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Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising
Professionals Honors Awardees for 25th
Anniversary Luncheon Celebrating National Philanthropy Day
2010
also marks 50th anniversary for Association of
Fundraising Professionals
Dallas, TX –
December 7, 2010 –
The Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising
Professionals,
with presenting partner Communities Foundation of Texas,
proud partners in philanthropy, honored six recipients of
the 25th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards
on
Friday, November 12, 2010,
at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. The Honorable Ann
Margolin presented a City of Dallas Proclamation declaring
November 12, 2010, National Philanthropy Day, recognizing
the golden anniversary of the international Association of
Fundraising Professionals, the 25th anniversary
of the local chapter, and the 2010 awardees. Joe Dealey, a
community leader and member of one of Dallas’ first families
as great-grandson of George Bannerman Dealey, founding
publisher of The Dallas Morning News, addressed 50
years of philanthropy in Dallas during the luncheon. The
event was emceed
by long-time supporter Scott
Murray with luncheon chair Diana Marquis and
co-chairs Tanya Downing and
Rebecca Rhule.
“We are proud to present and pay tribute to these
outstanding individuals who have exhibited such incredible
civic and charitable stewardship,” said Diana Marquis,
Dallas National Philanthropy Day Chair. “In celebration
of the 50th anniversary of AFP, we provided at
each attendee’s place a set of trivia cards with questions
revolving around the last 50 years of philanthropy and
current events in Dallas. The cards will also be used when
presenting career workshops about philanthropy in high
schools and colleges.”
2010 Award recipients:
The Hallam Family
(Outstanding Philanthropist): the personal contributions
from the Hallam family and their company, Ben E. Keith,
reach beyond generous monetary and product contributions.
Their multi-generational involvement in the community has
been evident, from the late Edith and Gaston Hallam, to
their sons, Robert, Howard, John and six grandchildren. The
Hallam family’s impact is evident in the arts, education,
social services, healthcare, and their churches. For the
past seven years, Howard Hallam has been the Chair of the
AT&T Performing Arts Center Board of Directors, where
fundraising efforts have resulted in over $325 million for
the construction of the Margo and Bill Winspear Opera House,
Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, Annette Strauss Artist Square,
and the Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park.
The Sammons Dallas Foundation (Outstanding
Foundation), sponsored by Baylor Health Care System:
The late Charles A. Sammons, a visionary with a generous
heart, established a high standard of personal and corporate
responsibility to the City of Dallas. He created the
Sammons Dallas Foundation as the vehicle by which he and
Sammons Enterprises, Inc. would provide long-term support to
six designated beneficiaries: Baylor Health Care System
Foundation, Methodist Health System Foundation, The
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas,
Communities Foundation of Texas, The Salvation Army in
Dallas County and the educational trust fund of the Roman
Catholic Diocese of Dallas. In 2009 the foundation provided
a $100 million gift to the six beneficiaries.
AT&T
(Outstanding Corporation), sponsored by Constant Contact:
Through philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, AT&T has
a long history of supporting projects that create learning
opportunities, promote academic and economic achievement,
and address community needs. In 2009, AT&T Pioneers and
other employees donated 8.5 million hours of time to
community outreach while $155 million was contributed
through corporate, employee and AT&T foundation giving
programs, locally, nationally, and internationally.
Cecile P. Bonte
(Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser), sponsored by
Dini Partners: Known for her willingness,
professionalism and fundraising expertise, Cecile M. Bonte
has been involved in a leadership capacity in numerous
fundraising campaigns for over 35 years. She has been
executive director of the Mental Health Association of
Dallas, a hospital director of medical and surgical nursing,
and senior vice president of a national home health care
company. She retired in 1991 to be a full-time volunteer and
has given of her time and talents to organizations including
the Dallas Arboretum, Dallas Opera, and The Science Place,
bringing enormous success and support to every project with
overwhelmingly effective strategy.
David Krause
(Outstanding Fundraising Executive), sponsored by
Brigham Hill Consultancy: Krause has a 35-year career
in philanthropy serving three prominent health care
organizations: Baylor Health Care System Foundation,
Children’s Medical Center, and Parkland Foundation, where he
is currently president and CEO. Presently he is overseeing
a
$150 million campaign toward the new $1.3 billion, 862-bed
Parkland Hospital scheduled to open at the end of the year
in 2014 with more than $90 million received so far.
Notably, while at Children’s Medical Center as senior vice
president of development, Krause oversaw the successful $150
million wePromise expansion campaign for Children’s and
supported the $15 million campaign that funded Children’s
Legacy in Collin County.
Leah Prager
(Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy): For the past six
years, 12-year-old Leah Prager has organized backyard
carnivals to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association and
raised more than $85,000. The proceeds for 2010 will benefit
MDA as well as Jewish Family Services
Dallas Food Pantry, an affiliate of the North Texas Food
Bank. Approximately 350 people attend the carnival which
includes games, food, entertainment and a silent auction.
Inspired by her philanthropic parents Erica and Bill,
longtime MDA volunteers, Leah wanted to do something to help
a friend and others with muscular dystrophy, and in the
process she has inspired many friends to embrace the concept
of giving to others.
The Greater Dallas Chapter of AFP was among the first to
begin celebrating National Philanthropy Day in 1981. Today,
over 700 attend the luncheon which includes AFP members and
community leaders. National Philanthropy Day celebrates
the great contributions philanthropy, and those who work in
the philanthropic process, make to our community. AFP
Chapters involve more than 28,000 individuals in celebrating
philanthropy each year.
The National Philanthropy Day Luncheon VIP Reception was
sponsored by Parkland Foundation and The Mike &
Mary Terry Family. The luncheon media sponsor is
KERA. For further information on the Greater Dallas
Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals, contact
Madeleine Crouch at 972-233-9107, ext. 204,
afpchapteroffice@afpdallas.org.
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The
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP),
an individual member association, advances philanthropy
through advocacy, research, education, and certification
programs. AFP members and affiliates enable people and
organizations to better serve diverse communities and
society as a whole. AFP represents 28,248 members in 172
chapters throughout the world. Visit afpdallas.org, call
214-354-8742, or email
afpchapteroffice@afpdallas.org.
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