Oregon & SW Washington AFP chapter seeks nominations for philanthropy awards

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon & Southwest Washington Chapter (AFP) is accepting nominations for outstanding philanthropic individuals and organizations. The 2012 Philanthropy Awards will be presented at the 26th annual luncheon held at the Portland Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom on November 14 to celebrate National Philanthropy Day. Deadline for award nominations is April 16, 2012.

More than 700 attended the Portland luncheon for the 2011 Philanthropy Awards, which were presented to Ed and Dollie Lynch, Harry A. Merlo, Greg Chaillé, Safeway of Oregon and SW Washington, Pendleton Foundation Trust and Outdoor School Student Leaders.

Nominations for the 2012 awards are sought in eight separate categories. For more information, visit the AFP Oregon & Southwest Washington Chapter website.