Outstanding Gift Planning Professional Award
CORNERSTONE AWARDS
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Sierra Chapter proudly celebrates the spirit of giving and community impact through their Annual Cornerstone Awards Luncheon.
Each year, this prestigious event, held in conjunction with National Philanthropy Day, serves as a cornerstone of the AFP Sierra Chapter's efforts to recognize and celebrate generosity and philanthropy in Northern Nevada.
The Planned Giving Round Table of Northern Nevada partners with AFP Sierra Chapter to provide The Outstanding Gift Planning Professional Award.
What Makes This Award Special?
The Outstanding Gift Planning Professional Award honors professionals who go beyond individual success to advance the practice and represent the values at the heart of gift planning: expertise, generosity, collaboration, education, innovation, and leadership.
Award Criteria
Nominees for the Outstanding Gift Planning Professional Award must:
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Have at least five years of experience practicing gift planning.
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Be a current or past member of the Planned Giving Round Table of Northern Nevada (PGRT).
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Demonstrate success in inspiring others to incorporate gift planning into their charitable giving or professional work, either through:
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Working directly with clients and donors, or
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Educating and mentoring other professionals.
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Have grown or developed a culture of gift planning within their organization.
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Practice their profession in an exemplary manner.
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Demonstrate strong personal leadership qualities.
Past Award Recipients
Year Recipient
2026 Karen Senger
2025 Abbey Stephenson
2024 Brian Saeman
2023 Simon Williams
2022 Heidi Foster
2021 Lisa Riley
