Each November the Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals joins national and international colleagues to celebrate individuals and organizations that have dedicated themselves to philanthropy.

We host one of the oldest and largest National Philanthropy Day celebrations in the country, with over 700 attendees. 

This year marks our 21st celebration of National Philanthropy Day on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at the Signature Grand.
 
Community leaders, non-profit organizations, volunteers, and donors will gather to honor outstanding philanthropic leaders, who have invested their passion, time, talents, and financial support to better their community. 

We encourage you to nominate this year’s awardees for outstanding philanthropic corporation, small business, foundation, organization, individual, family, and youth.  

This is also a chance for non-profit organizations to inspire their own key volunteers and donors. Year after year, attendees have commented that they feel invigorated by the stories they hear.  We encourage you to honor your volunteers and donors by hosting them at the luncheon. Your mission is sure to benefit from their renewed energy and passion.

2008 Honorees

• Outstanding Philanthropist - Scott Rothstein, Esq.
• Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation - Jarden Consumer Solutions
• Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation - Peacock Foundation
• Outstanding Philanthropic Organization Service Award - Seminole Tribe of Florida
• Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser - Douglas & Linda Von Allmen
• Outstanding Fundraising Executive - Barbara Witte
• Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy - Ben Bibliowicz
• Lifetime Philanthropic Achievement Award - Robert Elmore