What is National Philanthropy Day?
National Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside on the fifteenth of November. The purpose of National Philanthropy Day is to recognize the great contributions that philanthropy and those active in the philanthropic community have on the enrichment of our world. On this special day, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Quad Cities (AFP-QC) hosts an annual awards presentation in honor of National Philanthropy Day. During this awards presentation, we reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible by bestowing numerous awards to honor those that are making a difference through philanthropy.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
National Philanthropy Day hosted by AFP-QC
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Rhythm City Casino and Hotel
6:30 PM Doors Open
Hosted appetizers and cash bar
7:30 PM Program and Awards
Photos of winners and networking hour
8:30 PM Event Concludes
An evening of celebrating those in the Quad Cities community whose charitable work, philanthropic endeavors, and innovative generosity inspired many in 2023. Both award winners and nominees will be showcased.
NPD 2023 Sponsors
Benevolent Sponsors
Royal Neighbors of America
Wastyn & Associates
Altruistic sponsor
TWB Fundraising
Sponsorship Opportunties
NPD 2023 Winners Announced!
Outstanding Philanthropists: Jim and Michelle Russell
One of AFP’s highest honors, this award is given to an individual who has made a monumental impact in the community through its support of local nonprofit organizations. Winners have a proven record of exceptional generosity and fundraising leadership. Through direct financial support, they have demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility, encouraging others to take philanthropic leadership roles. Russell was nominated by Sara Connors, Digital Content Manager at Russell Construction.
Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Joscelyn Rowe, CFRE
This award recognizes an outstanding individual with an enduring record of exceptional leadership skills in inspiring and motivating others to leave a philanthropic legacy through estate giving, charitable bequests or another planned giving vehicle. Rowe was nominated by Mary Egger, Development Director at Family Resources.
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Wynne Schafer
This award honors an individual who demonstrates exceptional skills in coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for fundraising projects for the benefit of charitable organizations. Shafer was nominated by Patrick Downing, Director of Development at Figge Art Museum.
Outstanding Civic Service Organization: Royal Neighbors and Amy Jones
This award honors an organization that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement. Winners have a proven record of exceptional generosity and leadership. Royal Neighbors and Amy Jones were nominated by Megan Tarasi, Director of Annual Giving at St. Ambrose University.
Outstanding Youth: Cherie Henningsen
This award recognizes service by a young person, through age 18, who has demonstrated exceptional commitment and leadership in the community through his/her guidance and dedication to philanthropy. Henningsen was nominated by Marcie Ordaz, Executive Director of Lift Women’s Foundation.
NOMINATIONS
Help us honor those that are making a difference through philanthropy and nominate them for one of the following:
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The Outstanding Philanthropist or Outstanding Charitable Family award, one of AFP’s highest honors, is given to an individual or group who has made a monumental impact in the community through its support of local nonprofit organizations. Winners have a proven record of exceptional generosity and fundraising leadership. Through direct financial support, they have demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility, encouraging others to take philanthropic leadership roles.
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Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser recognizes an individual or family who demonstrates exceptional skills in coordinating and motivating groups of volunteers for fundraising projects for the benefit of charitable organizations.
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Outstanding civic/service organization, Foundation, Corporation or Corporate Foundation: honors an organization that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement. Winners have a proven record of exceptional generosity and leadership.
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Outstanding Youth/Youth Group award recognizes service by a young person(s), through age 18, who has demonstrated exceptional commitment and leadership in the community through his/her guidance and dedication to philanthropy.
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The Outstanding Planned Giving Professional Award is bestowed annually in recognition of outstanding service in the field of charitable gift planning in the Quad Cities region. Recipients have a proven record of leadership; have demonstrated success in inspiring clients, donors, or other professionals to incorporate gift planning into their charitable giving work; and practices their profession in an exemplary manner.
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The Outstanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Professional Award recognizes an outstanding community and business leader who has contributed to the value of the Quad Cities Communities through leading by example, educating, teaching, and listening. This individual has successfully demonstrated the highest level of professionalism and consistently demonstrates the foundational principles of inclusion: rceating a sense of welcoming, belonging, and safe space. This individual embodies and inspires unity, collaboration, accountability, and meaningful, visible and intentional action.
Past Award Recipients
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Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Dr. Joe and Ann Lohmuller Nominated by Melinda “Missy” Gowey, CFRE, Executive Director, Genesis Health Services Foundation
Outstanding Planned Giving Professional David Nelson Honoree selected by the Quad City Planned Giving Council
Outstanding Youth Group Teens for Tomorrow (T4T) Nominated by Esmeralda Kizer, Board Member, Quad Cities Community Foundation
Outstanding Foundation Regional Development Authority Nominated by Tracy Singleton, Executive Director, Together Making a Better Community
Outstanding Charitable Family Donna and Paul VanDuyne Nominated by Barb Melbourne with Clare Thompson, Palmer College of Chiropractic
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Outstanding Philanthropist Heidi Huiskamp-Collins, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp-Collins Investments, LLC Nominated by Rebecca Arnold, Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
Outstanding Corporation / Corporate Foundation Ascentra Credit Union, Nominated by Quad Cities Community Foundation
Outstanding Planned Giving Professional Tom Hammar of Hammar and Associates Nominated by Trista Foster of Quad Cities Planned Giving Council
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Due to the Pandemic, the awards were not held as usual and all philanthropists were recognized:
Amber Wood - Lead(h)er
Ann Watkins - Ballet Quad Cities
Bill and Cathy Litwinow - Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities
Bill Hannan - Genesius Theatre Foundation
Chelsea Frame (The Happy Cat Tattoo) and Aimee Ford (AF Studio) - Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
Chris and Mary Rayburn - Quad City Arts
Christine Engebrecht - New Kingdom Trailriders
Clyde and Donna Schoeck Family - Quad City Botanical Center
Dan and Kathy Kilen - Safe Families for Children, Quad Cities
Danny Joe Memorial Golf Tournament - Children’s Cancer Connection
Dave Heller/Quad Cities River Bandits - Genesis Foundation
David and Sally Nelson - Prince of Peace Catholic School
Don and Kathy Healy - The Arc of the Quad Cities Area
Dr. Colette Hostetler - Child Abuse Council
Dr. Dennis and Vicki Palmer - Genesis Philanthropy
Dr. Eric Dippel - Pleasant Valley Educational Foundation
Dr. Richard and Judy Kreiter - Vera French Foundation
George and Doris Straetker - German American Heritage Center
Heidi and Timothy Hobkirk - Dress for Success Quad Cities
Heidi Huiskamp Collins - NEST (Nourish Everyone Sustainably Together) and Heart of Hope Ministries
Hunt and Diane Harris - Figge Art Museum
Jerry Lyphout - Friendship Manor, Inc.
Jim Victor (posthumously) - Lourdes Catholic School
Joan Vogelgesang - Christian Care
Jodie Shagrin Kavensky - NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative
Josie Harvey - VTG Association
Karen Beshears - Spring Forward
Kathi and Steve Morency - LeClaire Community Library/Friends of the Library and Family Resources
Kay Sigardson Poor - Humility Homes and Services, Inc.
Kent Pilcher - SAL Family & Community Services
Lisa Craig - Trinity Health Foundation
LuAnn Haydon - Living Proof Exhibit
Lynn and Dennis Quinn Family - Quad Cities Community Foundation
Mary Riordan - The Center for Youth and Family Services
Mike and Jan Peters - Handicapped Development Center
Msgr. John Hyland - St. Ambrose University
Our members and visitors for their faithful support of the Family Museum, nominated by the Family Museum
Our Y members who gave their membership fees as a donation to support families in need. - Two Rivers YMCA
Pamela Druger - Hand in Hand
Paul Martin - Women’s Choice Center
QCHI Board Members - Quad City Health Initiative (QCHI)
Quad Cities Community Foundation - Fresh Films
Robert Ontiveros - Black Hawk College Foundation
Rusty and Doris Unterzuber - River Music Experience
Sue Lerschen-Cassatt - Alternatives for the Older Adult
The Howe Foundation - Hoover Presidential Foundation
The Werner Family - Nahant Marsh Education Center
Thomas and Karen Kenyon - Humane Society of Scott County
Tim Baldwin and Pat Sherman - Narratives QC
Tom Spitzfaden - Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Tri-City Garden Club - Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House
Vickie and Don Pruter - Bizz Jazz Society
Vickie Anne Palmer - Palmer College of Chiropractic
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Distinguished Service to Philanthropy James and Carol Horstmann
Outstanding Philanthropist
Linda BowersOutstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Frank ClarkOutstanding Planned Giving Professional
Steve GoebelOutstanding Foundation
John Deere FoundationOutstanding Fundraising Executive
Kimberly Findlay -
Outstanding Philanthropist
Dick KleineOutstanding Philanthropic Family
Deanna and Rob WoodallOutstanding Volunteer Fundraisers
Tom Rowe, Tom Thoms, Jim Millman (Break the Cycle)Outstanding Planned Giving Professional
John SloverOutstanding Company/Corporation
Phil and Jackie Young, Fleet Feet SportsOutstanding Fundraising Executive
Missy GoweyOutstanding AFP Chapter Member
Clare Thompson