Bettendorf, Iowa–More than 200 people gathered on November 18, 2015 to celebrate the impact of philanthropy in our community as part of National Philanthropy Day, a nationwide celebration of philanthropy. The luncheon and award ceremony was held at Isle of Capri Ballroom, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, Iowa. The sold-out event was hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals - Quad Cities.

Nate Clark, Manager of Enterprise Citizenship for Deere & Company and Vice President for the John Deere Foundation was the keynote speaker and presented on "The Speed of Change for Philanthropy."

The following awards were presented during the luncheon:

Outstanding Volunteer Fund Raiser:  John Anderson, President & CEO, Quad City Bank & Trust

Outstanding Philanthropist:  Dana Wilkinson, CEO, Paragon Commercial Interiors, Inc.

Outstanding Civic/Service Organization:  Bettendorf Rotary

Outstanding Foundation:  Hubbell-Waterman Foundation

Outstanding Corporation/Corporate Foundation:  Advanced Radiology, SC, accepted by Dr. Craig Tillman

Outstanding Planned Giving Professional:  Barbara Melbourne, Vice President of Development, Community Foundation of the Great River Bend

Outstanding AFP Chapter Member:  Gary Rowe, Retired Fundraising Professional

For more information on the recipients, please visit www.afpquadcities.com.

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