Click here for a downloadable version. 2024 nominations are due August 1st, 2024. If you have not done so already, please review the nominee history and ensure your nominee has not previously received a NPD Award.

Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional

This award honors an exemplary seasoned fundraising professional who has demonstrated outstanding fundraising success in their career. The nominee must meet the following criteria to be considered for the award:

• The nominee must have a MINIMUM of 15 years of experience as a development professional supporting nonprofits or charitable organizations (based on the date nominations are due).
• Strong preference will be given to nominees who are current AFP members and/or have earned the Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) credential or other professional certifications. If needed, contact the AFP Genesee Valley office to confirm the nominee's status.

1. Describe career achievements, length and tenure of fundraising background, experience, and results. (1,500-character limit)
2. Describe the nominee’s commitment to the fundraising profession and/or AFP, its mission of advancing ethical fundraising and the fundraising profession. Include the individual’s commitment to continuing professional development, certification (CFRE/ACFRE), conference participation, publication, and professional education. (1,500-character limit)
3. Evidence of commitment to fundraising and philanthropy through voluntary service and/or financial support of nonprofit organizations. (1,500-character limit)

1. Describe career achievements, length and tenure of fundraising background, experience, and results. (1,500-character limit)
2. Describe the nominee’s commitment to the fundraising profession and/or AFP, its mission of advancing ethical fundraising and the fundraising profession. Include the individual’s commitment to continuing professional development, certification (CFRE/ACFRE), conference participation, publication, and professional education. (1,500-character limit)
3. Evidence of commitment to fundraising and philanthropy through voluntary service and/or financial support of nonprofit organizations. (1,500-character limit)

Burton S. August, Sr. Award for Community Leadership

This award was created by the August Family to recognize an individual whose lifetime commitment to community volunteerism and philanthropy has been characterized by many years of remarkable gifts of their time, talent, and treasure. The recipient will exemplify Burt August’s commitment to helping others and making Rochester better. This award comes with a $2,500.00 honorarium from the August Family, which the recipient will designate to the charity of their choice.

Nominations will be considered based on the responses to the following:

1. Describe leadership roles and responsibilities. (1,500-character limit)
2. Describe time, effort, personal financial commitment, and fundraising goals achieved by their effort. (1,500-character limit)
3. Describe the nominee’s ability to lead, motivate, manage, and inspire others. (1,500-character limit)
4. Describe participation in other local, national, and/or international nonprofit organizations. (1,500-character limit)

1. Evidence of quality of leadership and organizational ability in fundraising projects. (1,500-character limit)
2. Description of time, effort, and personal commitment. (1,500-character limit)
3. Description of fundraising goals achieved by their effort. (1,500-character limit)
4. Evidence of success in recruiting and motivating others. (1,500-character limit)
5. Description of participation in other local, national, and/or international nonprofit organizations (not the organization/cause described above). (1,500-character limit)

1. Describe participation in and support of nonprofit organizations. (1,500-character limit)
2. Describe the impact of the nominee’s contributions to the organization’s mission/programs/services. (1,500-character limit)
3. Describe evidence of encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles in philanthropy (i.e., challenge gifts, matching gifts, volunteering, etc.). (1,500-character limit)

1. Evidence of philanthropic support of innovative approaches to solving problems at the local, national, and/or international level. (1,500-character limit)
2. Describe the impact of gift support and record of accomplishments through the nominee’s efforts. (1,500-character limit)
3. Evidence of encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and community involvement. (1,500-character limit)

1. Describe the impact of support and achievements accomplished through the corporation’s efforts. (1,500-character limit)
2. Evidence of encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and community involvement. (1,500-character limit)

1. Describe the impact of support and achievements accomplished through the nominee’s efforts. (1,500-character limit)
2. Evidence of encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and community involvement. (1,500-character limit) 

1. Describe what the nominee did, including goals, process, budget (if relevant), and other people involved in the process (adult leaders or adviser, etc.), and the time, talent, and/or treasure given for the common good and the results that were achieved. (1,500-character limit)
2. Describe the impact the nominee had on the community, including numbers of people involved, financial impact, organizations helped, etc. Please include the names and contact information of individuals at the organizations who benefited from the nominee’s work. (1,500-character limit)
3. What is the long term (2-5 years) impact of the nominee’s work? Will the project(s) be ongoing and has the nominee considered next steps or is working on other projects? (1,500-character limit) 
4. Can this project serve as a prototype for others or is it easily replicable? (1,500-character limit)

1. Describe what the nominee did, including goals, process, budget (if relevant), and other people involved in the process (adult leaders or adviser, etc.), and the time, talent, and/or treasure given for the common good and the results that were achieved. (1,500-character limit)
2. Describe the impact the nominee had on the community, including numbers of people involved, financial impact, organizations helped, etc. Please include the names and contact information of individuals at the organizations who benefited from the nominee’s work. (1,500-character limit)
3. What is the long term (2-5 years) impact of the nominee’s work? Will the project(s) be ongoing and has the nominee considered next steps or is working on other projects? (1,500-character limit)
4. Can this project(s) serve as a prototype for others or is it easily replicable in other communities? (1,500-character limit)

1. Evidence of the breadth of support for organizations throughout the community. (1,500-character limit)
2. Describe each generation’s philanthropy. (1,500-character limit)