Award CriteriaCommunity investment professionals provide support for strategic initiatives on behalf of their company; however, facilitating a corporate gift is not in itself an act of generosity.
It is the generosity of time and discernment given to applications, and guiding applicants to alternate solutions when there is a lack of fit with the company’s community goals. This requires strategic thinking and a holistic knowledge of other community investment programs. Strategic community investment means understanding how community investment furthers a corporation’s success, the alignment of the corporate goals and the program seeking funds while creating a stronger community. Commitment is required in seeing a project through to completion. Community investment is more than facilitating a gift; it is finding ways to create deep connections between people and organizations who share a common vision. It is also a commitment to the belief that the project can create a stronger result than any of the partners could on their own. Exemplified by Hazel Gillespie’s inspirational career, the Award seeks to recognize excellence in the following qualities among community investment professionals:
Other attributes of a community investment professional include leadership, dedication and mentorship. Although these traits can be difficult to define objectively, in keeping with Hazel’s thoughts of inclusivity these traits are intended in the broadest possible definitions. Some examples include:
Responsibility of Award Recipient If chosen to receive this Award, the recipient must agree to:
Award to be presented at the Professionals' Forum Luncheon, TBD For more information on Philanthropy Awareness Week, please check the Association of Fundraising Professionals Calgary & Area Chapter website: www.afpcalgary.com Nomination Forms |
Nomination Deadline is Friday August 20, 2020 at midnight
Award to be presented during the Professionals' Forum Luncheon
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Award to be presented during the Professionals' Forum Luncheon
TBD