Gracious Gestures — Gifts for the Season

Happy Food Fast, Fresh, Simple Vegan book, $30, Clementine, Winter Park; Garland Bags Citrus Garden clutch, $325, Monkee’s of Winter Park; Thymes Eucalyptus fragrance duo, $37, Walk On Water, Lake Mary; Lux Gingham Cachepot Candle, $58, The Monogram Merchant, Orlando; Perle tumbler, $42, set of 2, Frank, Winter Park; Jules Kae Brea vegan handbag, $82, Monkee’s of Winter Park; Marian Paquette handmade clutch, $225, The House On Lang, Orlando; Cheeta sunglass case, $15, and Eco Wheat Straw fiber sunglasses, $16, Maffrey’s, Orlando; Baobab Collection Miami candle, $65, Pistil Home & Garden, Windermere; Sam Edelman Gabriela gold leather sandals, $90, Monkee’s of Winter Park

Punch Drinks to Make Friends With book, $18, YAY! Tiny Shop, Orlando; Rufolo glass gold flower bowl, $30, Frank, Winter Park; Twine Living Co. champagne stopper, $14, Clementine, Winter Park; Saks mini twisted gold purse, $350, Tuni, Winter Park; Voluspa Kalahari Watermelon candle, $32, Frank; Coton Colors by Laura Johnson orange dish towel, $15, Clementine; Cherapy therapeutic heat pillow, $30, Maffrey’s, Orlando; Mudpie “You’ve Got This” trinket tray, $11.50, Walk On Water, Lake Mary; Rewined Paloma candle, $38, Hello Poolside Turkish towel, $38, and bead circle earrings, $17, all from YAY!

Laundry on Lang Princess handmade fringe woven bag, $120, The House on Lang, Orlando; Beyond the Beach Mason clutch, $158, The Grove, Winter Park; Unplug Soy Candles “World’s Best Dad” candle $32, Walk On Water, Lake Mary; Lisette crochet navy clutch, $135, and Seashell footed dish, $26, Coco Indigo, Winter Park; Yochi Geneva Butterfly necklace, $156, Tuni, Winter Park; Bella Il Fiore Goodnight Gorgeous silky pillowcase, $52, The Grove; Handpainted 24oz porcelain pitcher, $18, and pattern cocktail plate, $12, The House on Lang; L’Objet platinum braid 5x7 frame, $225, Pistil Home & Garden, Windermere

Baobab Collection Mykonos 4-wick candle, $199, Pistil Home & Garden, Windermere; The Vineyard Clutch with interchangeable bows, $38, YAY! Tiny Shop, Orlando; Dana Gibson Sissinghurst tea towel, $28, The Monogram Merchant, Orlando; WKND WYFR “Put a Bow on It” clutch, $128, The Grove, Winter Park; Estelle cobalt blue colored glass coupes, $85, set of 2, Frank, Winter Park; Twos Company on-the-go men’s kit, $20, The Grove; Gretchen Scott lobster placemats, $60, set of 4, Clementine, Winter Park; Any Di multi-color sunglasses case, $90, Oxford Eyes, Orlando; Demdaco succulent diffuser, $27, and Demdaco essential oil trio, $34, Walk On Water, Lake Mary; Estelle rose colored glass coupes, $85, set of 2, Frank; Poppy bouquet dangle earrings, $27, YAY!; Chinoiserie double deck playing cards in ceramic tray, $40, The Monogram Merchant

Pictured on Contents, page 2: Plastic cups from The Monogram Merchant, Orlando; and beaded clutch, coin purse and necklaces from YAY! Tiny Shop, Orlando.

The 2021 National Philanthropy Day H. Clifford Lee Lifetime Achievement award was given to John (posthumously) and Rita Lowndes. Rita (center) is pictured here with family members.

CENTRAL FLORIDA IS PRIMED WITH MANY WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY. Annually, hundreds gather for a morning to recognize esteemed work in the social sector. Philanthropists, fundraisers and volunteers are honored for their accomplishments during the annual National Philanthropy Day, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Florida Chapter.

On Friday, November 4, 2022, eight awards will be presented to individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact in our region. Leaders from all around our community attend to celebrate and recognize the incredible work of those changing our community for good.

National Philanthropy Day 2022 Chair Margaux Pagán, Director of Marketing & Innovation at The Sharing Center, says: “This day is something remarkable. More than 500 of our community’s most brilliant leaders connect with the spirit of generous collaboration to honor those moving the needle forward toward progress.”

Award categories are bestowed in two categories: Distinguished Awards & Special Honors Awards.

Distinguished Award winners is an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout their career or personal philanthropic ventures.

The 2022 National Philanthropy Day Distinguished Awards categories are: • H. Clifford Lee Lifetime Achievement • AFP’s Outstanding Fundraising

Professional • Kenneth F. Murrah, Esq. Award for

Outstanding Philanthropist • David R. Roberts Youth in Philanthropy • Excellence in Volunteerism

This day also brings light to the critically important work of those who have dedicated their careers to fundraising for the missions and organizations that make our community thrive.

The 2022 National Philanthropy Day Special Honors categories are: • Innovation & Excellence in Fundraising • Corporate & Foundation Impact for

Philanthropic Engagement • Emerging Leader in Fundraising

Three nominees will be announced this summer and award winners in this category will be announced live at this year’s National Philanthropy Day Awards breakfast on November 4 at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes.

NPD Co-Chair Lauren Nelson, Development Director-Corporate Philanthropy with the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida, shares: “I have been involved with NPD for many, many years. It is an honor and privilege to work in the social sector and be a part of a national philanthropic movement.”

National Philanthropy Day serves as a vital fundraiser for the local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, which is an international organization striving to stimulate a world of generosity and positive social good through fundraising best practices. When NPD was first celebrated in 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation officially recognizing November 15, 1986, as National Philanthropy Day. Since then, the day has been recognized by numerous state, provincial and local governments across North America.

AFP exists to help people change the world. Not just fundraisers, but also donors, volunteers, corporations, foundations, and all others involved in the philanthropic process. By bringing people together, raising awareness of causes and developing best practices and standards, AFP Central Florida Chapter works as one community to ensure donors see their dreams come to fruition.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse organization that reflects, is responsive to, and embraces the diversity of the communities it serves throughout the world; respecting and valuing all people. AFP is committed to promoting an inclusive, equitable and accessible organization where every member, volunteer, staff, and board member can realize their potential and have their contributions valued.

To nominate deserving individuals, corporations, foundations, civic and service groups, and nonprofit organizations in Central Florida, visit afpcentralflorida.org/npd.