[ National Philanthropy Day ]

Nominations Process, Rules & Judging Criteria

A distinguished panel of community leaders, philanthropists, past Honorees and nonprofit professionals will judge the 2008 Spirit of Philanthropy Award nominations.

Nomination Criteria Includes:

  •  Nominee(s) clearly meet(s) Award category requirements in which they have been nominated
  •  A proven commitment to philanthropy through personal involvement
  •  Evidence of direct personal support, including the impact of the nominee’s financial and/or volunteer contributions
  •  Evidence of dedication, innovation, creativity and vision
  •  Extraordinary achievement, accomplishment or benefit to the community
  •  Outstanding leadership in providing inspiration or motivation for the actions of others

About The Required Essay:

  • Spirit of Philanthropy - Lifetime Achievement Award:
    Please provide an essay that clearly demonstrates the Nominee’s long-term (10 years or more) involvement with one or more Orange County organizations. National and/or international philanthropic involvements will be appropriately considered, but will not substitute for local involvement.

  • General Awards:
    Please provide an essay that clearly describes the Nominee’s philanthropic leadership or performance that merits this award. Provide examples of the Nominees activities and antidotes that illustrate the effect the Nominee’s service has had on the Orange County community, the national or international community.

  • Essays should be 1-2 pages, 12pt. typed, single spaced with 1-inch margins.

Letters Of Support:

  • Collaborative letters of support may also be submitted online at www.npdoc.org in the essay field.

Nominations Deadline:

  • All nominations must be received in the AFP offices by 5 P.M., Friday, June 27, 2008.

Property Of AFPOC:

  • All nomination materials become the property of AFP, Orange County Chapter to be utilized in whatever manner it chooses. No materials will be returned to you. Posthumous nominations will not be accepted.



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