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19th Annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon in Saskatoon

BY JENNIFER JACOBY-SMITH

National Philanthropy Day is celebrated around the world.

Each year, the local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) hosts a lunch to honour the day and local philanthropy.

This year the luncheon takes place on National Philanthropy Day, Nov. 15, at Prairieland Park.

The annual luncheon typically attracts 500 guests from a range of backgrounds including social services, healthcare, education, and sports.

This year the organization will hand out 37 awards in two different categories to deserving groups, individuals, or organizations who are having a positive impact on their community. The awards are based on nominations the local AFP chapter receives.

“I think this shows how strong our philanthropic sector is – we have a great number of individuals

in our community giving back and we’re excited to celebrate them,” says event co-chair Roxanne McHattie.

One recipient is a 10 year old who biked from Elrose to Rosetown to raise funds for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation. The 40 km ride netted $4500 for his charity. Another young philanthropist took a pass on birthday presents in order collection donations for the Royal University Hospital Foundation.

His generosity raised $1000 for his charity. “ We ’ r e r e a l l y c e l e b r a t i n g philanthropy of all sizes,” says McHattie.

There will also be some familiar names in the group of recipients – those whose contributions have continued to impact the community year after year.

Others like the City of Martensville’s nomination of a group of volunteers who came together to raise money for a new

Murad Al-Katib, CEO and president of AGT Foods and Ingredients will be the keynote speaker at this year’s National Philanthropy Day luncheon. S U PPL I E D PH OTO

recreation facility, are a testament to the spirit of teamwork that continues to build communities in this province.

The keynote speaker is Murad AlKatib, president and CEO of AGT Foods and Ingredients. Al-Katib has grown a Canadian start-up into a world leader in value-added pulses, staple foods and pulse ingredients.

As well as being an entrepreneur and business leader, Al-Katib has

been long supported philanthropic work and committed to solving social issues such as hunger, food security, climate change and the plight of refugees through the power of entrepreneurship.

Al-Katib has received many prestigious awards including the 2017 Saskatchewan Order of Merit and an Oslo Business for Peace Foundation Honouree. He was also awarded the 2016 United Nations Association of Canada Global Citizen Laureate Award for his work in developing programs to assist in feeding four million refugees in Syria.

His message for National Philanthropy Day will focus on how philanthropy can be built right into a company’s business strategy.

Businesses – even businesses without a global reach – can succeed while also doing good – whether it’s right here at home or on the international stage.

McHattie notes that the National Philanthropy Day luncheon

is always a “feel-good” event, with award recipients feeling appreciated.

“They can leave and feel that what they’ve done made a difference,” says McHattie. “Because it does.”

The AFP’s role is to support development of fundraisers in and around Saskatoon. The 90 members advocate for philanthropic sector and empower members to practice ethical fundraising. AFP has 31,000 members worldwide with 20 chapters across Canada.

See their website for more information on the Association and the National Philanthropy Day event. If you know someone making a difference in your community and you’d like to nominate them, you can find instructions on the website as well. To find the website type “AFP Saskatoon” into your search engine.

Tickets for the National Philanthropy Day lunch are $40 each and must be purchased ahead of time through Eventbrite.ca. /!+!&'($-*0

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A message from AFP, Saskatoon Board Chair “You cannot mandate philanthropy. It has to come from within, and when it does, it is deeply satisfying.” – Azim Premji Philanthropy is defined as the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. National P h i l a n t h r o p y D ay, o r N P D, celebrates the charitable work that EVERYONE does to make a difference and create impact in their communities. National Philanthropy Day was initially recognized in the USA in the mid-80s and since that time has grown in scope. November 15th is the day set aside to recognize the philanthropic contributions made on a daily basis throughout North America.

Closer to home, the Saskatoon community gathers on Nov. 15 th for our Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon to reflect on the meaning of giving in all its varied forms. Together we celebrate the endless daily contributions of individuals and organizations in our community that helps Saskatoon to Shine!

We recognize that we can not begin to acknowledge each and every person that is moved by philanthropy. Indeed, many philanthropists choose to remain anonymous. However, as we gather to recognize this year’s NPD nominees, we also express our thankfulness for many people

giving of themselves and their talents to improve the wellbeing of individuals in our community.

These generous individuals and organizations continually move us forward in eradicating the social inequities that impact our community.

As Fundraisers, we have a unique privilege of helping donors to connect with our community’s greatest needs and to see firsthand the genuine care and compassion of the philanthropic community. It is our great honour to host the Na t i o n a l P h i l a n t h r o p y D ay celebrations in Saskatoon and to lead the expression of gratitude

for the positive impacts of the last year. As we look to the future, may we be inspired by this year’s stories of philanthropy and renew our purpose to continue to work towards a community that is proactively meeting the needs of every citizen.

Faith Rowland President, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Saskatoon Chapter.

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A donor with vision

Through her generous donations, Bev Hughes has been improving the lives of students in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine for more than a decade. She is devoted to helping future veterinarians succeed, and each year she funds one student’s tuition costs.

In addition, her dedication to the college made the creation of the BJ Hughes Centre for Clinical Learning a reality in 2016, allowing students to learn in a state-of-the-art simulation environment.

On National Philanthropy Day 2019, USask is proud to recognize Bev Hughes with an Honoured Supporter Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Read more about Bev Hughes’ generosity at alumni.usask.ca

Join Royal University Hospital Foundation in congratulating Novatex Graphics and John Tompson for their recognition at the 19th Annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration.

Henry and Cindy van Seters of Novatex Graphics are the creative masterminds who bring the the Foundation’s annual Royal Ball theme to life helping to raise over $1,000,000 for live-saving patient care, innovative research and education at RUH. Since John Tompson was 6 years old, the now 10-year-old has donated over $1,000 to the Speech Language Pathology Program at RUH by asking family and friends to make a donation on his birthday every year in lieu of gifts.

Thank you Novatex and John!

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Did you know…?

Canada became the first country in the world to recognize NPD through an Act in Parliament on Nov. 22, 2012.

When NPD was first celebrated in 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation officially recognizing Nov. 15, 1986, as National Philanthropy Day. Since then, the day has been recognized by numerous state, provincial and local governments across North America.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) sponsors and celebrates NPD through its more than 31,000 members in over 240 chapters across North America and around the world. Chapters work with local charitable and community organizations to hold NPD celebrations.

AFP represents over 3,500 charitable fundraisers in 20 chapters across Canada.

As part of National Philanthropy Day, individuals and organizations are honoured for their outstanding charitable work in their local communities. In addition, AFP presents international honours to recognize some of the most generous and innovative philanthropists, volunteers, foundations and others around the world.

National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is the special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy – and those people active in the philanthropic community – have made to our lives, our communities and our world.

This year, more than 100 NPD events, involving over 50,000 people across North America, will take place.

These events include award ceremonies, galas, luncheons, seminars and other special events.

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City Park School is celebrating 90 years & planning for the next 90!

Are you a City Park Collegiate Alumni or City Park Resident? Would you like to leave a legacy in City Park by giving your support to a school playground?

The school has hosted many exciting programs over its years and it is again a hub of unique activity in Saskatoon. The beautiful historic building has become home to students in grades 1-12 and hosts: SPS Online Learning Centre; Ecoquest - grade 8 outdoor school program; FLEX - for full-time athletes & artists in grades 7 -12; and a Montessori program for grades 1-8, one of only two such public elementary schools in Western Canada.

With a diverse community that now includes younger students, our group of volunteers is working to build a playground. Your donation can help build a legacy for the children of the school and the surrounding community.

For more information contact cityparkplayspace@gmail.com or call City Park School at (306) 683-7550.

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