Today, my local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) celebrated National Philanthropy Day in Knoxville, TN. And it was great!
With over 200 people in attendance at the awards luncheon, we honored those in our community who have given of themselves, their time, and their resources to support various nonprofits in our community. Our chapter gave out several awards including one to a colleague who has provided leadership to our chapter itself.
I had the honor of presenting the award and I think I enjoyed the experience as much as or maybe more than the recipient. It was fun for me to see her face when she realized she was the one being honored. Being on the giving end was definitely where I wanted to be today and where I like being most days.
When was the last time you publicly recognized someone who supports your organization? How do you thank your donors in a meaningful way? Beginning the week of Thanksgiving, I’m going to share daily tips and pointers about acknowledgement and recognition. Got a good one to share? Shoot me an email at sandy@sandyrees.com and tell me about it. Then you experience how giving is better than receiving!
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