham (Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser), Marianne Mottley (ProMusica Sustaining Board, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group), Mitch Vincent- Senior Vice President & Caitlyn Them- Project Engineer (CK Construction, Outstanding Small Corporation), Jennifer McCarthy (2025 National Philanthropy Day Chair)

Front Row- Carrie Maun-Smith (AVP, Culture and Community Impact, Foundation President, Grange Enterprise Gives [Grange Insurance], Outstanding Large Corporation), Kathryn Flynn (The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist), Dr. Ann E. Teske & Dr. Doug Teske (The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio (CGPCO) Leave a Legacy Award), Deirdre Dewesse (Outstanding Professional Fundraiser)

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National Philanthropy Day Award Winners

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R. David and I. Lorraine Thomas

2001 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

John G. and Jeanne B. McCoy

2002 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

John H. McConnell

2003 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Elizabeth M. Ross

2004 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Bob & Mary Lazarus

2005 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

John Schoedinger

2006 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

David J. Ryan

2007 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

J. Gilbert 'Gib' Reese

2008 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Floradelle Pfahl

2009 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Richard J. Solove

2010 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Anne Melvin

2011 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Drs. Arthur G.H. and Hetty Bing

2012 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Vernon L. Pack

2013 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Robert H. 'Tad' Jeffrey

2014 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Crane, Grote and Kelley Families in Support of the Reeb Avenue Center

2015 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Virginia ‘Ginni’ Ragan

2016 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Dr. Thomas E and Margaret Barton Williams

2017 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Tom W. Davis

2018 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Phil and Barb Derrow

2019 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Ann & Tom DiMarco

2020 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Zerqa Abid

2021 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Dr. Gay Su Pinnell, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University

2022 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Kara Trott

2023 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Lynn Greer

2024 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Kathryn Flynn

2025 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

CK Construction Group

2025 Outstanding Small Corporation

Deirdre DeWeese

2025 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Dr. Ann E. Teske & Dr. Doug Teske

2025 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

Grange Insurance

2025 Outstanding Large Corporation

Jim Durham

2025 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Kathryn Flynn

2025 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

ProMusica Sustaining Board

2025 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

Sara Kallenberg

2025 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Chase & Connor Duffy

2024 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Danis

2024 Outstanding Small Corporation

Hope & Tom Ashby

2024 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

Lynn Greer

2024 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Mary Ann Krauss

2024 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Mayme Norman

2024 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

The Huntington National Bank

2024 Outstanding Large Corporation

The LeFevre Foundation

2024 Outstanding Foundation

Women Giving Together

2024 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

Alea Ramsey

2023 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Kara Trott

2023 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Kerri L. Mollard

2023 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Kitchen Kapers

2023 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

Nationwide Foundation

2023 Outstanding Large Corporation

Shirley Brooks-Jones

2023 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

The Pizzuti Companies

2023 Outstanding Small Corporation

Thomas Feeney

2023 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Athens Community Leadership Council - Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio

2022 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

Columbia Gas of Ohio

2022 Outstanding Large Corporation

Dan DeLawder

2022 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Dr. Gay Su Pinnell, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University

2022 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Emily Campbell, MBA, CFRE

2022 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

HOMAGE

2022 Outstanding Small Corporation

Rohini Desai Mulchandani, PhD

2022 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

Santino Carnevale

2022 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

The Barbara and Bill Bonner Family Foundation

2022 Outstanding Foundation

CoverMyMeds

2021 Outstanding Large Corporation

Dana Lawrence

2021 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Hexion

2021 Outstanding Small Corporation

Monica Day

2021 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

The John and Mary Alford Foundation

2021 Outstanding Foundation

Westerville Otterbein Women's Club

2021 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

Zerqa Abid

2021 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Zoe and Jack Johnstone

2021 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

Ann & Tom DiMarco

2020 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Battelle

2020 Outstanding Large Corporation

Bill Bartolini, PhD., ACFRE

2020 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Emily Spector

2020 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Ernie Sullivan

2020 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Gifford Weary, PhD.

2020 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

The Catholic Foundation

2020 Outstanding Foundation

The Champion Companies

2020 Outstanding Large Corporation

The Friends of Schiller Park

2020 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

American Electric Power

2019 Outstanding Large Corporation

Andrew Levitt

2019 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Ariel Foundation

2019 Outstanding Foundation

Bexley Sleep Out

2019 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Donna Zuiderweg

2019 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Franklin Park Conservatory Women’s Board

2019 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

Joe Chlapaty

2019 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

Next Level Trainings

2019 Outstanding Small Corporation

Phil and Barb Derrow

2019 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Aimee White

2018 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Buckeye Cruise for Cancer

2018 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

Diamond Hill Capital Management

2018 Outstanding Small Corporation

Erich J. Hunker

2018 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Ian Montgomery

2018 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Osteopathic Heritage Foundations

2018 Outstanding Foundation

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

2018 Outstanding Large Corporation

R. Kevin Kerns, Trustee of the Karen Kerns Dresser Trust

2018 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

Tom W. Davis

2018 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

2017 Outstanding Large Corporation

BuckeyeThon

2017 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

Compton Construction

2017 Outstanding Small Corporation

Dr. Thomas E and Margaret Barton Williams

2017 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

J.W. “Bill” Straker

2017 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

Marilyn Frank

2017 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Meagan Warren, Books for Bedtime

2017 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation

2017 Outstanding Foundation

The Reverend Monsignor Joseph M. Hendricks

2017 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Cardinal Health

2016 Outstanding Large Corporation

Christine’s Christmas Board

2016 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

Dr. James A. Homon, DDS and Julie Homon

2016 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Dr. Thomas E and Margaret Barton Williams

2016 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

Sue Welty, CFRE

2016 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

The Wells Foundation

2016 Outstanding Foundation

The Zoo Connection

2016 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Virginia ‘Ginni’ Ragan

2016 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Crane, Grote and Kelley Families in Support of the Reeb Avenue Center

2015 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Fran Ryan

2015 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Lightwell, Inc.

2015 Outstanding Small Corporation

Louise Warner

2015 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

Michelle Cramer, CFRE

2015 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Safelite AutoGlass Corporation

2015 Outstanding Large Corporation

The Rotary Club of Westerville Sunrise

2015 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio

2015 Outstanding Foundation

Vick Chhabria

2015 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Big Lots

2014 Outstanding Large Corporation

Colleen C. Garland

2014 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Harry C. Moores Foundation

2014 Outstanding Foundation

Nancy Strause

2014 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Ologie

2014 Outstanding Small Corporation

Peter B. And Janet Waugh Halliday

2014 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

Robert H. 'Tad' Jeffrey

2014 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

See Kids Dream - Penny Harvest Student Leaders

2014 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Woodworkers of Central Ohio

2014 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

Beth Grimes Flood

2013 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

Harold C. Schott Foundation

2013 Outstanding Foundation

Jacob Glorioso & Katerini Soisson

2013 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Jodi Bopp, CFRE

2013 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Mark King, M.D.

2013 Judges Award

Subha Lembach

2013 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Vernon L. Pack

2013 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

WBNS-10TV/Dispatch Media Group & Faith Leadership Council

2013 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

Worthington Industries

2013 Outstanding Large Corporation

Cordelia W. Robinson

2012 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Cynthia B. Anderson, CFRE

2012 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Dorothy 'Dotty' T. Henderson

2012 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

Drs. Arthur G.H. and Hetty Bing

2012 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Greif, Inc.

2012 Outstanding Large Corporation

Jenelle Krumlauf, Nellie's Catwalk for Kids

2012 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

RobotWorx

2012 Outstanding Small Corporation

The English Family Foundation

2012 Outstanding Foundation

The Red Shoe Society of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio

2012 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

Anne Melvin

2011 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Anne Powell Reily

2011 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

Beth Crane

2011 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Fahlgren Mortine

2011 Outstanding Small Corporation

Friends Helping Friends

2011 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

Lori Hunter Overmyer, CFRE, MBA

2011 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Osteopathic Heritage Foundations

2011 Judges Award

Sammy Crozier, Chasing Hope

2011 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Time Warner Cable

2011 Outstanding Large Corporation

Chad Jester & Tom Katzenmeyer

2010 Judges Award

Charlette Gallagher-Allred, PhD

2010 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Dante Landolfi & Molly O'Connor

2010 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Dr. Jerome J. and Mrs. Margaret A. Cunningham

2010 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

HLS MedFreight

2010 Outstanding Small Corporation

McDonald's Owners/Operators of Central Ohio

2010 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

Nationwide

2010 Outstanding Large Corporation

Pamela H. Glasgow

2010 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Richard J. Solove

2010 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Charles Moses

2009 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Childhood League

2009 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

Clary Communications

2009 Outstanding Small Corporation

Crane Group

2009 Outstanding Large Corporation

Floradelle Pfahl

2009 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Kathryn Sanders Rieder

2009 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

Roberta Terapak, CFRE

2009 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Summer Reading Club Volunteens (Columbus Metropolitan Library)

2009 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

The Columbus Foundation

2009 Outstanding Foundation

American Electric Power

2008 Outstanding Large Corporation

Cynthia A. Hilsheimer

2008 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Douglas W. Allinger

2008 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Grip Technology

2008 Outstanding Small Corporation

J. Gilbert 'Gib' Reese

2008 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Joanne McGuire

2008 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

The Women's Board of the Columbus Museum of Art

2008 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group

Chemical Abstracts Services

2007 Outstanding Large Corporation

David and June Harcum

2007 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

David J. Ryan

2007 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Laura MacDonald, CFRE

2007 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

SOS Video Communications

2007 Outstanding Small Corporation

Dr. Nancy Goorey

2006 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Joe Bull

2006 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

John Schoedinger

2006 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Limited Brands

2006 Outstanding Large Corporation

Smith & Hale

2006 Outstanding Small Corporation

Terry Schavone

2006 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Ann S. Hoaglin

2005 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Archie Griffin

2005 Judges Award

Bob & Mary Lazarus

2005 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Grange Insurance

2005 Outstanding Large Corporation

Larry Waller

2005 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

Mills/James Productions

2005 Outstanding Small Corporation

Sue Phillips, CFRE

2005 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Diana S. Newman, CFRE

2004 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Elizabeth M. Ross

2004 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Judy Tuckerman

2004 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Paul Werth Associates

2004 Outstanding Small Corporation

Stephen A. Rish

2004 Judges Award

Terry Schavone

2004 The Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio Leave a Legacy

Wolfe Enterprises

2004 Outstanding Large Corporation

Anita A. Laterro, CFRE

2003 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

Gary Glaser

2003 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

John H. McConnell

2003 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Progressive Medical, Inc.

2003 Outstanding Small Corporation

White Castle System, Inc.

2003 Outstanding Large Corporation

Cheryl J. Smoot, CFRE

2002 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

John G. and Jeanne B. McCoy

2002 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

National City Bank

2002 Outstanding Large Corporation

Reitter Wall Systems

2002 Outstanding Small Corporation

William T. Grove

2002 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Barbara Fergus

2001 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Norma J. Sexton, CFRE

2001 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

R. David and I. Lorraine Thomas

2001 The Columbus Foundation Outstanding Philanthropist

Schottenstein's/Value City

2001 Outstanding Large Corporation

The Media Group

2001 Outstanding Small Corporation
National Philanthropy Day Chair

Lisa Rovner (she/her/hers)

Founder/CEO - LKR Strategies

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Position Title: National Philanthropy Day Chair

Capacity: Board Member

Reports to: Vice President of Communications

Key Responsibilities:

  • Organizes and chairs Committee meetings
  • Recruits and enlists committee members; monitors the work of volunteers to ensure timely completion of assignments
  • Works with Board to set strategic goals and objectives for the National Philanthropy Day Awards Celebration
  • Develops detailed timeline and calendar for all related National Philanthropy Day activities
  • With Event Planner and Vendor, structures, coordinates and oversees implementation of all aspects of National Philanthropy Day including:
    • Pre-, day-of, and post-event print and marketing materials
    • Stage Management and day-of logistics
    • Theme, food and décor
    • Video production
    • Script writing
    • Signage
    • Photographer
    • Emcee
    • Event run-through
    • Seating arrangements
    • Event slide show
    • Post-event follow-up, acknowledgements, invoices, etc.
  • Works with appropriate Committee Chairs and Chapter Administrator to ensure events tasks are accomplished and goals and objectives are met; upholds open lines of communications
  • Serves on or selects Committee Member to serve as a liaison to the NPD Nominations Committee and Sponsorship Committee
  • Issues RFP for event vendors and as the liaison with vendors
  • Seeks information from AFP Global on National Philanthropy Day best practices
  • Produces a smooth-running, inspiring event that will honor the award recipients, raise the visibility of philanthropy in the community, and showcase the professionalism of the Central Ohio AFP center
  • Develops and submits a budget to the Treasurer by designated deadline; monitors committee income and expenditures
  • Provides timely and up-to-date content to Chapter Administrator and Marketing Chair for website and digital publications
  • Works to successfully achieve goals outlined in Chapter Strategic Plan
  • Ensures there is a succession plan to cultivate a new chair to take his/her place as needed
  • Celebrates success; ensures that celebration includes expressions of gratitude to volunteers
  • Adheres to policies and Board responsibilities as adopted by the Board of Directors
  • Upon leaving office, transfers all records to successor

National Philanthropy Day Chair-Elect

Kristina Rawson (she/her/hers)

Director of Donor Experience - Columbus College of Art & Design

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Position Title: National Philanthropy Day Committee Chair-Elect

Capacity: Board member

Reports to: VP of Communications

Key Responsibilities:

  • Works with current National Philanthropy Day Committee Chair to support him/her in her/his role as event lead, participating in all of the same facets of the planning, with the intention of providing continuity and leadership when the Chair Elect takes lead the following year
  • Participate in regularly-scheduled Committee meetings
  • Monitor the work of volunteers to ensure timely completion of assignments
  • Monitor the Chair’s detailed timeline and calendar for all NPD related activities
  • Serves on the NPD Nominations Committee and Sponsorship Committee
  • Seeks information from AFP Global on National Philanthropy Day best practices
  • Identifies next chair-elect
  • Adheres to policies and Board responsibilities as adopted by the Board
  • Upon leaving office, transfers all records to successor

National Philanthropy Day Nominations Chair

Open

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Position Title: National Philanthropy Day Nominations Chair

Capacity: Board Member

Reports to: Vice President of Communications

Key Responsibilities:

  • Organizes and chairs Committee meetings
  • Recruits and enlists committee members; monitors the work of volunteers to ensure timely completion of assignments
  • Reviews award categories in conjunction with AFP Global and, with Board, determines the final list of awards to be offered
  • With Vice President of Communications, Marketing Chair and Chapter Administrator, develops and disseminates NPD nominations forms to Chapter members and community
  • Actively works to secure sufficient quantity and quality nominations to ensure that awards will go to truly outstanding recipients
  • Coordinates work of Selection Committee:
    • Determines participation of past award recipients on Selection Committee
    • Prepares and shares confidential nomination materials with Selection Committee
    • Oversees fair and equitable selection process through state criteria with Selection Committee
  • Facilitates communications with winners
  • With Committee, communicates with honorees to secure invitation lists, bios, photos, video representatives, post-event correspondence, etc., acting as the consistent point of contact for all honorees and nominating organizations (*Often delegated to NPD Committee Member)
  • Coordinates logistical aspects of event including honoree arrival/departure, seating assignments, green room arrangements and stage directions
  • Orders and secures awards to be presented to the honorees at the event
  • Submits names of honorees by designated deadline to AFP Global for publication in the AFP Global Award booklet
  • Serves on or selects Committee representative to serve as a liaison to the NPD Event Committee and Sponsorship Committee
  • Develops and submits a budget to the Treasurer by designated deadline; monitors committee income and expenditures
  • Provides timely and up-to-date content to Chapter Administrator and Marketing Chair for website and digital publications
  • Works to successfully achieve goals outlined in Chapter Strategic Plan
  • Ensures there is a succession plan to cultivate a new chair to take his/her place as needed
  • Celebrates success; ensures that celebration includes expressions of gratitude to volunteers
  • Adheres to policies and Board responsibilities as adopted by the Board of Directors
  • Upon leaving office, transfers all records to successor

 

Sponsorships Chair

Heather Cowles, CAE, CVA (she/her/hers)

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Position Title: Sponsorships Chair

Capacity: Board Member

Reports to: Treasurer

Key Responsibilities:

  • Organizes and chairs committee meetings
  • Recruits and enlists committee members; monitors the work of volunteers to ensure timely completion of assignments
  • With input from appropriate committees, develops levels and benefits of recognition for sponsorship contributions to support programs of the Central Ohio AFP Chapter, including those affiliated with National Philanthropy Day, educational programming, digital publications, etc. 
  • Updates and expands the sponsor database 
  • With Vice President of Communications and Marketing Chair, develops sponsor marketing and promotional materials
  • Coordinates and oversees solicitation and procurement of sponsorships; ensures benefits of recognition are fulfilled
  • Secures signed agreements before sponsorship recognition is made
  • Provides documents of pledges/payments to Treasurer and Chapter Administrator
  • Prepares and sends sponsor invoices; collects outstanding revenue
  • With Treasurer, evaluates ROI for sponsorship activities and develops new strategies to increase Chapter revenues
  • Develops and submits a budget to the Treasurer by designated deadline; monitors committee income and expenditures 
  • Provides timely and up-to-date content to Chapter Administrator and Marketing Chair for website and digital publications
  • Works to successfully achieve goals outlined in Chapter Strategic Plan
  • Ensures there is a succession plan to cultivate a new chair to take his/her place as needed 
  • Celebrates success; ensures that celebration includes expressions of gratitude to volunteers
  • Adheres to policies and Board responsibilities as adopted by the Board of Directors
  • Upon leaving office, transfers all records to successor