• Pride Mobility Products Corp., Outstanding Corporation
• The Luzerne Foundation, Outstanding Foundation
• Sue and Joe Hand & Family, Outstanding Philanthropists
• Letha Wells Reinheimer, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
• Sue Helwig, Outstanding Fundraising Executive
• Jane E. Oppenheim, Lifetime Achievement

“This year’s event plans to be very special. We have an amazing group of honorees and are celebrating AFP’s 50th Anniversary,” said John Dawe, CFRE, Chapter President. “Our region is known for its resilient generosity. Philanthropy Day is something we look forward to each year as it further excites the spirit of Philanthropy.”

The 2009 Philanthropy Day awards will be presented at the Philanthropy Day Luncheon on Friday, November 20, 2009 starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Mohegan Sun Seasons Banquet Room in Plains, PA.

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This is the first in the organization’s 2009-10 educational programming series and will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at the Woodlands Inn & Resort, Wilkes-Barre. Reservations are required and can be made at http://afpmentor.eventbrite.com or by calling Mary Lou Miller at 570-586-3432.

Panelists include:

* Kathleen Matthews, President, Junior Achievement of NEPA, Inc.;
* Craig M. Lukatch, Director of Development, Wyoming Valley Children’s Association;
* Christopher Kelly, Development Director, the Osterhout Free Library;
* Lauren Pluskey, Director of Annual Giving, Wilkes University;
* Amy Hetro, Development & Markering Director, Leadership Wilkes-Barre; and
* Susan Dantona Jolley, Director of Donor Relations, Wilkes University

According to Maculloch, “Mentoring is an effective means of bolstering professional confidence and addressing precise questions and issues on fundraising through a personal one-on-one relationship. This new program allows seasoned fundraisers the opportunity to serve our profession by giving back their time, talent and expertise, while coaching and providing invaluable information for new fund raisers entering or shaping their development careers and their breath of knowledge.”

Cost of attendance is $15 for AFP members and $25 for not-yet members and day-of registrants. Registration is accepted via e-mail to events@afpnepa.org and online at http://afpmentor.eventbrite.com. Please address any questions to Mary Lou Miller at 570-586-3432.

“FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS WILL PRESENT
“BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN FUNDRAISING”

September 21, 2008 [Wilkes-Barre, Pa.] – The Northeastern Pennsylvania chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) announced that Paul Strunk, Scranton will present “Building Relationships in Fundraising” – the second in the organization’s 2008-09 Professional Development Series.

Strunk will speak at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at the Portafino Ristorante, 900 Schechter Drive, Wilkes-Barre.  Register Now.

“People give to people, to peers, and to vision – often fulfilling a need. We must remember that donor needs are central to the fundraising,” said Strunk. “The need for a donor to honor a loved one, themselves, or a person who has impacted their life through a connection to your organization must be unlocked and nurtured. That courtship is key to a major gift ask.”

Paul Strunk comes to his position of Director of Capital Resources at Marywood University with more than 25 years experience in nonprofit management, fundraising and development. An expert in major gift programs and capital campaigns, Strunk has led fundraising campaigns that have netted in excess of $25 Million. Prior to joining Marywood in 2005, he served as chief development officer at both The University of Scranton and Wilkes University.

He served as the founding president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Pocono Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter in 1991 and served on its board of directors from 1991 to 1996.

Cost of attendance is $15 for AFP members and $25 for not-yet members and day-of registrants. Registration is accepted via e-mail to events@afpnepa.org and online at http://afpoctober.eventbrite.com. Please address any questions to Mary Lou Miller at 570-586-3432.

About the Association of Fundraising Professionals
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30,000 members in more than 190 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. The Northeastern Pennsylvania chapter sponsors monthly luncheons, seminars, and continuing education workshops for nonprofit organization professionals in the Greater Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area. More information available at http://www.afpnepa.org.