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WNC Honors Philanthropy Superlatives
According to those who attended the 2003 National Philanthropy
Day Celebration, held on November 19th at the Renaissance
Hotel, it was a day of superlatives. We had our largest
crowd, with over 350 people in attendance, and a record
number of Sponsors. The Gathering music of Christ
School’s 12th Grade pianist Vlad
Sudilovsky set a wonderful tone
for the celebration, and the Invocation by the Reverend
Wanda Howell of
St. James AME
Church was most inspiring.
New for 2003 was our chapter’s first recognition
of Youth in Philanthropy.
Rebecca Nelms Keil chaired our youth committee
and acknowledgements were given to the youth of Carolina
Day School, the Daniel Boone Council of the Boy Scouts
of America, Volunteer U – A project of the Volunteer Center of the United
Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, Asheville Catholic School and Christ School.
Chapter President Ann Fritchner presented a first-time-ever Lifetime Achievement
Award to John K. Gile, “Retired.”
John was recognized for his lifetime of work, and for his service with over 20
WNC organizations since he moved to our community in the late 1980s. Ann said
that “John has been a teacher, coach, advocate, mentor, surrogate father,
but most of all, a candid, caring and stimulating friend.” John was instrumental
in the formation of this chapter and has made a profound difference in the lives
of those who have had the privilege of working with him.
The Chapter was proud to recognize our 2003 Honorees:
• Outstanding Fundraising Executive - Fern Wallin McCrimmon - presented
by Todd
R. Boyette, Ph.D., The Health Adventure
• Outstanding Foundation or Organization in Philanthropy
- The
Susanne
Marcus Collins
Foundation -
presented by Jan Milin, Asheville Bravo Concerts
• Outstanding Business in Philanthropy - HomeTrust Bank -
presented by
Mark Bailey,
Givens Estates
• Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser - Brenda Nash -
presented by Beverly
H. Sgro,
Ph.D., Carolina Day School
• Outstanding Philanthropist - Paul F. Toebke-
(presented
posthumously)
presented
by Toby Ives, MANNA FoodBank
Ann Fritchner offered her congratulations to Kitty Schaller, Chair, and Chris
Georgiades, Co-Chair, and to the entire National Philanthropy Day 2003 Committee:
Mary Craig, Sana Efird, Mark Goldstein, Albert Gooch, Julie C. Heinitsh,
Chase Jeffords, Laura Leatherwood, Sue LeLievre, Jim Manring, Jan Milin, Rebecca
Nelms
Keil, Donna Pierce, Penny Rush, Ed Seel and Wilson Sims, Jr.
The membership of the AFP Western North Carolina Chapter wishes to express appreciation
to these sponsors for underwriting a portion of the expenses of this special
event.
Patron
Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel
McAuley Foundation
Mission Healthcare Foundation
Benefactor
BB&T
CarePartners Foundation
HomeTrust Bank
North Carolina Community Foundation
Friends
Ann Fritschner, ACFRE—Donor & Non-Profit Consultant
Haywood Community College Foundation
Haywood Regional Medical Center
HunterKemper Consulting
Park Ridge Hospital Foundation
Prudential Financial Planning Services—Dwight Efird and Jeff Palmer, ChFC
WestCare Health System
Western Carolina University
Renaissance Asheville Hotel (In-Kind)
Vanwingerden Green Houses (In-Kind)
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President’s
Message
I thank each of you all for what you do every day to make
our world a better, safer, cleaner place in which to work,
live, love and play.
It truly is an honor to serve as President of this fine chapter
and to work with such an incredibly talented and gifted group
of volunteer leaders – on
the Board, on the National Philanthropy Day Committee and on the Summer Workshop – just
to name a few.
In 2004 we will host our first ever Chapter Day of Service for one organization
in our Region. I will ask for nominations in December and January so we can make
the announcement at our February 2004 meeting. Please think how your organization
could use 80 strong backs, loving hearts and 160 open arms in order to accomplish
something special.
Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas, Healthy New Year wishes and may God continue
to bless each of us.
Ann Fritchner, ACFRE
President Association of Fundraising Professionals
Western North Carolina
Chapter
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Maybe Times Really Are Tough
Recently, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported that contributions
to the nation's largest charities fell in 2002 for the first
time in 12 years. Economic uncertainty on the part of donors
and heightened competition for funding among charities were
cited as reasons for the decline. Recent reports commissioned
by the Aspen Institute's Nonprofit Sector Research Fund suggest
that nonprofits providing social services may continue to struggle
financially, even after the predicted economic recovery.
Is there a quick answer to today's funding challenges? Probably not. Two things
spring to my mind. First, that relationship building is what is most important.
In the end, people give to what they hold most dear and what is front and center
in their minds. Second, that it's a good time for every nonprofit to take a hard
look at mission, market and money — for every program they offer.
Here's hoping the holiday season is a generous one for our nonprofits. |
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