Fundraising group seeks philanthropy nominees
The Mahoning/Shenango Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is now accepting nominations for outstanding philanthropists to be honored at the eighteenth annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman.
Nominations are being accepted in the following seven categories: Outstanding Individual (or family) Philanthropist; Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist; Outstanding Small Business Philanthropist; Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser; Outstanding Civic Organization; Outstanding Young Philanthropist; and Legacy Award.
There are specific criteria for each category. In addition, each nominee should be able to demonstrate exceptional generosity and civic responsibility in providing financial support, time, and leadership for a charitable cause or causes. Nominees should have an exemplary record of civic responsibility in support of philanthropic causes that benefit the community and advance philanthropy in general. Nominees must be residents of Mahoning, Trumbull, or Columbiana counties in Ohio, or Lawrence or Mercer counties in Pennsylvania.
The 2008 Legacy Award category is being presented in conjunction with The Mahoning/Shenango Planned Giving Council, and is open to individuals or families who demonstrate exceptional generosity by providing financial support to a charitable cause or causes through an irrevocable gift from an estate or through a planned gift. The award may be given posthumously.
Nomination forms containing specific instructions may be obtained by visiting http://www.afpmash.org/ and clicking on the National Philanthropy Day button or by calling event co-chairs, Crissi Jenkins, at 330-726-8855, or Matt Stinson, at 330-938-1095. The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2008.
The local celebration of National Philanthropy Day recognizes and thanks the individuals, businesses, and civic organizations that support non-profit causes in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys.
AFP, the Association of Fundraising Professionals is an organization that serves more than 30,000 members worldwide. The local chapter is made up of fundraising professionals from the Mahoning and Shenango valleys. AFP promotes ethical practices in fundraising and works to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and a certification program.
Development award recognizes Incubator, CIC
The Youngstown Business Incubator, Youngstown Central Area Community Improvement Corp. and Regional Chamber jointly received an award in the category of “Fostering Entrepreneurship” during Team Northeast Ohio’s (NEO)/Inside Business magazine’s 2008 Economic Development Impact Awards ceremony in June.
The group was recognized for efforts to develop and construct the recently dedicated Taft Technology Center, which is the global headquarters of Turning Technologies.
The Youngstown Central Area Community Improvement Corp, managed by the Regional Chamber, and the Youngstown Business Incubator collaborated to build the $6 million facility in downtown Youngstown.
“This award not only honors fostering entrepreneurship, it celebrates how economic development entities can collaborate and leverage their expertise to achieve great results,” said Walter Good, the Regional Chamber’s interim executive director of Economic Development.
The annual awards event recognizes organizations and companies that have made outstanding contributions in attracting, retaining and expanding businesses in northeast Ohio. Team NEO is a private sector-led, 16-county regional economic development organization.
In addition, the Regional Chamber was a finalist in the “New Job Creation” category for economic development work that led to InfoCision’s starting construction on two new Mahoning Valley call centers in 2007. These facilities are estimated to create 450 new jobs and retain more than 700 positions.
WFMJ personality to host theater awards program
Scott Schneider, host of “WFMJ Today,” will return this year as the sole host of Youngstown Area Community Theatre’s 5th annual “Marquee Awards.” In former years, Schneider had co-hosted the awards program with former co-anchor Laurie Lehosky, who has since left the NBC affiliate. J.E. Ballantyne Jr. said organizers are planning a number of satellite events to help mark the ceremony’s fifth-year anniversary. In addition, he said numerous local radio and television personalities have agreed to be guest presenters. They include: Stan Boney, WYTV; Susan DeLeo, formerly of WFMJ; Jeff Kelly, WBBG; Carol King, WBBG; Jim Loboy, WYTV; Rich Morgan, WKBN; Glenn Stevens, WFMJ; Whitney Ward, WKBN; and Niki Weirich, WYTV.
A nomination announcement party is set for Friday, July 25 at the Rosetta Stone Café in downtown Youngstown, where organizers will officially announce the 2007/2008 nominees.
The winners will be announced at a formal awards evening on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Saxon Club. For more information on the event, call 330-799-6176.
Summer Festival seeks craft, guild participation
The Summer Festival of the Arts is seeking the participation of local and regional arts and crafts guilds and societies during the two-day event at Youngstown State University campus, July 12 and 13.
Guilds and societies are invited to demonstrate their craft during specific times during the festival, display their work and promote their organizations. A dedicated tent will be available. There is no charge to participate, but registration is mandatory.
The Summer Festival of the Arts is a celebration of the performing and visual arts, including a juried artists’ marketplace, numerous music, dance and theater performances, a silent auction, ethnic displays and participation by the local cultural and religious community. A registration form is available online at http://www.ysu.edu/sfa at or, more information may be obtained by calling Lori Factor at 330-941-2307 or emailing lafactor@ysu.edu.
©2008 Metro Monthly - Youngstown, Ohio
