Celebrating Leadership and Philanthropy in Our Community
Philanthropy Awards 2011
Change the world with a giving heart
PORTLAND TRIBUNE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & Southwest Washington Chapter Thanks to more than 2600 donors, the Linus Pauling Science Center will serve as a home for scientific discovery at OSU for years to come. PHILANTHROPY: HELPING OSU BUILD LEADERS 10
FOR OREGON STATERS, philanthropy is in our roots. The university’s oldest building, Benton Hall, was an early gift from the citizens of Benton County in 1888.
That great tradition of generosity continues. Thanks to our growing community of supporters, Oregon State opened two new privately-funded buildings this fall, the Linus Pauling Science Center and the Hallie Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families, and soon will open a restored Joyce Collin Furman Hall, home to the College of Education. More than bricks and mortar, these buildings will help inspire tomorrow’s leaders.
At OSU, we understand the power of private giving. And we know that the winners of this year’s AFP Philanthropy Awards are likewise transforming their communities and the lives of those around them.
CONGRATULATIONS. Thank you for building a better Oregon.
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Welcome to the 2011 5 AFP Philanthropy Awards Ed and Dollie Lynch 8 8 Vollum Award For Lifetime Philanthropic Achievement Greg Chaillé 10 Thomas Lamb Eliot Award For Service To Philanthropy Harry A. Merlo 12 Outstanding Philanthropist 10 12 Pendleton Foundation Trust 14 Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation Safeway, Portland Division 16 Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation Outdoor School Student Leaders 14 18 Outstanding Volunteer Group
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November 2011 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards 3 ANDIE PETKUS PHOTOGRAPHY ANDIE PETKUS PHOTOGRAPHY
Left: Halley Rowden and Michael Allen Harrison of the Snowman Foundation. Above: Sally McCracken of The Oregon Community Foundation.
University of Oregon celebrates ss giving back THANK THANK YOU YOU TO TO AFP AFP The University of Oregon congratulates the recipients of the 2011 Philanthropy Awards. They are leaders, AWARDEES AWARDEES FOR FOR YOUR YOUR volunteers, and philanthropists like you who inspire the LEADERSHIP,LEADERSHIP, COMMITMENT COMMITMENT next generation. Our students as well as faculty ANDAND GENEROSITY GENEROSITY IN IN HELPING HELPING OTHERS. OTHERS. and staff members are committed partners in Portland, working side-by-side with local organizations to make a www.unitedway-pdx.orgwww.unitedway-pdx.org difference in the community.
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4 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards November 2011 Celebrating Philanthropy
This year’s event marks the 25th vulnerable citizens, but many have November 15th is National Phi- James K. Phelps, ACFRE Annual Philanthropy Awards pre- stepped forward to ensure that the lanthropy Day, but philanthropy President sented by the Oregon and Southwest hungry are fed, that the homeless should be celebrated daily. As you Oregon & SW Washington Chapter Association of Fundraising Professionals Washington Chapter of the Associa- have roofs over their heads, that learn more about our awardees, tion of Fundraising Professionals! the next generation has educational take inspiration from their stories. November 15 is National Philan- opportunities, that the sick receive Our awardees did not give just to thropy Day. We join many across care, that the environment, our receive a plaque. They have truly the nation and around the world in rights and animals are protected, learned the lesson that those who celebrating the best that our com- and that we are inspired by art. give receive so much more in re- munity has to offer in service to phi- The Association of Fundrais- turn. Go forth and reap the rewards lanthropy. Those being recognized ing Professionals is an association of giving. Change the world with a are some of the best that Oregon of nearly 30,000 development giving heart! and Southwest Washington has to professionals worldwide who pro- offer. But they are also representa- mote philanthropy and ethical tive of everyone giving back to the fundraising. With more than 150 community. As we applaud those members throughout Oregon and who appear on the stage, we need to Southwest Washington, the lo- applaud everyone who gives freely cal chapter supports professionals ANDIE PETKUS PHOTOGRAPHY of their time and their money. who have committed their careers We are pleased that you are able to to matching the dreams of donors join us in our annual celebration. If with the organizations that can fill you are reading this, you show that community needs. All members philanthropy is important to you of the Association of Fundraising and that you recognize the impor- Professionals pledge to adhere to tant role philanthropy plays in our the Code of Ethics. The association society. Thank you for all that you supports them in their profession do in service to others. by providing continuing education, Over the past few years the need networking opportunities and by has grown. The downturn in the advocating on behalf of nonprofits, economy hit some of our most donors and the profession. Connie and Lee Kearney with Joe Kortum of the Southwest Washington Medical Center.
Congratulations to Harry A. Merlo Recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Philanthropist Award
Since 1976, your inspiration and dedication to our organization has meant the “world” to us.
November 2011 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards 5 Previous winners: Youth in Philanthropy Award Youth United Steering Committee Madras Youth Community ANDIE PETKUS PHOTOGRAPHY Habitat for Humanity Action Team Portland/Metro East Community 101– Jimmy Fowkes A PGE Foundation Program Ben Walker & Rory Bialostosky Young Audiences of Oregon & (Africa Bridge) SW Washington Katelyn Tomac Sullivan Tillamook High School Nancy Serna Jennifer Fletcher
Previous winners: Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award Rob Shick Jim Rudd Jackie Gango Jordan Schnitzer Jim Putney William R. Moffat Ken Thrasher Ken Lewis Ed & Sue Cooley Al Gleason Gwyneth Gamble & Worth Caldwell Gary Maffei Brian Booth Frank Brawner Sho Dozono Myron Child Don Frisbee Mario Pastega Claris Poppert Lou Perry Bill R. Swindells Julie Emry Nancy Russell Edwin M. “Ted” Baker Dr. Joe Robertson of OHSU with Keith Thomson of OHSU Foundation.
University of Portland congratulates Congratulations Outstanding Philanthropist Harry Merlo for an honor well deserved. To all Recipients of the Philanthropy Awards
e Samuel S. Johnson Foundation
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6 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards November 2011 Association of Fundraising Professionals Mission Madras Youth Community The Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) welcomes you to celebrate philan- Action Team thropy and “giving back” in our every day lives. Our mission is to advance philanthropy and ethical fundraising. Community 101– A PGE Foundation Program We: Educate, Facilitate certifi cation, Advocate, Mentor, Honor and recognize Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington Tillamook High School Jennifer Fletcher Congratulations, AFP Philanthropy Award Winners! Your good works and extraordinary talents have had an (noun): A person, who practices Phi•lan•thro•pist, enormous effect on Oregon. charitable giving and provides benevolent assistance to those who are in need. One who places the welfare of others before their own interests and does so without desire for recognition.
It takes more than a defi nition to make a difference. It takes a huge heart.
Congratulations 2011 Oregon Philanthropy Award Winners
CongR a TUlaT ions Pendleton Foundation Trust The Pendleton Round-Up® and Happy Canyon® share your values of service to community and preservation of Pendleton’s heritage. We deeply appreciate your example of generosity and leadership. Thank you for everything you do to make Pendleton a great place to live, work and play! September 12-15, 2012 R 800-457-6336 www.pendletonroundup.com HAPPY CANYON
November 2011 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards 7 Ed Lynch. (Photo by Vern Uyetake)
Vollum Award For Lifetime Philanthropic Achievement Ed and Dollie Lynch
“Any project they f the footsteps we leave on Earth enjoyed immediate credibility.” A long list of contributions determine our path in heaven, Ed Ed Lynch, who retired in 1985 as Ed and Dollie Lynch have lent their touched enjoyed Iand Dollie Lynch have blazed a president of Kiewit Pacific Co., met time, talent and treasure to civic endeav- trail that few can match and many de- Virginialee “Dollie” Lynch when she ors and charitable causes near and dear immediate sire to follow. Today, Dollie is scouting was a sorority sister of his sister at to their hearts, including the Southwest the way – she passed a year ago after UCLA. They were married; she fin- Washington Medical Center, Fort Van- credibility.” a 62-year partnership with Ed in love, ished college while he served in World couver National Trust, Identity Clark life and philanthropy. War II. Dollie taught school while Ed County, Columbia Springs Foundation, – Jean Rahn “The Lynches were the magical com- finished his degree at Stanford Uni- Construction Education Foundation executive director of the bination who brought exuberance (Dol- versity. for Oregon State University, Vancouver Southwest Washington Medical lie) and pragmatism (Ed) to the most Together, they raised four children Methodist Foundation, Community Center Foundation enduring charitable projects in the who became solid citizens, according Foundation for Southwest Washing- Southwest Washington region,” says to Ed, and teamed up to support local, ton, Northwest House of Theological Jean Rahn, executive director of the regional and worldwide causes with Studies, Columbia Land Trust, I Have Southwest Washington Medical Center their unending energy, direction and Foundation. “Any project they touched financial support. continued on next page >
8 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards November 2011 “Ed’s example inspired the philanthropy of a Previous winners: Vollum Award for lineage of Kiewit executives.” Lifetime Philanthropic Achievement – David Nierenberg John Gray Albert & Susanne Corrado board chair of the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Wes & Nancy Lematta Donna Woolley Al & Pat Reser Maribeth Collins E.W. & Mary Firstenburg Maurie D. Clark Ken & Joan Austin James F. Miller John & Carol Hampton Thomas E. Autzen Joe Weston
> continued from previous page A Dream Foundation, Boys and Girls An inspiration to many Clubs, Camp Fire, Sheldon Jackson Col- Throughout his years with Kiewit lege in Sitka, Alaska, and others too nu- Pacific Co., Ed cultivated a corporate merous to mention. culture that prizes civic engagement. Besides their investment, the Lynch- “Ed’s example inspired the philanthro- es have also contributed to their com- py of a lineage of Kiewit executives,” munity through volunteerism. Ed has says David Nierenberg, board chair been the board chair and an active of the Community Foundation for member of many organizations provid- Southwest Washington. “In retire- ing vision and leadership. Dollie was ment, these executives continue to instrumental in developing a thriv- support one another’s causes to ensure ing Camp Fire Girls program in Clark that they succeed and trace their depth County and served as president of the of commitment to the inspiration of local American Field Service Program. Ed Lynch.” Over the years, Ed and Dollie have Last fall, these retired Kiewit ex- Proudly gifted over $56 Million been honored as a couple — a partnership ecutives completely funded a therapy that was hard to beat when drumming garden in Dollie’s name at Southwest since 1997 support for a cause. In 1992, they were Washington Medical Center to honor honored as the first couple to receive the the couple. As she was being treated for First Citizen of Southwest Washington cancer, Dollie directed treasured rho- Award, and were named philanthropists dodendrons moved from her home and www.thecommunityfund.com of the year by the Community Founda- visited “Dollie’s Garden” at its comple- tion for Southwest Washington in 2005. tion just a few days before she died.
November 2011 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards 9 Greg Chaillé. (Photo by Vern Uyetake)
Thomas Lamb Eliot Award For Service To Philanthropy Greg Chaillé
“For me, the success reg Chaillé has been dubbed “It is nice to be out there celebrating the than $1.1 billion in endowed assets in as ‘one of Oregon’s quiet achievements of the organization and 1,600 charitable funds and has award- of OCF is just a Gchampions,’ yet there is noth- everyone who has contributed to it.” ed more than $60 million in grants ing silent about the way he has helped and scholarships in 2011. reflection of Oregon.” to change the world of Oregon philan- Great success thanks to many “For me, the success of OCF is just thropy in his 31 years of service to the Incorporated in 1973 and seeded a reflection of Oregon,” says Chaillé. – Greg Chaillé Oregon Community Foundation. by a $60,000 donation from Wil- “And the foundation is just a vehicle Oregon Community Foundation And as Chaillé steps down as presi- liam Swindells Sr., The Oregon for tapping the Oregon spirit and turn- President dent of the foundation, which has Community Foundation has grown ing it into something that benefits the grown to be the sixth largest of its kind exponentially thanks to Swindells’ needy and other areas of importance in the nation, there is nothing quiet cachet, philanthropic collaboration, to the state including arts, education about the accolades and awards he has the canny stewardship of Chaillé and and health care.” begun to receive in recognition of his in- the grass roots contributions of some Chaillé believes the answers to the spired and trend-setting leadership. of the state’s greatest business lead- problems we face in Oregon are found “It’s about the foundation; it’s not ers and its communities’ concerned about me,” Chaillé quickly disclaims. citizens. Today, OCF manages more continued on next page >
10 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards November 2011 Previous winners: Thomas Lamb Eliot Award for Service to Philanthropy Hillman Lueddemann Gerry Frank Charles Rooks Rabbi Joseph Stampfer Tom Stoel
> continued from previous page at the grass roots level and not ect, The Neighborhood Partnership ley, with a master’s degree from in Salem. And indeed, OCF has Fund, Access to Higher Education, San Francisco State, and post-grad- been a frontrunner in the unique the Early Childhood Program and uate work in economics at the Uni- efforts of a philanthropic organi- the Giving in Oregon Council. versity of Massachusetts. While zation bringing non-partisan pres- “To be blind to the importance of numbers have helped Chaillé to sure and ideas to public policy. policy is to not fully engage in activi- understand compound interest, “The political logjams we find ties to further our objectives,” says it is his love of helping others in a occurring in government don’t Chaillé. “Our constituency, our do- state he cherishes that has brought have the same strengths in the pri- nors have a wide range of perspec- him personal satisfaction. vate sector,” says Chaillé. “In the tives so we respect their views and “The Oregon Community Foun- private sector, we see a lot more are very cognizant not to become dation’s success has been spectac- Hope. cooperative efforts in people com- partisan – crossing a line that we ular over the last 37 years and it is Inspiration. ing together.” would never want to cross.” really due to the spirit of generos- Those cooperative efforts have ity and community caring that Change. resulted in OCF and Chaillé bring- A passion for helping others Oregonians share,” says Chaillé. “I ing leadership and investment to Chaillé is a numbers kind of guy like to think that the foundation such forward-thinking statewide graduating Phi Beta Kappa from has tapped into something magi- initiatives as The Chalkboard Proj- the University of California, Berke- cal – that Oregon spirit.” Congratulations to the 2011 Philanthropy Awards Recipients Thank you sponsors! Thank you for all that you create. HOWARD & JEAN V OLLUM AWARD FOR LIFETIME PHILANTHROPIC ACHIEVEMENT PLATINUM SPONSOR: TRIBUTE SPONSORS: Ed & Dollie Lynch Samuel S. Johnson Foundation OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIST Harry Merlo
THOMAS LAMB ELIOT AWARD GregoryRob Shick Chaillé GOLD SPONSORS: MEDIA SPONSORS: OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC CORPORATION Safeway
OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION The Pendleton Foundation Trust
OUTSTANDING V OLUNTEER GROUP Outdoor School Student Leaders PATRON SPONSORS: Adventist Medical Center The Oregon Community Foundation The Collins Foundation Oregon Institute of Technology Julie and Peter Stott Invesco Providence Health System Legacy Health - The Office of Philanthropy Safeway, Portland Division Lewis Kennedy Associates United Way Meyer Memorial Trust University of Portland
November 2011 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards 11 Harry A. Merlo. (Photo by Vern Uyetake)
Outstanding Philanthropist Harry A. Merlo
“Harry has given arry Angelo Merlo was born – would serve Harry Merlo well in Thus, began the personal link in into the timber industry – the years to come. He began his post- Merlo’s life to Oregon and Northern generously and Hnot as the son of a scion, but graduate study as a shipping clerk California. Business interests, person- one of six children of the blended fam- with Rounds and Kilpatrick Lumber al interests and community service consistently ily of Clotilde, a war widow from Italy, Company in Cloverdale, California, have guided Merlo in his commit- and Giuseppe Merlo, a sawmill worker and caught the eye of Georgia-Pacific ment to children, education, conser- throughout his and widower. Merlo was raised on the CEO, Robert Pamplin, Sr. The lumber vation, health care and athletics in the flanks of the Sierra Nevada in the lum- company was soon snapped up by GP geographic areas that have meant so adult life.” ber town of Stirling City, California. and Merlo with it. much to him. – Gary S. Hartshorn, He worked in his mother’s boarding Merlo’s gifts of time, talent and trea- house, the town’s only general store, Successful leadership sure have been extended to the forest president and CEO of the World Forestry Center and stacked lumber at the mill. After When Louisiana-Pacific was spun industry, the wine industry and, with four years in the Marine Corps, Merlo out, Merlo was placed at its helm in special attention, to his charitable worked his way through University of the Portland headquarters. Under interests in Oregon, California and California, Berkeley, graduating with his leadership, LP became one of the throughout the world. a degree in business. world’s largest producers and the As the founder and long-time sup- Business and timber – combined world leader in the development of porter of the World Forest Institute with his humble, hard-working roots oriented strand board. continued on next page >
12 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards November 2011 > continued from previous page Previous winners: in Portland, Merlo remains a legend sprinkled with her Italian immigrant within the forest products sector well quotes; she guided her family with Outstanding Philanthropists Award past his retirement. love, toughness and good sense. “One of the most important roles, Connie & Lee Kearney Mary & Pete Mark From California to Italy and one of the most neglected roles Peter & Julie Stott Dr. & Mrs. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. “Through the Harry A. Merlo Foun- these days, is that of a parent,” says Bill & Karen Early Arlene & Harold Schnitzer dation, Harry has been a major region- Merlo. “I implore people to strive to Laura & Roger Meier Carolyn Chambers al philanthropist. His passion has been be successful parents by ensuring Harry & Kaaren Demorest Samuel C. Wheeler directed to a variety of causes from that their children grow up in a lov- William & Joyce Furman Robert P. Booth an orphanage in Italy to donations of ing home with nurturing support. An Thelma & Gilbert Schnitzer; and John D. Gray land for parks in California,” says Gary anonymous quote has guided many of the families of Leonard, Morris Douglas C. Strain S. Hartshorn, president and CEO of my actions: and Manuel Schnitzer Robert Chandler the World Forestry Center. “Harry ‘One hundred years from now, it Judith & Martin Kelley Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Wessinger has given generously and consistently will matter not what my bank account Cindy & Duncan Campbell L.L. “Stub” Stewart throughout his adult life.” was, the sort of house I lived in, or the Tom Holce H.J. Casey Clotilde Merlo taught Harry and kind of car I drove, but the world may George & Carolyn Propstra Edmund Hayes his siblings and had a profound im- be better because I was important in pact on his success. His interviews are the life of a child.’” AFP Members Mary Lee Alder Julie Diamond Kevin Johnson, CFRE Marykay Morelli W. Peter Sommerfeld Dianne Alves Marcia J. Director, CFRE Kathleen Kendall Johnston Tim Morgan Lynn M. Stearney, Ph.D. Gail Anderson, CFRE Trey Doty Cathy Kemmerer Sarah Nevue Jillian Stewart Cheryl R. Armstrong P. Michael Drake, CFRE Helen Kennedy, CFRE Janet Niemi David V. Swanson Mary M. Askelson Nancy Duncan Russa Kittredge Scott C. Palmer Carol Tat, CMP Melody Ayers, CFRE Nancy Ellis, CFRE Pamela Knowles Aaron Pearlman, CFRE Sarah Taylor Francoise Aylmer, MA, CFRE Dave Eshbaugh John Korb, CFRE James K. Phelps, ACFRE Johanna Thoeresz Nancy E. Bales Jennifer Fagerstrom, CFRE Betty Krejci Timothy Phillips Robin Thompson Kristin Barber Catherine E. Faris Charles LaTourette Lee Pinson Vivian Thorn Cheadle, CFRE Ann Barden Julie Fitzgerald, CFRE Sandor Lau Eric F. Rice, CFP Alishia F. Topper Jeremy Barnicle Greg Flakus Katie Laughlin Kathleen E. Ris Kristin Mary Trainor, CFRE Cathy L. Barr, CFRE Mary Warren Foulk Dr. Daniel Lee, CFP, CFRE Kelli Rule Carol Van Natta Frank Betzer, CFRE Eric Friedenwald-Fishman Sharon Leighty Stacy Leigh Rutledge, Esq. Sam Vigil, Jr. Norm G. Blandel Betzy Fry Jodi Marie Lippert Karen Santangelo Nannette Vilushis Marc Blattner Rachel Gans Kristin Lodge Connor Savage Starla Maree Wacker Debbi Bodie Suzanne Geary Irene A. Lord, CFRE Shari Lynn Scales, CFRE Lori Warner-McGee Kris Boler Madeleine Gere Tommy Love David H. Schaeffer Stephanie Welty Deborah Bolton Lisa Gibert, CFRE S. Lugar Donna Schaeffer David L.Westcott Laurel C. Brennan Jim Gochenour Julie Jones Manning, CFRE Beth Schantzen Dr. David Wickes Amy Marie Brown, CFRE Meenahan Greg Clifford D. Mansley, Sr. Steve Schmitt Donna Maria Wiench, CFRE Kelly S. Buechler, CFRE Eugene R. Gregory Juan A. Martinez, APR Kelly Lynn Schukart Heidi Heitkemper Wilcox Amy Callahan Stephen N. Guntli, CFRE Lynn Andrews Mawe, CFRE J. Michael Schultz, CFRE Dedee Wilner-Nugent, CFRE Antonette Carlo Julie Hambuchen J. S. May, CFRE Brenda Ray Scott, CFRE Thomas D. Wilson Adrianna Carr Susanne Hashim Pamela H. McClure, CFRE Natasha Seeley Marcia S. Wimmer Lee Carson, CFRE John D. Hembroff, CFRE Jennifer Marie McDonald Minda Seibert Gary A. Withers J. David Cheveallier Candace Horter Mary E. McFarland Ara Serjoie, CFRE Jeffrey Wright Tamara Cissna Kathryn Hostetler, CFRE Tara McMahon Colby K. Shipley Rick Zenn Dick Christopher Clark, CAE Julie Hotchkiss Kimberly McNamer, CFRE Brad Shumate Al Zimmerman, CFRE Kassie Clarke Dr. Suzan Lynn Huntington Chris Mildner Kim Silva-DuBose, CFRE Kelsey Cleveland Cheryl Ikemiya Bill Miller Pamela G. Slater C. Neal Davis, ACFRE Maria Elizabeth Jeffrey Lisa Morasch Lori Slaughter
CFRE = Certified Fundraising Executive, ACFRE = Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive, CSPG = Certified Specialist in Planned Giving
November 2011 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards 13 From left to right, front row: Ken Jackson, Pat Terjeson, Ron Hughes. Top row: John McBee, Don Cook (retired), Kevin Hale, Sharon Brown. Not pictured: Brent Fife, Jerri Bealer. (Photo courtesy Pendleton Foundation Trust)
Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation Pendleton Foundation Trust
“The Pendleton n a town steeped in the history of tions of its founders: to assist civic and Pendleton attorney, former secretary the Old West and rife with recent educational undertakings; to promote of the Trust for 23 years and former Foundation Trust has Icentennials – the Pendleton Wool- educational and scientific research, to trustee of the Oregon Community en Mills and the Pendleton Round-Up, improve living conditions or provide Foundation. “I was born and raised had a tremendous in the last couple of years – the Pend- recreation opportunities for all class- here; my children and grandchildren leton Foundation Trust remains one of es; to support other purposes for the are part of the community. There is impact upon the the oldest community-based funds of mental, moral and physical improve- hardly a community program or a its kind in the State of Oregon. ment of the inhabitants of the City of community facility that has not been stability and livability Created in 1928 by the Civic Com- Pendleton. touched in one fashion or another by of the Pendleton mittee of the Pendleton Commercial Today, the trust manages more than the Pendleton Foundation.” Association, its founders wanted to $4 million in funds and has distrib- community.” provide a means for the town’s citi- uted approximately $2,850,000 as in- A city steeped in history zens to contribute to the community vestments in Pendleton non-profit or- Founded in 1875, Pendleton sits – Steve Corey through memorial funds or simple do- ganizations and young, college-bound at a crossroads of the Oregon Trail – Pendleton attorney, former secretary nations, and an organization in which citizens. wagon train ruts can still be viewed of the Trust and former trustee of to centralize the management of trust “The Pendleton Foundation Trust in bedrock in the foothills of the Blue the Oregon Community Foundation funds held in local banks. has had a tremendous impact upon Mountains outside of town. Umatilla, After 83 years, the trustees con- the stability and livability of the Pend- Nez Perce and other confederated tinue to follow the original resolu- leton community, “ says Steve Corey, continued on next page >
14 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards November 2011 Previous winners: Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation Award The Snowman Foundation Juan Young Trust Carpenter Foundation Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund Chiles Foundation The James F. & Marion L. Miller Don & Willie Tykeson The Ford Family Foundation Foundation Foundation The Collins Foundation Community Foundation for Spirit Mountain M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Southwest Washington Community Fund Oregon Community Foundation Leo Adler Foundation Paul G. Allen Foundations Meyer Memorial Trust Ray Hickey Foundation Samuel S. Johnson Foundation
> continued from previous page tribes are consolidated on a reser- create an organizational structure respected and well-trusted. vation with a border interwoven that would stand the test of time, “Pendleton has been very good with the city limits. It’s a commu- and continue to earn the support to my family and I feel fortunate nity where trust is measured by and faith of the people of this com- to have the chance to raise my more than the horse you ride or munity well into the future.” own family in Pendleton,” says the size of your combine. Kevin Hale, PFT chair. “We all “’Trust’ is an important word in A diverse group have the opportunity, not the Eastern Oregon,” says Scott Palmer, The Trust’s leadership are men obligation, to make our home a executive director of the St. Antho- and women from all walks of better place to live. I sincerely ap- ny Hospital Foundation in Pendle- Pendleton life – some with deep preciate the opportunity to work ton. “Knowing that, the founders roots in the regions farming heri- with the Pendleton Foundation Portland State University of the Pendleton Foundation Trust tage, some from the business and Trust where ‘Pendleton people went to extraordinary efforts to service community, but all well- help Pendleton people’.” congratulates the 2011 Association of AFP Member Obligations Fundraising Professionals • Members shall not engage in activities that harm the members’ organizations, clients or profession. Philanthropy Award • Members shall not engage in activities that conflict with their fiduciary, ethical and legal obligations to their organizations, clients or profession. • Members shall effectively disclose all potential and actual conflicts of interest; such disclosure does not preclude winners for their or imply ethical impropriety. • Members shall not exploit any relationship with a donor, prospect, volunteer, client or employee for the benefit exceptional leadership and of the members or the members’ organizations. • Members shall comply with all applicable local, state, provincial and federal civil and criminal laws. commitment to making • Members recognize their individual boundaries of competence and are forthcoming and truthful about their professional experience and qualifications and will represent their achievements accurately and life better in Oregon. without exaggeration. • Members shall present and supply products and/or services honestly and without misrepresentation and will clearly identify the details of those products, such as availability of the products and/or services and other factors that may affect the suitability of the products and/or services for donors, clients or nonprofit organizations. • Members shall establish the nature and purpose of any contractual relationship at the outset and will be respon- sive and available to organizations and their employing organizations before, during and after any sale of materi- als and/or services. Members will comply with all fair and reasonable obligations created by the contract. • Members shall refrain from knowingly infringing the intellectual property rights of other parties at all times. Members shall address and rectify any inadvertent infringement that may occur. • Members shall protect the confidentiality of all privileged information relating to the provider/client relationships. • Members shall refrain from any activity designed to disparage competitors untruthfully.
November 2011 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards 15 Steve Frisby, Portland Division President, Safeway Inc. (Photo by Vern Uyetake)
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation Safeway, Portland Division
“Philanthropy is truly cross the nation, Safeway and “Philanthropy is truly a corporate gaging their customers at the check- the Safeway Foundation give priority with Safeway, both at the lo- out counter. a corporate priority Amore than $200 million a cal and national level,” says Calvin “The most recognizable thing we do year in grants and product donations Harrison, executive director of the during our four designated fundrais- with Safeway, both to charitable organizations and causes Providence Cancer Center – Oregon. ing months in the year is to ask the cus- focused around health and human “Chairman Steve Burd has stated that tomer to round their purchase to the at the local and services, hunger relief, education and eradicating breast and prostate cancers nearest dollar for a valuable cause,” says helping people with disabilities. are priorities for Safeway and the com- Dan Floyd, Director of Public Affairs national level.” In Portland and Southwest Washing- pany is walking the talk. They get their and Government Relations for Safe- – Calvin Harrison ton alone, where there are 116 Safeway employees involved and they get their way, Portland Division. “At that mo- stores and 12,000 employees, Safeway customers engaged in philanthropy.” ment, employees and customers volun- executive director of the Providence and its customers have given more than tarily choose to support these charities Cancer Center – Oregon $15 million in cash and in-kind contri- Round up for a cause and it is because of their generosity butions in 2010. Local Safeway employ- Customer engagement is not unique that we are receiving this award.” ees have volunteered 75,000 hours for to retail corporations, but Safeway has non-profits in their communities. accomplished a phenomenal job at en- continued on next page >
16 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards November 2011 Previous winners: Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation Award The ODS Companies Alpenrose Dairy Northwest Natural Tektronix Foundation Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Intel Corporation Willamette Industries, Inc. U.S. Bancorp / U.S. Bank NIKE Deschutes Brewery Pacificorp Foundation Portland General Electric Company Bank of America JELDWEN, Inc. The Hoffman Corporation Mentor Graphics Corporation The Standard ESCO Corporation First Interstate Bank of Oregon Vernier Software Fred Meyer Stores Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
> continued from previous page Over the past four years, $4.5 mil- are doing to raise money for cancer lion has been raised at Safeway during research and treatment,” says Floyd. The Collins Group The Northwest’s Choice for Fundraising Counsel Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Floyd “The Providence Portland Medical
says, and 100 percent of those dollars Center has recognized Safeway cus- The Collins Group The Northwest’s Choice for Fundraising Counsel have remained locally with Providence tomers and employees by establishing Our vision is a vibrant nonprofit sector that transforms Cancer Center and the Knight Cancer the Safeway Breast Cancer Research lives and strengthens communities. Our vision is a vibrant nonprofit sector that transforms Institute at OHSU. Other fundraising Laboratory in 2008 and the Safeway lives and strengthens communities. months have garnered $610,000 for Foundation Breast Center in 2010. the local Muscular Dystrophy Asso- This allows 30,000 people a year to go Comprehensive Campaign Counsel ciation, $766,000 for prostate cancer through this center for treatment and Comprehensive Campaign Counsel awareness and $760,000 for Easter support services,” he says. Major Gift Advancement Major Gift Advancement Seals and Special Olympics. Campaign Feasibility Studies Connecting with thousands of Campaign Feasibility Studies Development Advancement Studies & Plans Raising funds through golf and people daily Development Advancement Studies & Plans blues music It is above and beyond to expect the Strategic Planning On top of that, the Portland Divi- philanthropic philosophy of a grocery Strategic Planning sion has given more than 1 million retailer to be so involved in cancer re- Donor DonorCommunications Communications pounds of food to local food banks in- search and other local charities. “It is FundraisingFundraising Coaching Coaching for Executive for Executive cluding the Oregon Food Bank, Loaves our responsibility,” says Floyd. “We and Fishes and the Sunshine Division, have stores in every urban and rural & Development& Development Directors Directors and its two local signature events have community in Oregon and SW Wash- Board Training, Presentations, Board Training, Presentations, raised significant amounts in the past ington. We have the ability to connect & Retreat Facilitation year — $1 million for local children’s with thousands of people on a daily ba- 501 E. Pine St. & Retreat Facilitation Suite 301 charities by the Safeway Classic LPGA sis. It is our duty to influence positive 501 E. Pine St. Seattle, WA 98122 golf tournament, and $700,000 for change and make a difference in the 206.728.1755 Suite 301 Our mission is to be the premier Northwest consulting Seattle, 800.275.6006 WA 98122 firm for nonprofit organizations and leaders. the Oregon Food Bank at the Safeway neighborhoods and communities that 206.728.1755 Our mission is to be the premier Northwest consulting Waterfront Blues Festival. surround our stores.” [email protected] 800.275.6006 firm for nonprofit organizations and leaders. www.collinsgroup.com “Safeway is most proud of what we [email protected] www.collinsgroup.com
November 2011 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards 17 A student leader helping students observe and identify macro-invertebrates from the Sandy River. (Photo courtesy Outdoor School)
Outstanding Volunteer Group Outdoor School Student Leaders “Outdoor School would ccording to bard William ams and Camp Howard. grant in 1966 without the student Shakespeare, “our life finds Although Portland Public Schools volunteer leaders,” says Dan Prince, not have carried on Atongues in trees, books in the provides the majority of these young coordinator of Outdoor School with running brooks, sermons in stones, learners, public and private schools the Multnomah County Educational from its original and good in everything,” and since from throughout the region send Service District. “These young people 1966, nature has been sharing its les- more than 8,000 sixth- and fourth- are the key to Outdoor School instruc- funding grant in 1966 sons with children in the Portland re- graders accompanied by nearly 2,000 tion. Our program capitalizes on their gion via Outdoor School. volunteer instructors – primarily strengths, their ability to connect, without the student Generations of sixth-graders have young high school men and women their energy and their creativity.” volunteer leaders.” packed up their sleeping bags and who get as much as they give in na- More than 285,000 sixth graders backpacks, waved goodbye from the ture’s classroom. have attended Outdoor School since – Dan Prince bus and travelled to the “wilds” of 1966. Those young students have coordinator of Outdoor School outer suburbia to spend extended Students play a crucial role been guided by 70,000 student lead- overnight time at places like Camp “Outdoor School would not have Namanu, Camp Angelos, Camp Ad- carried on from its original funding continued on next page >
18 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards November 2011 Previous winners: Outstanding Volunteer Group Award
Portland Art Museum Rotary Club of Portland Docent Council Friends of Trees Audubon Society of Portland Platt Electric Supply Care Team Tillamook County Charities Junior League Dougy Center Facilitators Portland General Electric Silverton Hospital Auxiliary ECHO Community Help SOLV Organization Hands on Portland Fred Meyer Volunteers The Old Kerr Nursery Association
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ers. The program will celebrate its perience, many of them have identified 50th anniversary in 2015 at which education, social services or sciences as time they will have served more than career paths for their futures.” A typical group of high school student leaders at the Sandy River site. (Photo courtesy Outdoor School) 300,000 students. With budget cuts and uncertain funding threatening non-traditional A win-win situation curriculum like Outdoor School, stu- The benefits for the student leaders dent leaders have also taken to the ur- may outweigh the week in the wil- ban streets to help raise funds for a pro- derness for the sixth-graders. These gram that has meant so much to them. young mentors “rise to the occasion,” This past summer, a steering com- according to Prince. From their ex- mittee of student leaders stepped up perience, the student leaders have to employ old-fashioned grass roots added to their communications skills, methods with new-age social media gained confidence to speak in front of and solicited $50,000 in cash to sup- groups, sharpened their ability to solve port tuition costs for Outdoor School. complex problems with interpersonal “They gathered themselves together relationships and boosted the knowl- and dove into it – more than 640 friends edge that they can follow through on on their Facebook page helped spread complex assignments with success. the word about jog-a-thons, neighbor- “Our student leaders have been able hood festivals, letter-writing and com- to take these skills back to their high munity canvassing,” says Prince. “They schools and apply them to class, sports, were an inspiration to the adults around student government and their pursuit them – they have really created so much of a career,” says Prince. “From this ex- of what Outdoor School is all about.” “Eye” working with students sampling and identifying soil texture and structure. (Photo courtesy Outdoor School)
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November 2011 Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & SW Washington Chapter | www.afporegon.afpnet.org | 2011 Philanthropy Awards 19 Congratulations to the 2011 Philanthropy Awards winners.
Ed and Dollie Lynch Safeway, Portland Division Vollum Award for Lifetime Philanthropic Achievement Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation Greg Chaillé Pendleton Foundation Trust Thomas Lamb Eliot Award For Service To Philanthropy Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation Harry Merlo Outdoor School Student Leaders Outstanding Philanthropist Outstanding Volunteer Group
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