On Friday, November 15, 2019 the Berks County Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will celebrate their 13th Annual National Philanthropy Day® at the Crowne Plaza Reading located at 1741 Papermill Road, Reading, PA. Breakfast begins at 7:30 am and the program commences at 8:00 am.
The annual breakfast honors individuals, organizations, and businesses for their extraordinary philanthropic achievements in Berks County.
2019 National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients
Outstanding Philanthropist: Jim and Debbie Radwanski
Nominated by: Reading Hospital Foundation
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Kathleen D. Herbein
Nominated by: Alvernia University
Outstanding Small Business: Connors Investor Services
Nominated by: Berks Arts Council and Reading Musical Foundation
Outstanding Corporation: Alcon Research
Nominated by: United Way of Berks County
Outstanding Community Group: Berks County Parrot Head Club
Nominated by: Debbie Hartranft
Outstanding Foundation: The Power of the Purse
Nominated by: Safe Berks
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy: Fatima Barber-Neider
Nominated by: Conrad Weiser Area High School
Meggan Kerber Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Brian Pinto, MPA, CFRE
Nominated by: Humane Pennsylvania
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 ® provide local fundraising professionals with financial support to participate in local, regional, and national workshops, conferences, and seminars.