Executive Council
November 14, 2014
Recognizing Our Community Sector
National Philanthropy Day Encourages Giving Back to the Community
The Provincial Government is joining community organizations throughout North America in recognizing tomorrow, November 15, as National Philanthropy Day. Celebrated each year, the day honours fundraising professionals who are changing lives and improving communities through their contributions of time, energy and resources.
Kevin Pollard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, participated in the Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals annual awards luncheon today. The event was held at the Capital Hotel in St. John’s.
“In this province, we depend on over 3,600 community organizations to deliver services, provide care and support, and generally improve the lives of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians everywhere. National Philanthropy Day is a time to recognize the thousands of women and men who provide solid leadership to these organizations as they carry out their fundraising activities.”
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement
At today’s event, three awards were presented. Edie Newton was awarded the Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award in recognition of her distinguished career in fundraising. The award for Outstanding Philanthropist – Corporate was presented to Vale and the Resource Development Trades Council of Newfoundland and Labrador. The TD Kids Eat Smart Walk to Breakfast was presented with the award for Outstanding Special Event.
“Newfoundlanders and Labradorians place great value on philanthropy and the work of fundraising professionals such as those we are recognizing today. We are proud to honour the achievements of not only the hardworking professionals in the charitable sector, but also those who recognize the importance of giving back to their community and the impact that generosity can have today and well into the future.”
- Nancy Hollett, President, Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter Association of Fundraising Professionals
With approximately 3,500 members in Canada, the Association of Fundraising Professionals represents professional fundraisers who work to advance philanthropy around the world through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. For more information, please visit: //www.afpnet.org/ 
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QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government is joining community organizations throughout North America in recognizing tomorrow, November 15, as National Philanthropy Day.
- Celebrated each year, National Philanthropy Day honours fundraising professionals who are tangibly changing lives and improving communities.
- Three awards were presented at the Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals annual awards luncheon today. Edie Newton, Vale, the Resource Development Trades Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, and TD Kids Eat Smart Walk to Breakfast were honoured for their contributions.
- It is estimated that there are approximately 3,600 volunteer and non-profit organizations, employing thousands of people in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Recognizing the importance youth play in helping to shape the future of Newfoundland and Labrador, Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook provides approximately $640,000 in funding to more than 30 organizations that support youth engagement activities and learning opportunities for young people, and an additional $2.5 million has been allocated for 34 Community Youth Networks across the province.
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Media contacts:
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Kip Bonnell Communications Manager Office of Public Engagement 709-729-1221, 687-9081 kbonnell@gov.nl.ca |
Nancy Hollett President Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter Association of Fundraising Professionals 709-771-7977 nhollett@nl.rogers.com |
2014 11 14 2:15 p.m.