Executive Council
November 12, 2010Media Advisory: Minister to Speak
at Association of Fundraising Professionals Annual Awards Luncheon
The Honourable Dave Denine, Minister Responsible for the Volunteer
and Non-Profit Sector, will speak at the Newfoundland and Labrador
Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals annual awards
luncheon. The event will take place Monday, November 15, at 12:00 noon
at the Capital Hotel, 208 Kenmount Road, St. John's.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is the
professional association of individuals responsible for generating
philanthropic support for a wide variety of charitable organizations.
The AFP represents more than 30,000 members in 200 chapters throughout
the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research,
education and certification programs.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter of AFP is holding this event to
recognize National Philanthropy Day and honour local award recipients
for their generous donations to local charities and outstanding
fundraising.
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Media contact:
Lesley Clarke
Communications Specialist
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat
Volunteer and Non-Profit Secretariat
709-729-6026, 699-2910
lesleyclarke@gov.nl.ca
2010 11 12 2:10 p.m.