A real-life Santa named Sidney Dewberry - Examiner.com

A real-life Santa named Sidney Dewberry - Examiner.com: "It was Dewberry’s leadership that helped George Mason University raise $142 million for new facilities, equipment and programs.

His tireless work earned him national recognition last month at the 2006 Philanthropy Day held in Washington by the Association of Fund Raising Professionals.

They awarded Dewberry their Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer award for his work."

Tillamook group garners philanthropy award

Tillamook group garners philanthropy award: "WHEELER - Although they typically toil in anonymity, Hope Chest Thrift Store volunteers recently received high-profile honors for their work.

Tillamook County Charities - the organization that operates the Wheeler and Rockaway Beach thrift stores - received Outstanding Volunteer Group award during the Oregon Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Anniversary Philanthropy Awards luncheon, in Portland Nov. 30."

Carroll County Times: Westminster, Maryland

Carroll County Times: Westminster, Maryland: "We're workers,' Martin Hill said. 'Philanthropists are people with names like Krieger or Carneige.'

But there's evidence that it is completely appropriate to call the Hills philanthropists. Recently, Martin Hill chaired McDaniel's comprehensive 'Defining Moment' campaign, which raised more than $41 million. Kelly is now heading up a similar effort at Carroll Community College, aiming to raise $4 million that would go to everything from student scholarships to the school's library and nursing program.

Plus, they have an official philanthropist designation. In October they were named 2006's outstanding philanthropists of the year by the Maryland chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta Daily World: "Atlanta construction executive Herman J. Russell Sr. believes that philanthropy, as well as entrepreneurship, plays an integral role in one's life.
He is chairman of H.J. Russell & Co., one of the nation's largest African American-owned companies.
'I have always believed in giving back of my time and resources to support initiatives that help to improve the quality of life for others,' Russell said.
He was recognized as the 2006 Georgia Philanthropist of the Year for his work with local youth by the Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in November."

Good causes, effects

Good causes, effects:
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"The Greater New Orleans Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) celebrated a quarter century plus one by honoring worthy individuals and organizations at the Philanthropy Day Luncheon. Five were hailed as 'outstanding': East Jefferson General Hospital Executive Director J. Stanley Maher (fundraising professional); the Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation (foundation, and represented by David Edwards); Lockheed Martin Space Systems (corporate philanthropist, and represented by Marion LaNasa, director of public affairs); M. Cleland Powell (volunteer fund raiser); and, in the Outstanding Philanthropist category, Anne Gauthier and daughters Celeste, Cherie and Michelle. Laura Politz represented the Junior League of New Orleans, the recipient of the Board of Directors Award. She is the League's president."

Kansas City Star | 12/02/2006 | Shawnee’s Straub gains philanthropy award

Kansas City Star | 12/02/2006 | Shawnee’s Straub gains philanthropy award: "Shawnee’s Straub gains philanthropy award
Construction company leader has provided support for almost 50 area organizations.
By EDIE HALL
The Kansas City Star

Some describe him as a “true philanthropist.”

But 76-year-old Ernest Straub Jr. says he’s just lived and worked around outstanding people and they “rubbed off” on him."

Making the world better at 16 - Newsday.com

Making the world better at 16 - Newsday.com: "A slender, earnest 16-year-old who goes door-to-door to raise money and awareness for lupus sufferers, took his place recently among the pillars of Long Island philanthropy.

Andrew Alderman, a junior at East Meadow High School, was chosen for the first 'Leaders of Tomorrow' award from the Long Island chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals"

IU's Dance Marathon recognized with award

IU's Dance Marathon recognized with award: "IU's Dance Marathon recognized with award

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Dec. 1, 2006

Indiana University's Dance Marathon was recently recognized for its annual fund-raiser.

The Indiana Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) recognized IU Dance Marathon with a 2006 Philanthropy Award—'Outstanding Civic Organization.' IU Dance Marathon was nominated for the award by Riley Children's Foundation."