Congratulations 2024 NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY HONOREES The annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration and awards is a program by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) — Greater Arizona Chapter. AFP is the premier organization for fundraising professionals and currently represents more than 265 members across the Valley. This year, AFP celebrated its 40th National Philanthropy Day Luncheon in the Valley on Friday, November 22nd at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our community. Each year, these awards recognize the individuals and organizations that exemplify the highest standards of philanthropic responsibility and generosity. Selection for the seven major awards is completed by a panel of independent judges. Judges are selected based on their professional experience and represent a diverse group of community members and are different each year. Leadership Awards OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPISTS Nita & Phil Francis Nominated by Valleywise Health Foundation Services, Inc. OUTSTANDING CORPORATION Bank of America Nominated by A New Leaf OUTSTANDING FOUNDATION Helios Education Foundation Nominated by Center for the Future of Arizona To learn more, visit afpaz.org or scan the QR code below.

The Spirit of Philanthropy Award recognizes outstanding nonprofit partners for their significant philanthropic contributions. Nonprofit organizations represented have selected special friends to honor who share their mission, vision and values. Spirit of Philanthropy Honorees Arizona Elks Association of Greater Arizona Nominated by University of Arizona’s Steele Children’s Research Center Barbara & Frank Bennett Nominated by Child Crisis Arizona Chadwick & Elana Campbell Nominated by Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) Central Christian Church of Mesa Nominated by A New Leaf Gema Duarte Luna Nominated by Boyce Thompson Arboretum Discover Financial Services Nominated by Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona Flagstar Bank Nominated by Catholic Charities Community Services, Inc. George Flores Nominated by Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project Fore the Kids Nominated by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley Tom Hatten Nominated by Make-A-Wish Arizona Jane Jozoff Nominated by Desert Botanical Garden Dr. Honora Norton Nominated by Catholic Charities Community Services, Inc. St. Bridget Catholic Church Nominated by A New Leaf Gerry & Kris Stenson Nominated by Maggie’s Place Debra Stevens Nominated by HonorHealth Foundation Bill Lewis & Richard Underwood Nominated by American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona EMERGING FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONAL Isaac Dizon Nominated by Catholic Charities Community Services, Inc. OUTSTANDING YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY Karis Wales Nominated by HonorHealth Foundation OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING EXECUTIVE Maureen Jorden Nominated by Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER Adriana Murrietta Nominated by The Colibri Collective