As we celebrate National Philanthropy Day, we will hear how people

around us have made a difference. It is about the passion in our hearts and the desire to help others that makes a lasting difference. Be inspired and engaged as we hear how much of an impact we can have and how we can make an even greater difference in the community.

Welcome our 2024 speaker

Wayne Olson

Wayne Olson is an author, planned giving mentor and speaker and trainer to nonprofits and for-profit organizations worldwide. Wayne is the Chief Development Officer for The Washington Times and the Washington Policy Institute.

He has served as the head of planned giving for the Shriners Children’s Hospital system as well as Intermountain Healthcare Foundation, two of the largest healthcare systems in the world.

He has served as a consultant to corporations and charities where he advised them on fundraising, sales, customer service and building stronger relationships with customers and constituents. He is a leading expert on planned giving and donor relations. An attorney with more than 25 years’ experience, he has worked with donors on hundreds of millions of dollars in donations and helped countless nonprofits build effective and dynamic fundraising and planned giving programs.

He is a sought-after trainer, consultant and speaker on motivation, customer service and leadership. In 2014 Fundraising Success Magazine honored him by awarding Wayne “The Most Inspirational Speaker of the Year.”

Wayne is the author of six books including: Fundraising for Nonprofit Board Members, which is available on Amazon and at Wayneolson.com. His other works include: The Disney Difference, How to Give a Great Speech or Presentation, Big Gifts, Small Effort, and Think Like a Donor. His newest book, Words of Encouragement, is now available.

Read the full bio here.

Support AFP as a sponsor for our annual celebration and honor that special someone, foundation, volunteer, or couple.

Sponsor Levels & Benefits:

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For the online payment option

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Submit Your Honoree

AFP members sponsoring on any level may submit TWO honorees. If an organization has more than one AFP member, each member may submit one honoree.

Non-members sponsoring at the Gold level and above may submit ONE honoree for our celebration, along with a Youth In Philanthropy Nomination.

Submit that special someone...or Foundation...or Corporation...or volunteer to honor this year!

Click HERE for a printable format for submission.

Considering a nomination for our Youth In Philanthropy award?

A high school student who has gone out of their way for your nonprofit.

Click HERE for a printable format for submission

Attend with a friend or colleague...not a sponsor this year?

Questions?

Kim Noyes, Chapter Administrator

AFP Southwest Florida Chapter

941.228-9144 (voice or text) | kim.afpswfl@gmail.com

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