Since 1992, members and the Board of the Central Ohio Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) have publicly recognized local philanthropic leaders and celebrated the impact in our community through National Philanthropy Day (NPD)®. This year, as in years past, we look forward to having the distinct honor of paying tribute to the change makers in our community.
This day of recognition of personal and corporate impact is the highlight of our chapter’s witness to the broader community. It celebrates the unique partnership of donor and fundraiser. The National Philanthropy Day luncheon has become the highly anticipated ‘event to attend’ in Columbus during November, the traditional month of giving thanks, and is one of the largest in the nation.
National Philanthropy Day was originally conceived of and organized by Douglas Freeman in the 1980s, and the first official events held in 1986 after President Reagan signed the official NPD proclamation. The day provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible. NPD celebrates the endless daily contributions individuals and organizations across the world make to countless causes and missions.
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 Nominations Chair
Lauren Bell
Development Manager - Columbus Metropolitan Library
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
Sponsorship Chair
Bethany Essman
Stewardship and Campaign Coordinator - Columbus Academy
Position Title: Sponsorship 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
Position Title: National Philanthropy Day Committee Chair-Elect
Capacity: Board member
Reports to: VP of Communications
Key Responsibilities:
● Works with current NPD Committee Chair to support them in their role as event lead, participating in all of the same facets of planning, with the intention of providing continuity and superb leadership when the chair elect takes the lead one year later.
● 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 related NPD activities.
● Serves on the NPD Nominations Committee and the Sponsorship Committee.
● Seeks information on NPD best practices from IHQ.
● Adheres to policies and board member responsibilities adopted by the board.
● Upon leaving office, transfers all records in current condition to the successor.
NPD = {}; NPD[1993] = {
1: "John B. and Dareth Gerlach",
2: "",
3: "John and Ruth Mount",
4: "",
5: "Nationwide",
6: "",
7: "",
8: "",
9: "Nancy Strause",
10: ""
};NPD[1994] = {
1: "Walter English",
2: "",
3: "Paul A. Donald",
4: "",
5: "The Huntington National Bank",
6: "",
7: "",
8: "",
9: "Dennis Stefanacci, CFRE",
10: ""
};NPD[1995] = {
1: "John W. Alford",
2: "",
3: "David L. Milenthal",
4: "",
5: "Wendy's International, Inc.",
6: "Tom Gill Oldsmobile",
7: "",
8: "",
9: "Saul Seigel",
10: ""
};NPD[1996] = {
1: "Thekla Reese Shackelford",
2: "",
3: "Celia D. Crossley",
4: "",
5: "Battelle",
6: "Norse Dairy Systems",
7: "",
8: "",
9: "Thomas G. Hofmann, CFRE",
10: ""
};NPD[1997] = {
1: "Loann Crane",
2: "",
3: "Ann I. Wolfe",
4: "",
5: "Bank One",
6: "Groner, Boyle & Quillin",
7: "Junior League of Columbus",
8: "",
9: "Patricia J. Gibboney, CFRE",
10: ""
};NPD[1998] = {
1: "Nancy Jeffrey",
2: "",
3: "Paula A. Spence",
4: "",
5: "The Longaberger Company",
6: "Hanlin-Rainaldi Construction",
7: "Mary Claytor, Ph.D.",
8: "",
9: "Michael D. O'Sullivan, CFRE",
10: ""
};NPD[1999] = {
1: "Robert J. Weiler & Robert J. Weiler Jr.",
2: "",
3: "John C. Elam",
4: "",
5: "Ameritech",
6: "One More Time",
7: "Jimmy Crum",
8: "",
9: "Russell L. Hodge III, CFRE",
10: ""
};NPD[2000] = {
1: "Robert H. Morosky",
2: "",
3: "Russell Gill",
4: "",
5: "Dominion Homes",
6: "George J. Igel Company",
7: "",
8: "",
9: "Jeffrey D. Damron, CFRE",
10: ""
};NPD[2001] = {
1: "R. David and I. Lorraine Thomas",
2: "",
3: "Barbara Fergus",
4: "",
5: "Schottenstein's/Value City",
6: "The Media Group",
7: "",
8: "",
9: "Norma J. Sexton, CFRE",
10: ""
};NPD[2002] = {
1: "John G. and Jeanne B. McCoy",
2: "",
3: "William T. Grove",
4: "",
5: "National City Bank",
6: "Reitter Wall Systems",
7: "",
8: "",
9: "Cheryl J. Smoot, CFRE",
10: ""
};NPD[2003] = {
1: "John H. McConnell",
2: "",
3: "Gary Glaser",
4: "",
5: "White Castle System, Inc.",
6: "Progressive Medical, Inc.",
7: "",
8: "",
9: "Anita A. Laterro, CFRE",
10: ""
};NPD[2004] = {
1: "Elizabeth M. Ross",
2: "",
3: "Judy Tuckerman",
4: "",
5: "Wolfe Enterprises",
6: "Paul Werth Associates",
7: "Stephen A. Rish",
8: "",
9: "Diana S. Newman, CFRE",
10: "Terry Schavone"
};NPD[2005] = {
1: "Bob & Mary Lazarus",
2: "",
3: "Ann S. Hoaglin",
4: "",
5: "Grange Insurance",
6: "Mills/James Productions",
7: "Archie Griffin",
8: "",
9: "Sue Phillips, CFRE",
10: "Larry Waller"
};NPD[2006] = {
1: "John Schoedinger",
2: "",
3: "Dr. Nancy Goorey",
4: "",
5: "Limited Brands",
6: "Smith & Hale",
7: "",
8: "",
9: "Terry Schavone",
10: "Joe Bull"
};NPD[2007] = {
1: "David J. Ryan",
2: "",
3: "David and June Harcum",
4: "",
5: "Chemical Abstracts Services",
6: "SOS Video Communications",
7: "",
8: "",
9: "Laura MacDonald, CFRE",
10: ""
};NPD[2008] = {
1: "J. Gilbert 'Gib' Reese",
2: "The Women's Board of the Columbus Museum of Art",
3: "Cynthia A. Hilsheimer",
4: "",
5: "American Electric Power",
6: "Grip Technology",
7: "",
8: "",
9: "Douglas W. Allinger",
10: "Joanne McGuire"
};NPD[2009] = {
1: "Floradelle Pfahl",
2: "Childhood League",
3: "Charles Moses",
4: "",
5: "Crane Group",
6: "Clary Communications",
7: "The Columbus Foundation",
8: "Summer Reading Club Volunteens (Columbus Metropolitan Library)",
9: "Roberta Terapak, CFRE",
10: "Kathryn Sanders Rieder"
};NPD[2010] = {
1: "Richard J. Solove",
2: "McDonald's Owners/Operators of Central Ohio",
3: "Charlette Gallagher-Allred, PhD",
4: "",
5: "Nationwide",
6: "HLS MedFreight",
7: "Chad Jester & Tom Katzenmeyer",
8: "Dante Landolfi & Molly O'Connor",
9: "Pamela H. Glasgow",
10: "Dr. Jerome J. and Mrs. Margaret A. Cunningham"
};NPD[2011] = {
1: "Anne Melvin",
2: "Friends Helping Friends",
3: "Beth Crane",
4: "",
5: "Time Warner Cable",
6: "Fahlgren Mortine",
7: "Osteopathic Heritage Foundations",
8: "Sammy Crozier, Chasing Hope",
9: "Lori Hunter Overmyer, CFRE, MBA",
10: "Anne Powell Reily"
};NPD[2012] = {
1: "Drs. Arthur G.H. and Hetty Bing",
2: "The Red Shoe Society of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio",
3: "Cordelia W. Robinson",
4: "The English Family Foundation",
5: "Greif, Inc.",
6: "RobotWorx",
7: "",
8: "Jenelle Krumlauf, Nellie's Catwalk for Kids",
9: "Cynthia B. Anderson, CFRE",
10: "Dorothy 'Dotty' T. Henderson"
};NPD[2013] = {
1: "Vernon L. Pack",
2: "WBNS-10TV/Dispatch Media Group & Faith Leadership Council",
3: "Subha Lembach",
4: "Harold C. Schott Foundation",
5: "Worthington Industries",
6: "",
7: "Mark King, M.D.",
8: "Jacob Glorioso & Katerini Soisson",
9: "Jodi Bopp, CFRE",
10: "Beth Grimes Flood"
};NPD[2014] = {
1: "Robert H. 'Tad' Jeffrey",
2: "Woodworkers of Central Ohio",
3: "Nancy Strause",
4: "Harry C. Moores Foundation",
5: "Big Lots",
6: "Ologie",
7: "",
8: "See Kids Dream - Penny Harvest Student Leaders",
9: "Colleen C. Garland",
10: "Peter B. And Janet Waugh Halliday"
};NPD[2015] = {
1: "Crane, Grote and Kelley Families in Support of the Reeb Avenue Center",
2: "The Rotary Club of Westerville Sunrise",
3: "Fran Ryan",
4: "The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio",
5: "Safelite AutoGlass Corporation",
6: "Lightwell, Inc.",
7: "",
8: "Vick Chhabria",
9: "Michelle Cramer, CFRE",
10: "Louise Warner"
};NPD[2016] = {
1: "Virginia ‘Ginni’ Ragan",
2: "Christine’s Christmas Board",
3: "Dr. James A. Homon, DDS and Julie Homon",
4: "The Wells Foundation",
5: "Cardinal Health",
6: "",
7: "",
8: "The Zoo Connection",
9: "Sue Welty, CFRE",
10: "Dr. Thomas E and Margaret Barton Williams"
};NPD[2017] = {
1: "Al and Barbara Siemer",
2: "BuckeyeThon",
3: "The Reverend Monsignor Joseph M. Hendricks",
4: "The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation",
5: "Abercrombie & Fitch Co.",
6: "Compton Construction",
7: "",
8: "Meagan Warren, Books for Bedtime",
9: "Marilyn Frank",
10: "J.W. “Bill” Straker"
};NPD[2018] = {
1: "Tom W. Davis",
2: "Buckeye Cruise for Cancer",
3: "Aimee White",
4: "Osteopathic Heritage Foundations",
5: "PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.",
6: "Diamond Hill Capital Management",
7: "",
8: "Ian Montgomery",
9: "Erich J. Hunker",
10: "R. Kevin Kerns, Trustee of the Karen Kerns Dresser Trust"
};NPD[2019] = {
1: "Phil and Barb Derrow",
2: "Franklin Park Conservatory Women’s Board",
3: "Andrew Levitt",
4: "Ariel Foundation",
5: "American Electric Power",
6: "Next Level Trainings",
7: "",
8: "Bexley Sleep Out",
9: "Donna Zuiderweg",
10: "Joe Chlapaty"
};
