Dates and Deadlines Announced for National Philanthropy Day 2022

For Immediate Release | June 1, 2022 | Dates and Deadlines Announced for National Philanthropy Day 2022

Contact: Janet Wendelken, RMH Foundation, 540 689-8543 jtwendel@Sentara.com

Award nominations to recognize philanthropic support and generosity in our community are being accepted for National Philanthropy Day 2022 (NPD) now through August 31.

Individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations are invited to submit their nominees online at tinyurl.com/shenandoahNPD. Membership in AFP is not required to make a nomination.

The Shenandoah Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has awarded Philanthropist of the Year awards annually since 1991. These awards honor outstanding philanthropists who demonstrate exceptional charitable acts and civic responsibility in our region. Their generosity encourages others to engage in philanthropic activities and to seek leadership roles in our communities.

NPD is set for Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. The in-person luncheon and presentation of awards event will be held at Hotel Madison in Harrisonburg.

“We open the nominations process with enthusiasm this year,” says Trisha Blosser, NPD Chair. “National Philanthropy Day celebrates how the contributions of philanthropy enrich our world.” Nominations can be made for any of the five awards: “Youth in Philanthropy,” “Corporate Philanthropist,” “Spirit of Philanthropy,” “Individual Philanthropist,” and “Sandra S. Neff Fundraising Executive Award.”

This year’s NPD Committee includes Trisha Blosser, Eastern Mennonite School; Morgan White, Blue Ridge Legal Services; Holly Thorne, F&M Bank; Missy Stover, Bridgewater Retirement Community; Pam Miller, Pleasant View Home; Kate Kramer, VMRC; Penny Imeson, Rocktown History; Kelly Snow, Explore More Museum; and Janet Wendelken, RMH Foundation.

AFP – Shenandoah Chapter is a local professional organization of over 60 fundraising and development professionals who work for non-profit organizations. Their mission is to empower individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research, and advocacy. Online nominations can be made at: https://community.afpnet.org/afpvashenandoahchapter/npd48/national-philanthropy-day.
For information, contact Janet Wendelken, jtwendel@sentara.com and 540-689-8543.