National Philanthropy Day® NPD Co-Chairs, Ally Sokolowski & Sarah Bixby Presented By: Fireside Productions
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National Philanthropy Day ® November 17, 2020 Presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Western Pennsylvania Chapter HELP US VIRTUALLY CELEBRATE OUR HONOREES AND PHILANTHROPY IN WESTERN PA! Program Highlights Master of Ceremonies Eric Burnett Welcome to National Philanthropy Day® NPD Co-Chairs, Ally Sokolowski & Sarah Bixby Presented by: Fireside Productions Opening Remarks and AFPWPA Membership Anniversaries Tim Richart AFP Western PA Chapter President Outstanding Philanthropic Organization First National Bank Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Ranny Ferguson Julie & Michael McMullen Outstanding Philanthropist Michael Duckworth Innovation Award Beverly's Birthdays Keynote Speaker Celeste Smith Presented by 1Hood Media Closing Remarks CELESTE C. SMITH K E Y N O T E S P E A K E R "DO SOME S@#!" Celeste C. Smith, co-founder and former chief executive officer for 1Hood Media, is the business partner and manager of artist/activist, Jasiri X. She is currently the Arts and Culture Program Officer for The Pittsburgh Foundation and is advisor emeritus of the Heinz Endowments Transformative Arts Process Advisory Board. She has recently served as an Artist in Residence at the School of the Art Institute ofChicago, was an Association of Performing Arts Presenters fellow (2016-2018), and SXSW Community Service Award winner (2018). Additionally, she was named a Carol R. Brown Creative Achievement Awards nominee for her multi-disciplined artistry and was a Walker’s Legacy Power 50 honoree. Celeste is also a founding member and chair of the Nefertiti Alliance, an organization dedicated to raising awareness centered on the importance of self-care and protecting the cultural capital of Black women in the arts. Celeste is also a former member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Community Advisory Council, and an independent arts and community engagement consultant. Greetings! November 17, 2020 It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Western Pennsylvania Chapter’s celebration of National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) virtually this year! NPD is a time to honor individuals and organizations who give generously of their gifts of time, talent and treasure to our community. The contributions of these most worthy awardees and those that came before them, embody the meaning of compassion for others making our world a better place to live, work and play. This year, AFPWPA is honored to recognize four individuals for their accomplishments including Michael Duckworth, Ranny Ferguson and Julie and Michael McMullen. Three organizations are being recognized for their service to the community. They are First National Bank, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Beverly’s Birthdays. Thank you for joining us to congratulate each of them for their commitment to serving others. We extend a warm thank you to our event sponsors who help to make NPD possible. We thank those that purchased ads and tickets or donated to these efforts. We recognize and appreciate our colleagues who participated on the event committee to make this event a success. Thanks again to all! AFPWPA celebrates you, our fellow fundraisers and community members, who join us today virtually to celebrate and honor these awardees who make our communities in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia a better place. As we continue to navigate through this global pandemic, we encourage you to stay safe, stay connected and encourage you to keep giving back to your neighbors and communities in this time of great need. Tim Richart Ally Sokolowski Sarah Bixby AFPWPA President 2020 2020 NPD Co-Chair 2020 NPD Co-Chair Director of Development Assoc. Dir. University Development/Grants Literacy Pittsburgh Initiatives Coordinator Carnegie Mellon University Allies for Health + Wellbeing Sponsors Sponsors of National Philanthropy Day ® The members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Western Pennsylvania Chapter would like to acknowledge the following: Presenting Sponsors Allegheny Health Network First National Bank Bank of America - Merrill Private Wealth Management Production Sponsor Fireside Productions Keynote Sponsor 1Hood Media Community Sponsor Achieva About AFP About the Association of Fundraising Professionals The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents nearly 30,000 members in more than 240 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs. The Western Pennsylvania Chapter represents 12 Pennsylvania counties and the state of West Virginia. AFP advances philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising. The core activities through which AFP fulfills this mission include education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing, and advocacy. Learn more about the local chapter at www.afpwpa.org. 2020 Honorees Outstanding Philanthropic Organization First National Bank With a mission to improve the quality of life in its communities, First National Bank is driven by local leadership with local decision-making to ensure that the needs of its communities are being met, and an impact is being made where it matters most. They certainly fulfill this mission and make the areas they serve better places to live. Nominated by the Watson Institute for FNB’s generous support to help children with special needs and their families get the support and individualized educational services they need. In addition, First National Bank has supported communities in which they operate for more than 150 years. First National Bank is a corporate partner of many local organizations, including the Salvation Army, the United Way of Western PA, and the Hill District Credit Union. Outstanding Foundation Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation understands the importance of their fans and the role that they collectively play in the development of the region. The Foundation has provided over $6 million in Grants to local charities funded by the gameday 50/50 Raffle since the 2012-13 season, including $742,000 in 2019-2020! In addition to vital financial support, the Foundation uses their extensive media reach to Nominated by Ward Home, Inc., raise nonprofit awareness and hosts which has benefited from support and different charitable organizations in grants to their human service their luxury suites - each with an nonprofit to improve the health and emphasis on children who are well-being of foster youth in our coping with difficult health issues, community. economic or family challenges. 2020 Honorees Outstanding Philanthropist Michael Duckworth Michael listens and strives to work purposefully to help improve the lives of others. In 2016, he led a partnership between Merrill Lynch and The Pittsburgh Foundation to create the first Impact Giving Circle for children. Michael's dedication shows by his actions in supporting the community by serving on non-profit boards and making personal and financial contributions to local charities. Michael has been a Board Member for the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh for over 15 years. He was the first person to provide support of the recent MuseumLab project. Through personal and professional connections, he helped the Museum reach its goal of $18.5 million while helping Bank of America strengthen its ties to the Pittsburgh community. Michael is also a member of the Children’s Circle of Care at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation where his support helps to advance pediatric medicine and make a lasting impact on children’s lives. Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Ranny Ferguson A dedicated advocate and supporter of children and families, Ranny has been a board member at the Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center for 20 years. She has been instrumental in building the organization over the years. Ranny's heartfelt passion to see good work in a community she's called home her whole life has led to an organization that tserves over 900 children and families. Ranny is a guide, mentor, and friend to the staff. Her wisdom and words of encouragement are never far away. She works to cultivate funders to build The Children’s Home’s current site in Bloomfield, which houses the organization’s three programs under one roof. In 2007, this meant helping to orchestrate a $15 million capital campaign to build the current facility. Again, in 2013, Ranny was instrumental in a successful expansion campaign to raise $8.5 million. Ranny continues to work closely with development staff on an ongoing basis to solicit support for the organization. 2020 Honorees Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers Julie & Michael McMullen As a 27-year-old mother, Julie McMullen, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Dr. Thomas Krivak, a gynecological oncologist now practicing at Allegheny Health Network, successfully treated and helped preserve her fertility. She had two more children, and today, she and husband Mike have a beautiful family of five. In return, they have been staunch advocates for Dr. Krivak, and women’s cancer research. They are determined to ensure that the same transformative care she received is available for other mothers, daughters, sisters, and aunts. The McMullens have raised over $500,000 for gynecological cancer research and clinical trials, primarily through private events. The McMullens’ annual golf outing in support of Allegheny Health Network and gynecologic oncology research is one of AHN’s most popular