AFP Philanthropy Awards 2008–2

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Mark Sutcliffe
“We nominated Mark partially because of his success as board chair at the United Way,” says Eileen Dooley, vice-president, community services, of the United Way. “He was also the chair of the board at the Great Canadian Theatre Company when they had tremendous success. They built and created a wonderful venue the whole community has been proud of. In essence, there are all kinds of ways for giving and philanthropy in the community – Mark gives of his time, his money, his knowledge, his passion for the community, and he is a humble and understated leader. He does it simply because it’s the right thing to do, and he puts his passion into practice every single day. It’s the people like Mark, the quiet, humble leaders, who make such an incredible difference.

Outstanding Philanthropic Group
Volunteers’ Circle of the National Gallery of Canada
“We were delighted to nominate the Volunteers’ Circle for the AFP’s Outstanding Philanthropic Group Award, as their members represent the very core of the National Gallery of Canada family,” says Joanne Charette, the NGC’s Director of Public Affairs.

“We owe them all a huge debt of gratitude for all their tireless efforts and remarkable contributions to the many different areas of our organization which bring pleasure to so many of our visitors,” she says. “These range from education and travel programs to fundraising for major restoration projects (such as the Rideau Chapel), and from arranging community outreach events to administrative assistance. They are simply an integral and invaluable asset to our institution.”

AFP Philanthropy Awards 2008 – 1

Strong philanthropy is a sign of a strong and caring community, and tonight the Ottawa region celebrates some stunning examples of the philanthropic impulse in our area. “We hope you will be inspired by these few examples and apply that same philanthropic impulse in giving back to your community, in your own special way,” says Eric Dean, volunteer president of the Ottawa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. “Congratulations to all our honourees and our thanks to all of you for your generosity of spirit.” 

 

Here’s a round-up of the award recipients, and a little bit on why they were nominated: 

 

Outstanding Individual Philanthropist Dan Greenberg 

“Dan, and the entire family of Shirley and the late Irving Greenberg really exemplify philanthropy in Ottawa,” says Mr. Dean, of the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation, who nominated Dan for the award. “They have supported so many causes, and have truly transformed their favourite charities and, through them, the entire community. Dan’s vision in creating Ottawa’s largest gift ever to health care, and to choose to do so in a way that celebrates partnership and collaboration is typical of his concern for the community and his innovation in expressing the family’s philanthropy.” 

 

He says that Dan has been a great role model to the Foundation board members and campaign volunteers and also to the entire donor community. “He takes a very deliberate and thoughtful approach to philanthropy and this has been an example and inspiration to many others. He has often credited his own father, Irving, as his example and I see a commitment in Dan to serve as an example to others.”

 

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