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Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Kansas City Chapter – National Philanthropy Day

Nearly 200 guests gathered at the Children’s Mercy Research Institute for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Kansas City Chapter’s celebration of National Philanthropy Day. The November 10th event recognized the impact philanthropy makes in Our Town. The honorees were Susan Belger Angulo, Excellence in Fundraising, Dr. Linda Mitchell, Excellence in Legacy Giving, Dr. Amy Hunkeler and Mary and Dr. John Hunkeler, Spirit of Philanthropy – Family, Jen Kiper, Excellence in Development Operations, Cimone Trysla, Spirit of Philanthropy – Youth, and Carlos Ledezma, Cable Dahmer, Spirit of Philanthropy – Business. 

Megan Boos and Dionne Pleasant, AFPKC board members and 2022 National Philanthropy Day co-chairs

 

Doug Day and Taylor McGowan

 

Tammy Weinman, Matthew Beem, and Alex Burden

 

Monica Tiffany, Meggan Rorvig, Becca Cameron, and Maggie Reno

Featured in the January 7, 2023 issue of The Independent.
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Spirit of Philanthropy Awards

In the spirit of gratitude, Saint Luke’s Foundation hosted its Spirit of Philanthropy Awards celebration on April 18th at the 1900 Building. Being honored this year are: Philanthropists of the…