The Florida First Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) hosted the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Thursday at the Adam’s Mark Hotel. City Council member Elaine Brown read a proclamation by Mayor John Peyton, establishing Nov. 20 as Philanthropy Day. Keynote speaker Paul Schervish, professor of sociology and director of the Social Welfare Research Institute at Boston College, spoke on the changing dynamics and motivations behind charitable giving.
Local AFP National Philanthropy Day committee members presented awards to six individuals and groups for their generosity. The individual winners were Ed and Helen Lane, outstanding philanthropists; Susan Little, outstanding volunteer fundraising; and Ron Fournier Jr., outstanding youth in philanthropy. The Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation was named outstanding foundation; Northrop Grumman, outstanding corporation; and the North Florida Cruising Club, outstanding civic organization.