BUSINESS RECORD 2017 PILLARS OF PHILANTHROPY Presented by UNITYPOINT HEALTH DES MOINES for investing in diversity THANKGlanto YOU in health care! ith the generous support of our extraordinary Wcommunity, Des Moines University (DMU) is THE HONOREES able to realize its mission to prepare tomorrow’s Rich and Kim Willis medical and health sciences leaders to serve our PRESENTING SPONSOR increasingly diverse society. Individuals and PRESENTING SPONSOR organizations that supported DMU’s Glanton Fund and attended this year’s Glanton Dinner on October 5 raised the fund’s endowment to a record level. The Glanton Fund provides scholarships for DINNER SPONSOR DIAMOND SPONSORS minority students and supports programs designed John & Mary to help students enhance their intercultural Pappajohn sensitivity. These skills help these future health care Mary A. Radia, D.O.’81 providers establish eective communication and & Suku V. Radia trust with their patients regardless of background or PLATINUM SPONSORS orientation. Jim & Ellen On behalf of our grateful students and the entire Hubbell DMU community…THANK YOU, DES MOINES! S. Ahmed MErchant Learn more about the Glanton Fund: Visit www.dmu.edu/glanton or call 515-271-1463. 2 Business Record Pillars of Philanthropy 2017 Philanthropy Day Awards 2017 LUNCHEON PROGRAM November 17, 2017 WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS Angela Hilbert, President, Central Iowa Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals ABOUT THE EMCEE, Scott Raecker PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Scott Raecker, Emcee Scott Raecker is executive director of the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University (formerly Outstanding Corporate Award: Large Business The Rasmussen Group known as Character Counts In Iowa). The Ray Outstanding Corporate Award: Small Business Willis Auto Campus Center has a mission to improve civility and develop Outstanding Individual Philanthropists Peggy Fisher & Larry Stelter ethical leaders throughout the world. From the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Mary Louise H. Neugent preschool environment to the corporate boardroom, Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Nawadir “Nosa” Ali the Ray Center is coordinating efforts to create a positive environment of civility and ethical leadership CLOSING REMARKS in our daily lives. Scott’s commitment to positively Angela Hilbert influence the lives of others was also reflected in his 15 years of public service as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives. AFP MEMBERS Scott is involved in numerous civic volunteer Teresa Kay Albertson Will Fett Cherian George Koshy, CFRE Terri Speirs efforts, serving as a board member of the Iowa Elaine Appleby Stephanie Filer Heidi Kramer Tiffany K. Spinner Natural Heritage Foundation, the Native Fund, Drake Erica Axiotis Jane A. Flanagan, CFRE Emily Kriegel Daniel Stalder University School of Education National Advisory Emily Bahnsen Kristine D. Frakes, CFRE Denise Lamphier Amy Stapp-Arpy, CFRE Board, board member emeritus of the Smithsonian Becky Beach Laurene Franco Julia Lynette Lantz Nancy Stefani, CFRE Institution Center for Folk Life and Cultural Studies, Terri Bennett Leslie L. Garman, CFRE* Chelsea Brightman Legner Stuart R Steffy Drake Bulldog Club board, and the Shining City Clara Bergan Suzie Glazer Burt Amanda Leinen Aaron Steil Foundation. He is a member of Rotary Club of Joan M. Bindel Andrea Goedderz Rachel Lynn Luppens Nathan A. Stelter Des Moines AM, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and Diana Bishop Ewing Nancy Grandgenett-Besch Dawn Marnin Lisa Marie Stephany Urbandale Chamber of Commerce. Jordan Bles Stephanie Greiner Julia Mason Gray Jacki Stevens Nancy Bobo, CFRE Sarah Hanson Julie Matternas Katie Stevenson Scott and his wife, Martha, live in Urbandale and Adam Charles Bogh Adam Haselhuhn Nicole McAllister Heather Stuyvesant have two adult children, Emily and Max. Cheryl Venema Burns Kyn K Hedrick Chris McCarville Jessica Thornton* Melissa Butler Caleb A. Hegna Megan Marie Mildenberger Amanda Thys L Carlson Eric Heininger, CFRE Susan Moritz. ACFRE Tyler Timko* LUNCHEON PLANNING COMMITTEE Michelle Carlson Angela Hilbert, CFRE* Ellen K. Nelson Jesse Underwood Ryan Crane, Chair, Community Foundation Kathy Coady Robert Nicholas Hilbert, CFRE Chelsea Ochylski Vince Walker, CFRE of Greater Des Moines Shannon Cofield Daniel Hoffman-Zinnel David Orth Sara Wilson Cindy Schaffer, Co-Chair, Grand View University Tom L Colvin Amara Phylese Huffine Ryan M Osborn Robin Wissink Kristin Huinker, Youth Emergency Services & Shelter Anna Cramer Kristin Huinker* Kristin Pike Ann Wolf, CFRE* Jenna Knox, Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Ryan Crane* Wendy Ingham* Colleen Rogers Messenger Jaclyn Wulfekuhle Stuart Steffy, Special Olympics Iowa Amy Croll Jodie Jansen Blair Rosenberg Jeffrey Scott Wunn Tyler Timko, AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising Breck Danner Jordan Johnson Cindy Schaffer* Katharine Yarnell Sara Wilson, On With Life Ellen Christine Diehl Steve Karsjen Nicole Desire Schleif *AFP Board Member Ann Wolf, Iowa Heartland Resource Conservation Judy Downs Susan Kloewer Mark Slocum & Development Scott Edwards* Jenna Knox* Joseph Sorenson* SELECTION COMMITTEE We would like to thank these organizations for their support: Rick Ball ITA Group (Tom Mahoney) Christopher Maharry R.W. & Mary Nelson Fez Zafar Business Record Pillars of Philanthropy 2017 3 Philanthropy Day Awards 2017 OUTSTANDING CORPORATE AWARD: LARGE DEAR CHANGE AGENTS, DREAMERS, BUSINESS The Rasmussen Group VISIONARIES, LEADERS AND DIGNITARIES, Des Moines, IA You are inspiring hope, caring for those in need, educating people of all ages, providing health services, saving animals, mentoring youth, and protecting the world through your actions. Today, we’re celebrating you — the fundraisers, the volunteers, the leaders and the philanthropists who make all of this possible. This event is just one of many celebrations being held worldwide to recognize people and organizations that are making a difference through philanthropy and volunteerism. This year provides us with the opportunity to thank and Headquartered in Des Moines, The Rasmussen Group manages commemorate the significant commitments that three 12 companies that provide heavy construction services across individuals, one couple and two companies have made the mid-U.S., including bridge construction, marine contracts, for the betterment of our local community. concrete and asphalt supply, paving, heavy hauling, dump trucks and crane operations. The company is under the leadership of National Philanthropy Day in Des Moines is hosted annually Kurt Rasmussen along with Vice President, Jeff Rasmussen. by the Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Lynette Skow Rasmussen, serves as the company’s general Professionals (AFP). AFP represents over 33,000 members counsel (pictured above). in more than 244 chapters throughout the world. The Rasmussen Foundation and Endowment was created to Our local chapter works to advance philanthropy through ad- extend both their family’s and their company’s reach to worthy vocacy, research, education and certification programs, fos- charitable causes in Central Iowa. The Rasmussen Foundation tering the growth and development of fundraising profession- and Endowment has a history of philanthropy in Greater als and promoting the highest ethical fundraising practices. Des Moines. The organizations that have benefited from The Our 2017 honorees exude passion, commitment, loyalty Rasmussen Group’s philanthropy and volunteer service shows and selflessness for the organizations they support. They ex- the philosophy of the Foundations: Anawim Housing (providing emplify both the spirit and the practice of philanthropy. As you homes for families), Grand View University (education), YMCA read their stories of philanthropy and service, we hope you (youth leadership development). will be inspired to follow their examples of ‘giving back’, make a difference in your own way, and make dreams come true! Kurt is a 1988 graduate of Grand View College and has served on the boards of Anawim Housing, Des Moines YMCA Camp National Philanthropy Day celebrates the daily contributions and Prairie Meadows. Lynette earned her bachelor’s degree individuals and organizations across the world make to from Augustana College in 1987and her law degree from Drake countless causes and missions possible. University in 1991, in addition to her work with The Rasmussen Let’s all continue to spread the joy and be kind each Group, Lynette is currently an Honorary Consul for the Kingdom and every day. of Denmark and is currently active with Rotary Club, the Danish American Heritage Society, Luther Memorial Church, and the Gratefully and joyfully, Augustana Board of Trustees. ANGELA B. HILBERT, CFRE President, Central Iowa Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals 4 Business Record Pillars of Philanthropy 2017 Philanthropy Day Awards 2017 OUTSTANDING CORPORATE AWARD: SMALL BUSINESS Willis Auto Campus OUTSTANDING Des Moines, IA INDIVIDUAL PHILANTHROPISTS AWARD Peggy Fisher and Larry Stelter Des Moines, IA Rich Willis and his family have built the Willis Auto Campus into Peggy Fisher and Larry Stelter are chief executive officer and not only one of the most successful luxury vehicle retailers in president, respectively, of The Stelter Company, a Des Moines- the country but also one of the most charitable and community- based business that supports more than 1,700 nonprofit minded organizations in Greater Des Moines. Willis Auto Campus organizations in cultivating donor relationships with professional has provided