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2012 NPD - Nomination Form and Guidelines

2012 National Philanthropy Day® Idaho Awards

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November 13, 2012 –The Riverside Hotel, Boise

 

What is National Philanthropy Day®?

 

National Philanthropy Day® is a special day set aside in November to recognize and celebrate the endless daily contributions individuals and organizations across the world make to countless causes and missions.  NPD is coordinated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), a professional association of those devoted to generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of charitable institutions.  Last year, more than 125 AFP chapters held NPD events across North America.

 

National Philanthropy Day® Idaho Award Categories

 

Outstanding Philanthropist: an individual, couple or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity who, through direct financial support, has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility.

 

Outstanding Corporation (Large and Small Categories): a corporation or its foundation that has demonstrated outstanding commitment through direct financial, in-kind, or volunteer support to nonprofit organizations and charitable projects in Idaho.

 

Outstanding Foundation:  a foundation that has proven outstanding commitment through financial support and encouragement, motivation of others to take a leadership role in philanthropy and national, international, and community involvement. 

 

Outstanding Media/Marketing *: individuals or organizations that have, through direct involvement or using their circles of influence, furthered causes for nonprofits and charities in Idaho communities.

 

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, The MelloDee Thornton Award: individuals that have demonstrated exceptional skills in coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for fundraising projects that benefit charitable institutions, as well as a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy.

 

Outstanding Development Executive: an outstanding individual fundraising professional demonstrating commitment to the profession, knowledge of the industry, and leadership capabilities. The individual exemplifies the ethics and standards set forth by AFP.

 

Outstanding Youth Ages 5-17 or 18-21: individuals or groups of young people between the ages of 5-17 or 18-21 who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the community through service, volunteering, and fundraising, and serve as an example for others. 

 

Award for Outstanding Public Service *: an individual, couple, family, or business that has demonstrated exceptional leadership in major fundraising campaigns and projects benefiting a charitable organization. 

 

Notes: Recipients of Idaho awards can be nominated for the National Awards for Philanthropy, which will be presented at the AFP International Conference in April 2013.  * indicates Idaho awards that do not have a corollary national award.

 

National Philanthropy Day® Idaho Nomination Guidelines

 

Selection Process: 

 

Any individual may submit nominations for any one or more award(s), regardless of AFP membership.  Criteria for the nominations are listed on the following pages.  Completeness of information is essential for consideration.  An NPD award committee comprised of AFP representatives, community leaders, past award recipients and others will select recipients for each award from among the nominees, based on the AFP’s selection criteria.  If, in the judgment of the committee, no nominee meets the criteria, an award may not be given in a category.

 

Presentation of Awards:

 

All National Philanthropy Day® Idaho award recipients will receive their awards at the 2012 AFP National Philanthropy Day® event on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. 

 

Submitting Award Nominations:

 

1)      Please discuss your intention to submit an award nomination with your nominee BEFORE proceeding to ensure they want to be publically recognized and are able to attend the National Philanthropy Day® event on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 7:30 – 9:00 am at the Riverside Hotel, 2900 Chinden Boulevard, Boise, Idaho to accept his/her award.  If they are unable to attend, you may still submit a nomination.

 

2)      Send in your nominations on time.  Nomination forms and attachments can be emailed (preferred) or mailed to NPD Jury Chair, Beth Markley at AFP Idaho, PO Box 7225, Boise, ID 83707 or beth@markley.com by July 31, 2012.  Mailed entries must be postmarked by the deadline.  Late entries will not be accepted.

 

3)      Completed narratives should be no longer than three typewritten pages and must address each award criterion.  Please note each criterion and address each one separately in narrative form.

 

4)      Two (2) letters of support from individuals who have worked with the nominee are required.  These should enhance, rather than replace, narrative in addressing the criteria.  When including supporting documents, the narrative should discuss the documents.  No videos or electronic attachments will be accepted.

 

 

 

National Philanthropy Day® Idaho Award Criteria:

 

Outstanding Philanthropist: Nominations should include information describing the impressive charitable contributions made by the nominee, including the following with specific examples:

 

  1. Description of participation in and gift support of nonprofit organizations in the community, nationally and/or internationally – 65 points.
  2. Description of philanthropic support of innovative approaches to solving problems – 10 points.
  3. Evidence of encouraging, motivating others to take leadership roles in philanthropy (i.e. challenge gifts, matching gifts, etc.) – 25 points.

 

Outstanding Corporation (Large and Small Categories): Large Corporations may include those that operate both inside and outside of Idaho.  Small Corporations should be those that operate primarily in Idaho.  Please list your nominee’s charitable achievements, including:

 

  1. Evidence of philanthropic support for innovative approaches to solving problems locally, nationally, and/or internationally – 45 points.
  2. Description of impact of support and achievements accomplished through the corporation’s efforts – 40 points.
  3. Evidence of encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement – 15 points.

 

Outstanding Foundation: Nominations should describe the foundation’s outstanding commitment to philanthropy, including the following information on the nominee’s achievements:

 

  1. Evidence of philanthropic support for innovative approaches to solving problems locally, nationally, and/or internationally – 45 points.
  2. Description of impact of support and achievements accomplished through the foundation’s efforts – 40 points.
  3. Evidence of encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement – 15 points.

 

Outstanding Media/Marketing: Please include the information about how this nominee has, through direct involvement or using their circle of influence, furthered the causes for Idaho nonprofits and charities, including:

 

  1. Evidence of philanthropic support for innovative approaches to solving problems locally, nationally, and/or internationally.  Please list specific charities with which the nominee has directly worked – 45 points.
  2. Description of impact of support and achievements accomplished through the media representative’s efforts – 35 points.
  3. Evidence of encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement – 20 points.

 

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, The MelloDee Thornton Award: Please explain how the nominee has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating groups of volunteers for major fundraising projects, for more than one nonprofit organization.  List your nominee’s specific achievements for the past year or several years, such as:

 

  1. Evidence of quality leadership and organizational ability in fundraising campaigns – 25 points.
  2. Description of time, effort, and personal financial commitment – 25 points.
  3. Description of fundraising goals achieved by his/her efforts – 15 points.
  4. Evidence of success in recruiting and motivating others – 20 points.
  5. Description of participation in other local, national, and/or international nonprofit organizations – 15 points.

 

Outstanding Development Executive: Please describe how the nominee practices the fundraising profession in an exemplary manner, including the following:

 

  1. Description of career achievements, length and tenure of fundraising background, experience and results.  The recipient must have at least 15 years of professional fundraising experience – 25 points.
  2. Evidence of quality of leadership that is effective, creative and stimulating, and that the individual acts as a team player – 20 points.
  3. Membership in AFP and evidence the individual practices and promotes the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice for fundraising professionals (available at www.afpnet.org) – 20 points.
  4. Description of individual’s commitment to continuing professional development, including certification (CFRE/ACFRE), conference participation, publication and/or professional education – 15 points.
  5. Evidence of commitment to fundraising and philanthropy through voluntary service and financial support of nonprofit organizations – 20 points.

 

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Ages 5-17 or 18-23: Your nomination should include the following information about the individual or group of young people:

 

  1. Description of the time, talent and/or treasure the youth gave for the common good and the results t hat were achieved. Please include goals, description of the process, the budget (if relevant) and other people involved (adult leaders or advisers) – 40 points.
  2. Description of the impact the nominee had on the community, including numbers of people involved, financial impact, organizations helped, etc. Please include the names and contact information of individuals at the organizations who benefited from the nominee’s work – 30 points.
  3. Long term impact of the nominee’s work. Will the project(s) be ongoing and has the nominee considered next steps or is working on other projects? – 20 points.
  4. Evidence the project(s) can serve as a prototype for others or is easily replicable in other communities – 10 points.

 

 

Additional Awards:

The Award for Outstanding Public Service is selected by the NPD award committee; nominations for the award are not accepted at this time.

 

 

Should you have questions regarding the nomination guidelines, award criteria, or process for submitting nominations, please contact NPD Jury Chair, Beth Markley at (208) 484-4424 or beth@markley.com.

2012 National Philanthropy Day® Idaho Awards

Nomination Form

 

Please complete the following information for each nominee, using additional pages if necessary.  Be sure to review the enclosed NPD Nomination Guidelines and the award criteria.  Nomination forms and supporting material may be mailed or emailed in total to Beth  Markley, NPD Jury Chair at PO Box 7225, Boise ID 83707 or emailed (preferred) to beth@markley.com by July 31, 2012.

 

Award Category (Please check one category per nomination form):

 

-       AFP Idaho Outstanding Philanthropist(s)

-       AFP Idaho Outstanding Corporation, Category I Large

-       AFP Idaho Outstanding Corporation, Category II Small

-       AFP Idaho Outstanding Foundation

-       AFP Idaho Outstanding Media/Marketing

-       AFP Idaho Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

-       AFP Idaho Outstanding Development Executive

-       AFP Idaho Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Ages   □  Ages 5-17    or    □  Ages 18-21

 

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Philanthropic biographical sketch of the Nominee (individual, organization, group), limited to 35 words. 

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

Please complete and submit the following with your nomination form:

□ Two letters of support from individuals that have worked with the nominee.

 

□ Completed narrative (1-3 typewritten pages) addressing each award criterion, as described

      in the nomination guidelines on pages 3-5 of this document.

 

 

The deadline for all nominations is July 31, 2012.  Electronic copy of this form is available on the AFP-Idaho Chapter website at http://afpidaho.afpnet.org.  Applications can be emailed (preferred) to beth@markley.com, or mailed to the following address:

 

 

Beth Markley, CFRE, NPD Jury Chair

AFP Idaho, PO Box 7225, Boise, ID 83707

Email: beth@markley.com

 

 

 

 

 

THANK YOU for helping us recognize the individuals, corporations, and foundations devoted to supporting Idaho nonprofits and charitable projects.  We appreciate the effort you put into this application and assure you it will be given full consideration.