On National Philanthropy Day (NPD) we celebrate the extraordinary change
that fundraising and philanthropy have helped to create in our world and our community!
Each year, the Cape Fear Region Chapter honors an Outstanding Philanthropist and Outstanding Fundraiser, who are recognized and celebrated at our local NPD event in November!
NPD is also our chapter’s annual fundraiser. Funds raised provide continuing education, membership, and conference scholarships for chapter members, providing meaningful professional development opportunities that strengthen the nonprofits members serve.
Interested in helping with the 2024 NPD event? Serve on the NPD Committee!
We need your help with nominations, event planning, securing sponsorships, and publicity in order to make this event a success.
Contact afpcapefear@gmail.com to volunteer.
What is National Philanthropy Day?
Philanthropy is “the love of humankind,” and National Philanthropy Day® (NPD)—November 15—is the day that thousands of people around the world come together to both put that word into action and recognize the change that word has brought to our communities.
NPD celebrates giving, volunteering and charitable engagement and highlights the accomplishments that philanthropy makes to our society and our world.
National Philanthropy Day® is both an official day and a grassroots movement. Every year, since 1986 when President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed November 15th as National Philanthropy Day®, communities across the globe have celebrated by hosting events to recognize activities of donors, volunteers, foundations, leaders, corporations, and others engaged in philanthropy.
| OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIST | OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISER | PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ken Dull 2020 Linda Wilson 2019 Ann Campbell-Morin 2018 Joe and Whitney Finley 2017 Judy Girard 2016 Bobby Harrelson 2015 Ricky and Diane Benton 2014 Peter Hexter 2013 John Monteith 2012 Reid and Linda Murchison 2011 Tim Milam 2010 Louise Coggins and Dickson Baldridge (TIE) 2009 Linda and Vance Ferrigno |
2023 Katie Tate, Lower Cape Fear LifeCare 2022 “TrailBlazer Award” Kitty Yerkes, Cape Fear Museum 2020 Bob Hartsook, Hartsook 2019 Logan Thompson, Welcome Home Angel 2018 JC Lyle, WARM 2017 Mary Bradley, WHQR 2016 Jane Birnbach, CFRE, Good Shepherd Center 2015 Bob Jones, CFCC 2014 Vicki Dull, Harrelson Center 2013 Kitty Yerkes, Habitat For Humanity 2012 Melissa Reabold, UWCFA 2011 Diane Lomax, Domestic Violence Shelter 2010 Reed Wallace, Wilmington Symphony 2009 Laurie Taylor, CFRE, Lower Cape Fear Hospice |
2020 Women’s Impact Network (WIN) 2019 Heath and Sons Management, LLC 2018 Food Lion 2017 Wells Fargo 2016 Live Oak Bank 2015 Junior League of Wilmington, NC 2014 Home Depot Foundation 2013 First Federal Bank 2012 State Employees Credit Union 2011 Wilmington Civitan Chapter 2010 Corning, Inc. 2009 PPD |
| VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER | STUDENT IN PHILANTHROPY | FUNDRAISING BOARD OF THE DIRECTORS |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Rob Kaiser 2019 Alan Perry 2018 Meg Caswell & Liz Carroll 2017 Linda Wilson 2016 Laura Jones 2015 Sandy Spiers 2014 Betsy Leonard 2013 Denise Szaloky 2012 Coach Ronald Watson 2011 Murrie and Teresa Lee 2010 Bo Dean 2009 Beth Pancoe |
2020 Emma Martin 2019 Amiya and Amari Libingi 2018 Vincent Walsh 2017 Katie Evans 2016 No Nominations 2015 Robert Penna-Welch 2014 Drake Harper, Brunswick Community College 2013 Hoggard High School Art Club – Katy Hufham 2012 Michael Castoro, Topsail High Performing Arts 2011 No Nominations 2010 UNCW Chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon |
2020 NourishNC 2019 Cape Fear Literacy Council 2018 Lakeside Partners 2017 Phoenix Hometown Hires 2016 Brunswick Community College Foundation 2015 Cape Fear Community College Foundation 2014 No Nominations 2013 Airlie Gardens Foundation 2012 The Carousel Center Child Advocacy Center |
2020 National Philanthropy Day Awards
Volunteer Fundraiser Nominees
Rob Kaiser
Betty Lanier
And the winner is…
Student in Philanthropy Nominee
Emma Martin
And the winner is…
Fundraising Board of Directors Nominees
Good Shepherd Center
NourishNC
United Way of the Cape Fear Area
and the winner is…
Philanthropist of the Year Nominees
Dinah Gore
Linda Wilson
Congratulations to…
Philanthropic Organization Nominees
Bank of America
Landfall Foundation
Lighthouse Beer & Wine
nCino, Inc.
The Help Hub, at The Harrelson Center
United Way of the Cape Fear Area
Women’s Impact Network of New Hanover County
and the winner is…
Fundraising Executive Nominees
Bob Hartsook
Jim Karl
Congratulations to …
How the 2020 Honorees were Chosen
We are grateful for the following individuals, who took the time to evaluate the 2020 National Philanthropy Day Award nominations. Using a metrics based system, deciding on this year’s honorees. Be sure to watch for our posts of Facebook the week of November 9-15 for the announcement of those being honored.
2020 Judges Panel
Jennifer Adams, Corning Inc.
Jeffrey L. Brudney, Ph.D., University of North Carolina Wilmington
Marty Fukuda, N2 Publishing
Jennifer Gallo, Smart Start of New Hanover County
Judy Girard, GLOW Academy
Dan Heist, University of North Carolina Wilmington
LaDonna Hopkins, H & H Consulting
Jennie Jackson, Bank of America
Tracy Meadows, Independent Accountant/Consultant; QENO Coach
Dr. Jeanine M. Mingé, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Art Ordoqui, Salesforce
Becky Slemons, American Cancer Society
Anne Sorhagen, North Carolina Community Foundation