Philanthropy Day in Hampton Roads                                         

Dear AFP-HR Registrants of Philanthropy in Hampton Roads,

On November 17, an emergency meeting of the Board of Directors convened to consider options for 2009 National Philanthropy Day which was a victim of last week's nor’easter. 

The Board evaluated options that ranged from doing all, portions or none of the original 2009 NPD program.   The issue of timing was also discussed, particularly in light of the upcoming holiday season.

Many factors played against rescheduling the event.  In the end, it was concluded that professional fundraisers face too many demands on their time in the final six weeks of the year to effectively recreate this event and guarantee the first rate experience you all deserve.  Too many days will be lost to holidays and too many of us already have other events scheduled.  We are an organization of volunteers and that entails some limitations, no matter how dedicated we may be.  

Thus, with heavy hearts, we were compelled to cancel National Philanthropy Day for 2009.

This does not alter the fact that the NPD co-chairs Mary Kate Andris and Debbie Eliason did a remarkable and impressive and stellar job of guiding this event to what would have been its most successful year ever.  They and their committee are to be congratulated and have earned the gratitude of every development professional in the Hampton Roads region.  Thank you!!

The AFP-HR Chapter spent money on this event and will suffer a financial loss, the full extent of which is not yet known.  If you already paid your registration fee, we hope you will consider that fee a contribution to the support of the fundraising profession in our region.  Everything our chapter does is to serve our fellow fundraisers.  However, if you require a refund, we understand and will issue a refund to you or your organization.  Email Chapter Administrator Teri Commander at info@afphr.org

Thank you for your patience and understanding and for supporting the Hampton Roads Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  From the board and the NPD committee, our best wishes for a successful end of year campaign!

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Phillip E. Perdue

The 8TH ANNUAL

 NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY

 IN HAMPTON ROADS

Thursday, November 12, 2009

7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

 Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel

425 Water Street, Portsmouth, VA

Honor the spirit of giving!
      Celebrate the inspired giving of our community!
         Pay tribute to the professional excellence of our colleagues!    

2009 Philanthropy Day Honorees  

Outstanding Philanthropist
G. Robert Aston 
 
Outstanding Foundation
Beazley Foundation

 
 
AFP-HR Chapter Nominee for the AFP International Campbell & Company Award Board

United Way of South Hampton Roads Women's Leadership Council

Program Schedule

Title Sponsor

 

Sponsored by

 

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Rocket Direct 
Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council
VANNO –Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations
Fleet Printing 

                                            

 

Every year, the Hampton Roads community recognizes the value of philanthropy — and those who are active in the philanthropic community — at the AFP-Hampton Roads’ Chapter celebration of National Philanthropy Day. 
CFRE credit offered

 

Register Now - Click this Link to Register

Deadline to register: November 2, 2009

AFP-HR Member cost: $65                    Non-Member cost: $85

Lunch only cost: $50

 

 

 

Full participation in 8^th Annual Hampton Roads National Philanthropy Dayis applicable for 4.25 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification."

 

 

  

Sponsorship Info & Benefits

Deadline to sponsor: October 30, 2009

Each of the sponsor levels includes various benefits, including tickets to the luncheon and awards ceremony.

 

 For more information, please contact Mary Kate Andris at mktandris@cox.netor
Debbie Eliason at debbie.eliason@whro.org.