BERKS COUNTY, PA – On Friday, November 9, 2018 the Berks County Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will celebrate their 12th Annual National Philanthropy Day® at the Crowne Plaza in Reading, PA. The annual breakfast honors individuals, corporations, foundations and volunteers for their extraordinary philanthropic achievements in Berks County. Breakfast begins at 7:30 am and the program commences at 8:00 AM.
2018 National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients:
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Frank A. Franco
Outstanding Philanthropist
Dr. Deborah Patt
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Michele Albright
Outstanding Corporation
Customers Bank
Outstanding Small Business Award
Queen City Family Restaurant
Outstanding Foundation
Reading Musical Foundation
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Mia Huber, Wyomissing School District
Outstanding Fundraising Executive
Tami Shimp, CFRE Berks Nature
Ticket information and sponsorship opportunities for the event can be found at www.afpberks.org.
About National Philanthropy Day: The AFP Berks Regional Chapter kicked off its inaugural National Philanthropy Day® event in November 2007 to celebrate those who change the world with their gifts and their spirit of philanthropy in Berks County and surrounding communities. Proceeds from the AFP Berks Regional Chapters National Philanthropy Day ® provides local fundraising professionals with financial support to participate in local, regional, and national workshops, conferences, and seminars.