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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