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2011 National Philanthropy Day Award Winners Announced

AFP News
August 25, 2011
The 2011 National Philanthropy Day Award Winners have been announced!
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Pathfinders Scholarship Recipient Announced

Sarah McKenzie
AFP News
June 8, 2011
Pathfinders Scholarship Recipient Announced- Michael Lebowitz of Wellington High School was awarded a $3,000 scholarship from the AFP Palm Beach County Chapter because of his committed involvement with his community giving efforts.

Florida Atlantic University Establishes AFP Student Chapter

Sarah McKenzie
AFP News
June 8, 2011
FAU establishes collegiate AFP Chapter

48th AFP International Conference on Fundraising

AFP News
February 21, 2011
Registration is now open for the 2011 International Conference – AFP’s dynamic event for Professional Fundraisers. It’s a forum to provide perspectives for your profession – the critical insight and learning you need, right now, to successfully manage your career for the future.
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West Palm Beach, FL (September 22, 2010) – The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Palm Beach County Chapter (AFPPBC) is pleased to announce the 2010 National Philanthropy Day award recipients; Mr. Patrick Park for Outstanding Philanthropist nominated by the Cleveland Clinic and the American Heart Association, Wycliffe Charities Foundation for Outstanding Philanthropic Private Foundation nominated by Hospice of Palm Beach County, The Breakers Palm Beach for Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation nominated by Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, Inc., Jane Mitchell for Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser nominated by the Kravis Center, and Kelly Revocable Trust / Marjorie and Pop Kelly for Outstanding Planned Giving/Legacy Honoree nominated by Palm Beach State College.
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AFP PBC Season Kick-off Social – September 28, 2010

AFP News
August 23, 2010
Catch island fever with the Palm Beach County Chapter of AFP as we kick-off the 2010-2011 season at our Annual Members’ Social! Members and their guest will gather at The Omphoy Ocean Resort on Tuesday, September 28 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m.
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Fundamentals of Fundraising Course – September 27-28, 2010

AFP News
August 3, 2010
The Palm Beach County Chapter will be one of the first AFP chapters in the nation to offer this course, on Monday, Sept. 27 and Tuesday, Sept. 28 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach.
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2010 Planet Philanthropy Conference Announced

AFP News
November 13, 2009
Save the date for the 2010 Planet Philanthropy Conference at the Boca Raton Resort and Club! Mark your calendar and earmark your budget for the seventh statewide conference organized by the Florida Caucus of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. A committee of your colleagues from across the state is hard at work planning an information-packed and inspirational program featuring distinguished speakers from Florida and beyond. Whether you’re a newcomer to the profession or a seasoned veteran, you’ll find something just for you at Planet Philanthropy 2010.
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National Philanthropy Day 2009

AFP News
October 21, 2009
More than 50,000 people across North America will celebrate the 23rd anniversary of National Philanthropy Day® throughout November as a way of reminding the public about the importance of giving and volunteering, especially during difficult economic times. Palm Beach County will once again share in the celebration of National Philanthropy Day® by paying tribute to the extraordinary contributions that charitable giving and volunteerism have made to society.
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AFP Palm Beach County Chapter Celebrates Twenty-Five Years at Summer Social

Sarah McKenzie
AFP News
October 16, 2009
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Palm Beach County Chapter commemorated twenty-five years at their annual Summer Social, held at Taverna Opa in City Place.
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