2010 National Philanthropy Day Lifetime Achievement: Marion Knott National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2011-12-13 | Lifetime Achievement Award at 2010 National Philanthropy Day, Orange County, CA Annual Awards Luncheon.Produced by Media Magicwww.MediaMagic.TV
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Exclusive Interview with Doug Freeman, Founder of National Philanthropy Day. National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2023-11-29 | National Philanthropy Day was the inspiration of local philanthropist and attorney Doug Freeman. After five years of work and hundreds of letters, the idea gained support nationwide. And in 1986, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed November 15th as National Philanthropy Day.The Association of Fundraising Professionals was tasked to steward this day through the years. Today, the Orange County chapter of AFP honors this day by hosting one of the largest National Philanthropy Day events in the nation celebrating those who do so much for so many.
Special Tribute to Artist, John Barber, National Philanthropy Day Heart Award creator since 2011. National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2023-11-28 | At the invitation of Erwin Eisch, John Barber traveled to Germany to meet with Eisch and was subsequently accepted as his apprentice. And so it was in the basement of the Eisch glass factory that Barber first set foot on the road from studio apprentice to intricate decoration assisting Eisch in the creation of his glass masterworks.Later Eisch was instrumental in helping John gain admittance to the celebrated State School for Glass Design in Zwiezel, Germany where Barber completed an intensive two-year apprenticeship program studying in-depth the techniques of European Masters.In 1973, John returned to the United States and founded one of Southern California’s first privately owned glass blowing studios. He continued his research, focusing his interest on the rediscovery of lost techniques which produced the breathtaking glass masterwork of the Art Nouveau period.Beginning with Erwin Eisch and continuing for over a quarter century, John Barber has researched and utilized techniques of the Masters … and in doing so has achieved the status himself.In European tradition, an apprenticeship lasts 20 years — in 1992 John Barber at long last earned the right to sit at the Master’s bench.John Barber is now an accomplished, influential glassblower who has made a living working out of his home-studio on Laguna Canyon Road since 1988. His glass creations—mainly tabletop work ranging from stemware, bowls, vases, and some sculptures—have influenced a generation of new blowers, many of whom have apprenticed under him, including Gavin Heath, Marcus Thesing, Pete Lanigan, and Mike Panetta, among others. Barber and his wife Rebecca also co-founded the Studio Arts Gallery in Laguna Beach five years ago to help support and showcase local artists’ works.Barber has refused to rest on his laurels by taking his work into the public art realm, such as an installation commissioned by the Montage Laguna Beach Resort called Eternal Sunset. He created the work using an ancient glass casting technique known as pate de verre (paste of glass). The 32-foot-long glass mural rests at the hotel’s entrance, depicting a Catalina Island sunset view. The commission also included two 46-inch-tall illuminated urns named Eucalyptus Lanterns, which are placed on pedestals near the resort property’s entrance.“There are no shortcuts. You have to develop the skill and technique over a long period of time. It’s important to learn from others so ultimately you can develop your own unique style...one that respects your influences without being a slave to them.”
2023 National Philanthropy Day Legacy Award, Leona Aronoff-Sadacca National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2023-11-28 | Leona and her husband Jack moved to Orange County in 1998, with her husband passing away after 40 years of marriage soon after they arrived. In 2002, her life began again with husband Joe Sadacca, and in 2007, she retired from Gate City Beverage Company as President/CEO, as well as an insurance company, leasing company, non-alcoholic beverage company and a trucking company. Her philanthropic life began at an early age and includes, among many organizations, Hebrew Union College, Think Together, American Heart Assoc., the Leona Aronoff Rabbinic Mentoring Program, Temple Bat Yahm, Pacific Symphony, South Coast Repertory, and the Jewish Federation of OC. Awards include Outstanding Young Women in America 1960, Who’s Who in America 1981, the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Shirley N. Pettis Award, 2012, the National Beer Wholesalers Association Lifetime Achievement Award 2006, and the Jewish Club of 1933 Philanthropic and Heritage Award 2011.
2023 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Philanthropic Group, Orange County Grantmakers National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2023-11-28 | Orange County Grantmakers is the regional philanthropic serving organizations for Orange County. A fiscally-sponsored project of charitable ventures, OCG was established in 2006 by a committed group of local funders who saw the need for collaboration and alignment within the philanthropic sector. Initially serving as a peer-networking group, OCG has grown to now support more than 70+ meetings and programs annually. It is, at its core, a convener – bringing together nonprofits and philanthropic leaders around the issues, and believes they can leverage and align philanthropic efforts to have a greater impact on the community. They provide a space for funders to learn about the issues impacting Orange County and to take action together. They work to elevate and empower, uplift and advocate in partnership with the people, organizations and causes serving the Orange County community.
2023 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Midsize Business, Casanova//McCann National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2023-11-28 | Casanova//McCann is a female and minority-owned Advertising Agency specializing in the US Hispanic market. Headquartered in Costa Mesa, the agency was founded in Orange County almost 40 years ago and today is one of the leading Latino ad agencies in the country. Casanova employs 70+ people in Costa Mesa, Detroit, and New York and works with clients such as Activision Blizzard, Nestle USA, Chevrolet, U.S. Postal Service, Pernod Ricard, U.S. Bank, The Wine Group, and several others. Casanova also does pro-bono work for nonprofit organizations such as Donate Life CA, OC LGBTQ Center, Brady Organization, Angel Flight West, and Oasis International. The agency’s work has been recognized with numerous creative awards and in 2019-2020, was the 38th most awarded agency in the world.
2023 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Philanthropists, Tarsadia Foundation National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2023-11-28 | Tarsadia Foundation is a family foundation working to unleash human potential across the globe alongside a network of 100+ impact partners who are driving meaningful change and catalyzing systemic progress across four core impact pillars: Inclusive Mobility, Crises & Threats, Human Transformation, and India Upliftment. The foundation was founded by BU and Puspha Patel, immigrant entrepreneurs from rural India, who arrived in California the 1970s and got their start in the hotel industry. Over the years, the family diversified their investments and in 2009, the Patels established the Tarsadia Foundation to give back to the communities they came from – from India to Southern California. With offices in Newport Beach, Tarsadia Foundation has been an active member of the Orange County community for 45 years. The foundation’s impact partners include Big Brothers Big Sisters, CASA, United Way, CSUF, and Groundswell. The foundation is run by multiple generations of Tarsadia family members: Maya Patel (CEO), Shivani Tarsadia (Impact Manager), and board members, BU, Mike and Tushar Patel.
2023 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers, Ryan & Paige Getzlaf National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2023-11-28 | NHL All-Star and 2007 Stanley Cup Champion Ryan Getzlaf and his wife Paige have been incredibly generous to community nonprofits. They sponsored the first Getzlaf Golf Shootout in 2011, which has raised more than $5.3 million to fund early-stage research and advance a cure for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. While with the Ducks, Ryan shared the Anaheim Ducks Foundation mission of broadening access to the sport of hockey by supporting the Anaheim Ducks Learn to Play program, which offers first-time hockey players the chance to get on the rink in full hockey equipment for free. To date, 18,000 kids have participated in the Learn to Play program, while Ryan and the Anaheim Ducks Foundation have helped provide 9,500 kids with full sets of hockey equipment. Paige has played an important role in raising funds for Children’s Hospital of Orange County’s (CHOC) vital programs and services for children.
2023 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Small Business, My Private Professor National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2023-11-28 | My Private Professor, LLX+C (MPP) is an impact-driven, educational services company that partners with individual and institutional clients to provide a critical academic resource to thousands of students across the country and gives back with every hour to provide free tutoring to students experiencing homelessness. MPP has partnered with Illumination Foundation, SAHARA and the Boys and Girls Clubs to provide free weekly tutoring to students in underserved communities, including those residing in emergency shelters. Additionally, MPP is a longtime supporter of initiatives benefiting students and teachers at Tustin Public Schools Foundation and the Orangewood Foundation’s Samueli Academy through free tutoring, classes, workshops, and grants for teachers. By providing access to the academic support that all students need to succeed, MPP aims to inspire and empower others to achieve their greatest potential and lead tomorrow’s world.
2023 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Youth, Ethan Yochum National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2023-11-28 | Eighteen-year-old Ethan Yochum is a recent graduate of El Dorado High School in Placentia. He is attending the University of Los Angeles (UCLA) as a freshman this fall. He says his philanthropic work began in 2021 with his work with Boxes of Love and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Among his many awards are The California State Seal of Civic Engagement, El Dorado High School Spirit of Commitment Award, El Dorado High School’s Male Scholar Athlete of the Year, El Dorado High School’s Terry Conley Athlete of Character Award.
2023 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Founder, Wahoos Family Foundation National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2023-11-28 | Brothers Ed and Mingo Lee and Wing Lam co-founded Wahoo’s Fish Tacos in 1988, and it has become one of the most iconic fast-casual restaurant brands in the Southern California and beyond. Totally committed to giving back to the community, the brothers give individually and through the Wahoos Family Foundation. The roots of their giving lie in gratitude – a gratitude for the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community that has embraced them. Among the many nonprofits they support are the Thomas House Shelter in Garden Grove, Doctors Without Borders, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, African Wildlife Foundation, Best Friends Animal Society, Newport Harbor Baseball, St. Jude’s Research Foundation, and the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation.
2023 National Philanthropy Day Orange County Nominations Now Open! National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2023-05-09 | Don't miss your opportunity to nominate your most honor-worthy philanthropists, volunteers, businesses and organizations that support your organization. Nominations are open through May 31st, 2023.
2022 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Founder, Mary Selz, Thomas House Family Shelter National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2022-11-19 | Thomas House Family Shelter was founded in 1986 by Garden Grove residents Mary and Bernie Selz, who wanted to help the growing number of unhoused families with children in the community by providing them a safe place to live and build self-sufficiency. With initial support from friends at St. Barbaras Catholic Church, when needs increased, the City of Garden Grove and the County of Orange made it possible for Thomas Shelter to become the owner of two apartment buildings with16 units, along with a meeting/classroom area, career development center, food pantry, private counseling room and youth development center. The Selz’ engaged the Sisters of St. Joseph to develop case management services, after-school youth programming and employment services. An additional 8-unit apartment building, purchased in 2018, increased the number of unhoused families served to 35. Impact increased by working with more than 100 local government, community and nonprofit service partners. Mary, now widowed, is humbled that Thomas House has provided rent-free shelter, food and supportive services to empower more than 1,600 unhoused families with children to become independent and self-sufficient.“We have all had a time in our lives when we needed a helping hand, listening ear or encouraging word. Bernie and I were the seeds, that with the help of so many others, blossomed into Thomas House Family Shelter.” – Mary Selz
2022 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Midsize Corporation, Ware Malcomb National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2022-11-19 | Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding full-service design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding and building measurement services to corporate, commercial/residential developer and public/institutional clients throughout the world. With offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil, Ware Malcomb is ranked among the top 30 architecture/engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 design firms and the top 30 interior design firms in Interior Design Magazines’s Top 100 Giants. To celebrate Ware Malcomb’s culture of giving, the company is involved with many charitable organizations. For the past 24 years, Ware Malcomb has supported United Way in an annual company-wide giving campaign. In addition, Ware Malcomb Chairman, Lawrence R. Armstrong, serves as Board Member and Chair of the Orange County United Way’s United To End Homelessness initiative. Other Orange County nonprofits the firm partners with include Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation’s annual fundraising event since 2012, more than a decade of support for Susan G. Komen Orange County, and the Orange County Community Foundation.“We believe in the importance of being engaged in our local communities and giving back to help others through our support and involvement in philanthropy.” – Ruth Brajevich, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, Ware Malcomb
2022 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Philanthropist, Jacqueline Dupont-Carlson National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2022-11-19 | Jacqueline Dupont-Carlson is a Gerontologist, having multiple degrees from prestigious universities. As founder and CEO of many residential care facilities, she brings more than 30 years of professional experience working with older adults and the Alzheimer’s community. Awards abound from UCI MIND, Alzheimer’s Orange County, Senior Serv and the Aging community, Orange Catholic Foundation, and JSerra Catholic High School. She serves on many boards – Illumination Foundation (Board Chair), Wells of Life, St. Anne School, USC School of Gerontology, Notre Dame and University of San Diego, where she also lectures on aging issues. Jacqueline co-chairs JSerra’a Peru Club’s humanitarian-missionary trips, and having been named the International Sweetheart of Sigma Chi and having a scholarship named for her to provide exceptional college women an education, she also supports the Downey Kiwanis Foundation, founded by her father, to provide college scholarships for the disabled and for those without parents. Featured on CNN, Dateline, Fox News, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, and Orange Coast Magazine, she shows her passion to protect and care for older adults and is currently writing a fictional novel about grieving and memory loss titled “The Cottage.”“I am grateful that my parents instilled in our family the importance to serve the unwanted, vulnerable and often forgotten. It is my hope and prayer that my children will do the same for our community.” – Jacqueline Dupont-Carlson
2022 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Small Business, Talonvest Capital National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2022-11-19 | Talonvest Capital has provided advisory/mortgage brokerage services to commercial and self-storage real estate owners across the country since 2010. With a vision statement that includes “positively influencing the communities where we work” and corporate values that include stewardship, expertise, collaboration, passion, and charity, upon its founding Talonvest committed a percentage of top-line revenue to philanthropic endeavors. The Orange County Ronald McDonald House, UCI Center for Real Estate and Success School for Girls are a few of the organizations where the company does work and provides ongoing financial support. The firm believes companies have a responsibility to support and engage in local philanthropic endeavors and that true success comes from supporting and elevating others in our surrounding communities. In gratitude for the trust given by clients and the hard work of teammates, Talonvest donates annually to the charities for which they have a passion. To date, the company has directly donated approximately $1.2 million to various organizations and dedicates significant efforts towards fundraising for the annual Walk for Kids to further support Ronald McDonald House Orange County.“We try to make a difference in the community and to lead by example. Ideally, we can inspire others and create an exponential philanthropic impact.” – Tom Sherlock, Principal/President, Talonvest Capital
2022 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, Rossina Gallegos National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2022-11-19 | Rossina Gallegos joined Union Bank in 1981, and during her tenure, has served in various positions in small business lending, Special Assets management and Multicultural Markets. Prior to 2020, she managed charitable contributions and community outreach in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and the Inland Empire, making her familiar with the issues affecting most markets in Southern California. Rossina facilitates and manages the charitable contributions and foundation grant making for Orange County. She also implements strategies, tactics and programs to maximize the talent and availability of Union Bank employees with the needs of low-and moderate-income communities. She is active with numerous civic and community organizations, including serving as Board President of Santa Ana College Foundation, the board of the Orange County Children Therapeutic Arts Center, and the Orange County Community Housing Corporation. She is also on the Advisory Board of the National Latina Business-Women Association-Inland Empire Chapter, the Affordable Housing Clearing House, the Hispanic Education Endowment Fund, and the Orange County Human Relations Council. Rossina has been the recipient of many awards throughout her professional career.“I consider giving an act of thanksgiving. We are called to give our time, talent and treasure, which means that we all have something of value to give. In the words of Winston S. Churchill,” ‘We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.’” – Rossina Gallegos
2022 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Legacy Award, Gena Reed National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2022-11-19 | Gena Reed’s philanthropic journey began in high school, where she led a team supporting a young African girl, Emma, needing financial aid for school and food. Many car washes and brownie and cupcake sales were involved. Thus, Emma was the genesis of Gena supporting others less fortunate. After university, her career at a major pharmaceutical company was very successful, having been put on a “fast track.” However, in 1990, she and her husband launched a contract research company and grew the business into an international enterprise, having offices in the U.S., U.K., Poland, and India. She continued to support philanthropic groups, including the environment, women’s rights, and education of children. Working with Girls Inc. and Samueli Academy made her realize how uneven the playing field still was for girls and women. She became committed to supporting them offering scholarships for college. While attending a Spanish immersion program in Guatemala, she saw the same struggles for the girls there, which resulted in her building a training center in one of the poorest communities of Panajachel, Guatemala.“I have been very fortunate and am compelled to help others so they can have an opportunity to be successful. I believe women belong in all places where decisions are being made and therefore focus on the education of girls, women, political action, and civil rights.” – Gena Reed
2022 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Youth, Jasmine Chhabria National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2022-11-19 | Eighteen-year-old Jasmine Chhabria, a first-year political science major at Occidental College, is committed to using knowledge and resources to help change the world. By researching the 1947 Mendez v. Westminster court case – which desegregated California schools and served as a precursor to Brown v. Board of Education, Chhabria teaches the current generation empathy, kindness and inclusion. She created a historical reenactment of the Mendez case and has made equity presentations at the OC Department of Education and the Association of California School Administrators’ Every Child Counts Symposium. Currently helping to plan the Mendez Monument Trail and Park in Westminster, a trip to Sacramento as an Irvine Unified School District delegate has inspired her next project to write a bill to update history curriculum with diverse perspectives. Chhabria was named one of OC Register’s 125 Most Influential People in 2021, and received the Greater Irvine Chamber’s 2022 Woman of Influence Award. She is grateful for her many community service projects through Girl Scouts of OC, along with her work with the Sunrise Group and Vanguard University.“It warms my heart that a little bit of my time and effort can touch someone’s life for the better. We can all make a difference if we try.” – Jasmine Chhabria
2022 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Philanthropic Group, OCAHU National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2022-11-19 | The Orange County Association of Health Underwriters is the local Chapter of the National Association of Health Underwriters. It is comprised of agents, brokers, carrier reps and other health insurance professionals. Many individuals and employers have trusted the guidance of one of their members to help them with their health insurance needs. Their members can also be found volunteering at senior centers and community health centers to promote health care for all. Their vision statement is “Changing People’s Lives One Member at a Time.” For the past 10 years they have won the prestigious National Association’s William F. Flood Award for Public Service. Through golf tournaments and the popular Women in Business Luncheon, they have raised more than $800,000 for Cystic Fibrosis of OC and New Hope Grief Support Community. In addition, for many years OCAHU participated in the KFI pasta drive benefiting Caterina’s Club. During the holidays, members hold an annual gift drive for children hospitalized at Kaiser and CHOC and for youth at Orangewood Children’s Home.“I am so honored and blessed to be part of this great association. Giving back is a core philosophy, and our members give from their hearts.” – Pat Stiffler, President/Public Service Chair
2022 National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Large Corporation, Pacific Premier Bank National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2022-11-19 | Founded in 1983, Pacific Premier Bank has grown to become one of the largest commercial banks headquartered in the western region of the U.S., with approximately $22 billion in total assets. Focused on serving small, middle-market and corporate businesses, the bank provides banking products and services and offers a wide array of loan products, as well as commercial escrow services and facilities through its Commercial Escrow division. Clients are also offered IRA custodial services through tis Pacific Premier Trust division. Additionally, Pacific Premier Bank provides nationwide banking solutions to Homeowners’ Associations and Property Management companies. Actively engaging in its communities, the bank posted 7,460 volunteer hours in 2021, with 2,263 hours performed in Orange County. The bank’s charitable giving strategy reflects its deep commitment to improving economic prosperity for under-resourced individuals, families and small businesses. During 2021, $3.9 million was provided in charitable support, with nearly $1.4 million benefiting Orange County. Among the 100+ OC organizations Pacific Premier Bank serves are Project Access, Women’s Transitional Living Center, Families Forward, Child Creativity Lab, and Templo Calvario CDC.“We have a long-standing record of investing our time and capital to help strengthen our communities and support organizations and initiatives that foster economic prosperity and inclusion.” – Eddie Wilcox, President/CEO, Pacific Premier Bank
2014 National Philanthropy Day by the OC, CA chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2022-11-10 | This is the live recorded event held at the Hotel Irvine in Nov. 2014.
2015 National Philanthropy Day by the OC, CA chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2022-11-10 | This is the live recorded event held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Irvine in Nov. 2015.
2016 National Philanthropy Day by the OC, CA chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2022-11-10 | This is the live recorded event held at the City National Grove of Anaheim in Nov. 2016.
2017 National Philanthropy Day by the OC, CA chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2022-11-10 | This is the live recorded event held at the City National Grove of Anaheim in Nov. 2017.
2018 National Philanthropy Day by the OC, CA chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2022-11-10 | This is the live recorded event held at the City National Grove of Anaheim in Nov. 2018.
2019 National Philanthropy Day by the OC, CA chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2022-11-10 | This is the live recorded event held at the City National Grove of Anaheim in Nov. 2019.
2021 National Philanthropy Day by the OC, CA chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2021-11-22 | This is the live recorded event held at the City National Grove of Anaheim in Nov. 2021.
2021 National Philanthropy Day Orange County Tribute to 2020 Honorees National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2021-11-19 | Because the 2020 National Philanthropy Day event was completely virtual, the Orange County chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals wanted to take a few moments to acknowledge our 2020 Outstanding Honorees at this year's event.Last year's National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Honorees epitomize the best in all of us. Amazing individuals and organizations, with amazing stories that we can all be inspired by. Congratulations to last year's Outstanding Honorees!
2021 National Philanthropy Day Orange County Outstanding Youth: Saachi Pavani National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2021-11-19 | Seventeen-year-old Saachi Pavani is a senior at Irvine’s Portola High School, where she is the three-year captain of the girls varsity tennis team and played a key role in securing Portola’s first CIF championship title. Her work with nonprofits began in 2016, when she partnered with Days for Girls International to create sustainable hygiene kits for girls in developing countries. Laura’s House inspired her to create Portola’s Domestic Violence Prevention club, and the Southern California Hospice Foundation during the pandemic saw her campaign procure 30,000 masks, 7,000+ units of food and more than $3,500 for hospice patients. She also coordinated the distribution of 16,000 masks to major OC nonprofits. The OC Register put her on its 2020 100 Most Influential People in Orange County list. Pavani’s Girl Scouts of Orange County involvement boasts a Bronze, Silver and Gold Award and named her as a delegate to its 55th National Council Session. Pavani’s work with Stop the Bleed coordinated the training of 100+ people to stop life-threatening bleeding, established a club at her school and is lobbying state legislators for training in the state school system.This year's National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Honorees epitomize the best in all of us. Amazing individuals and organizations, with amazing stories that we can all be inspired by. Congratulations to this year's Outstanding Honorees!
2021 National Philanthropy Day Orange County Outstanding Philanthropic Group: WISE® National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2021-11-19 | The mission of WISE®, Women Investing In Security and Education, is to provide opportunities and expertise for the financial education of females of all ages so they may: (1) acquire skills, tools and the mindset to improve their financial status and increase their options in life; (2) network with others with similar financial needs and goals; and (3) secure financial freedom. In 1997, founder, Victoria Collins, CFP, PhD and her team, launched the first conference with 500 women attending. The overwhelming success of the conference indicated the need for financial education in a friendly and non-intimidating environment. Today, WISE works closely with community organizations such as Girls Scouts and Girls Inc and prominent universities to deliver its core mission. WISE hosts 5-10 “Tearing Down the Pink Wall” events per year with free online seminars and workshops to accomplish education from basic finances to more sophisticated money management. Operating with a board of about 26 members, WISE is guided by the general principles of volunteerism: giving of self without personal gain or profit.This year's National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Honorees epitomize the best in all of us. Amazing individuals and organizations, with amazing stories that we can all be inspired by. Congratulations to this year's Outstanding Honorees!
2021 National Philanthropy Day Orange County Outstanding Small Business: Moxie Marketing Agency National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2021-11-19 | Moxie Marketing Agency, a results-driven marketing business, launched in 2014 in Irvine. The company’s core values are integrity, creativity, delivering value, initiative, and giving back. Towards those ends, the company recruits talented marketing professionals who care about making a difference in the local community and operate its Digital Marketing Academy for Nonprofits to provide free marketing resources to nonprofits that cannot afford the company’s services. During the pandemic, the company tapped into its value of giving back to provide pro bono services to its nonprofit clients who could not afford their services and hosted virtual fundraising events to support Orange County’s pandemic relief efforts. This year, Moxie Marketing joined Mental Health Action Day as a founding partner to not only increase awareness about mental health but to encourage people to take action. The company believes that its nonprofit clients are the real heroes, and they are happy to serve as a guide to help them receive more visibility and achieve results. By extension, Moxie Marketing is proud to help make the world a better place.This year's National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Honorees epitomize the best in all of us. Amazing individuals and organizations, with amazing stories that we can all be inspired by. Congratulations to this year's Outstanding Honorees!
2021 National Philanthropy Day Orange County Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Eileen Padberg National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2021-11-19 | Rancho Mission Viejo resident Eileen Padberg, through Eileen Padberg Consulting, has managed public affairs and political campaigns as well as provided strategic planning and corporate communications for some of the nation’s top corporations for more than 25 years. She has been recognized for her work with women as a community activist, encouraging them to participate as elected officials and providing training programs to help them run and win political campaigns. Her volunteer work with what was then the South County YWCA, now called WISEPlace, began in 1984, when she realized what an impact the nonprofit was making on helping homeless women. “Once you walk through those doors, you are hooked – for life!” she says. On and off the board of directors for 30 years as an active volunteer, three years ago, she volunteered to head the capital campaign to raise funds to build permanent housing to replace the transitional housing offered for years. Thus far, $1.5M has been raised in two years. Padberg has also supported Planned Parenthood as a one-time political board member and contributor.This year's National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Honorees epitomize the best in all of us. Amazing individuals and organizations, with amazing stories that we can all be inspired by. Congratulations to this year's Outstanding Honorees!
2021 National Philanthropy Day Orange County Flashback: Select Moments from Previous Honorees National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2021-11-19 | For 36 years, the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has been celebrating and honoring the outstanding individuals and organizations who make the Orange County nonprofit community thrive. National Philanthropy Day, which started right here in Orange County, is our opportunity to publicly honor them. This short Tribute captures a few of those moments.
2021 National Philanthropy Day OC Outstanding Midsize Business: Discount Tire & Service Centers National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2021-11-19 | Andy Andonian, founder of Discount Tire & Service Centers, is a first-generation Armenian immigrant who immigrated to the United States in 1969. He launched Discount Tire Centers in 1975 by opening his first tire store in Downey, California. He was soon able to acquire multiple new locations, quickly expanding and growing the business through the help of his two brothers. Today, Discount Tire Centers is run by President Sergio Andonian, son of Andy Andonian. Besides having a successful tire business, the company is and has always been dedicated to philanthropic work, as they pride themselves in helping out and giving back to those in need through various outlets. They intend on continuing those efforts for years to come, as they are firm believers in affording others the opportunity to stand on their feet and lead a better life. It is a philosophy that has been true to the company ever since it started because it was that one dream and opportunity that led Andy Andonian to be able to lead a better life for himself and his family in the first place.This year's National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Honorees epitomize the best in all of us. Amazing individuals and organizations, with amazing stories that we can all be inspired by. Congratulations to this year's Outstanding Honorees!
2021 National Philanthropy Day Orange County Outstanding Large Corporation: Banc of California National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2021-11-19 | For 80 years, Banc of California has served small and medium-size businesses throughout California. Headquartered in the heart of Orange County, the bank has more than 600 employees, 36 offices and 32 full-service community banking branches, extending from San Diego to Santa Barbara. With deep expertise in manufacturing, healthcare, commercial real estate, entertainment and nonprofit sectors, the bank supports industries most integral to California’s economy. As California’s business bank, Banc of California is committed to supporting organizations and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the communities where their customers and employees live and work, and has a proven track record of donating dollars, time and resources to causes that align with its mission of empowering Californians. In partnership with local organizations, the bank makes a positive impact across at-risk youth programming, affordable housing, veteran services, community revitalization, financial education and workforce development. Beyond financial support, the highlight of Banc of California’s community involvement is its high employee engagement through hands-on service projects and volunteering (totaling more than 7,400 hours from 2018 through 2020).This year's National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Honorees epitomize the best in all of us. Amazing individuals and organizations, with amazing stories that we can all be inspired by. Congratulations to this year's Outstanding Honorees!
2021 National Philanthropy Day OC Outstanding Founder: Meymuna Hussein-Cattan, Tiyya Foundation National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2021-11-19 | Born in an Ethiopian refugee camp in Somalia, Meymuna Hussein-Cattan is an executive, entrepreneur and world traveler. For the last decade, Meymuna has been the Founder/Executive Director of The Tiyya Foundation, a local nonprofit that provides economic and educational opportunities for families of refugees, immigrants and indigenous communities residing in Orange County and Los Angeles County. In her work, Meymuna has been helping to transform sentiments and narratives around refugees in Southern California. Her solutions-oriented mindset has led the way on record-breaking initiatives, including the creation of innovative programs and services that impact nearly 1,000 people a year. This includes increases in job creation, entrepreneurship opportunities and recreational sports inclusion for children from low-income immigrant households. Meymuna has been recognized by the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, was a PBS/ KTLA Local Hero nominee and received a Congressional Recognition as Woman of Year by Congressman Adam Schiff. She established Flavors from Afar, a social enterprise that employs former-refugee chefs in Orange County and Los Angeles. Today, the restaurant is located in Little Ethiopia on Fairfax.This year's National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Honorees epitomize the best in all of us. Amazing individuals and organizations, with amazing stories that we can all be inspired by. Congratulations to this year's Outstanding Honorees!
2021 National Philanthropy Day Orange County Outstanding Philanthropist: Sun Family Foundation National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2021-11-19 | David and Diana Sun immigrated to America from Taiwan in 1977, where they settled in Orange County to pursue a new life with greater opportunity. In 1987, David co-founded Kingston Technology, which became the world’s largest independent manufacturer of computer memory products. In 1999, David and Diana founded the Sun Family Foundation with the vision of sharing their good fortune with local communities by helping underprivileged students attain higher education and supporting the underserved. Each year the foundation grants thousands of scholarships to students in both Orange County and Taiwan. The focus on education is in dedication to David’s mother, who was a high school teacher in Taiwan. The foundation is now being run by two generations of Sun family members, with its next generation now holding leadership positions and helping to shape the foundation’s future strategy towards philanthropy and grantmaking, which continues to support education and also organizations that provide services to underserved individuals and communities. The mission is to use the foundation to bring the family closer together across generations and to pass on David and Diana’s legacy of philanthropy.This year's National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Honorees epitomize the best in all of us. Amazing individuals and organizations, with amazing stories that we can all be inspired by. Congratulations to this year's Outstanding Honorees!
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2020 National Philanthropy Day Sponsorships Now Available National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2021-05-05 | This year's National Philanthropy Day luncheon, presented by the Orange County chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, marks the 35th Anniversary of National Philanthropy Day, and will feature a number of special guests and other surprises. Sponsorships and ticket sales are now being accepted. Go to npdoc.org to find out more!
2020 National Philanthropy Day Orange County Virtual Event Celebrates 35 Years of Philanthropy! National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2020-12-01 | National Philanthropy Day (NPD) was the inspiration of Orange County philanthropist and attorney, Doug Freeman. After five years of work and hundreds of letters, the idea gained support nationwide.In 1986, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed November 15 as National Philanthropy Day. Since then, in communities throughout the United States and Canada, folks have joined together to honor the spirit of giving in their own regions.NPD acknowledges the entire spectrum of services provided by the nonprofit community and recognizes the profound impact that philanthropy has on the fabric of society. Each year the Association of Fundraising Professionals honors individuals and groups who, through their hard work and dedication, have enhanced philanthropy, their communities, and the world. This highly respected trade organization promotes the ethical advancement of philanthropy.The Orange County chapter has been celebrating this event in front of an audience of up to 1,000 community supporters for 35 years. Despite the challenges posed by this year's unique circumstances, including the inability to meet in-person, the chapter's NPD committee was able to create a "live" virtual event that premiered at noon on Nov.19th, 2020. Now, you have the opportunity to view this one-of-a-kind event, featuring the best of the best in Orange County Philanthropy. You'll also get to meet founder, Doug Freeman, as well as view a special appearance by environmental artist and philanthropist, Wyland.Now, on with the show!
National Philanthropy Day 2020 35th Anniversary: Outstanding Philanthropist: Nella Webster OGrady National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2020-11-21 | Nella Webster O’Grady was born in Panama and grew up in Guam where her father built power plants for the U.S. government. Following her B.A. in Economics and Business from Chapman University, Nella worked as a branch manager at Security Pacific Bank, where she observed elderly customers victimized by poor financial decisions. These experiences motivated her to the trust industry, where she served in senior management roles at U.S. Trust, Wilmington Trust, First American Trust, and Palo Capital. Nella is currently Managing Director at Miracle Mile Advisors, one of the country’s fastest growing Registered Investment Advisors. Throughout her career, Nella has given her time and talents to organizations, including Girl Scouts of Orange County (board member and trustee of its investment trust), Mission Plasticos, WHW, Orange County United Way (founder/past chair of Women’s Philanthropy Fund and Tocqueville Society), and the Board of Counselors for Chapman’s Argyros School of Business. Awards include United Way’s Philanthropist of the Year, Orange County Business Journal’s Women in Business Award, and with her husband Kevin, Corporate Humanitarian Award from Mission Plasticos.“I learned the importance of volunteer service to the community from my parents. The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others less fortunate has been a great blessing and joy to me.” – Nella Webster O’Grady
National Philanthropy Day 2020: 35th Anniversary Outstanding Small Business: Advance Beauty College National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2020-11-21 | Advance Beauty College ranks among the top beauty colleges in the United States with campuses in Garden Grove and Laguna Hills, Calif. More than 40,000 graduates have gone through the college’s innovative program in its 33-year history with award-winning training that includes educators who speak English, Farsi, Spanish and Vietnamese. The vast majority of graduates are proudly employed in the beauty-care industry with many becoming business owners and industry leaders themselves. Advance Beauty College was teaming with 50 faculty members and 400 students receiving hands-on training as manicurists, estheticians, hair stylists and barbers. But, then the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit California. Overnight, the college executed distance learning and became a “hub of love,” by spearheading a national campaign — Nailing It For America — to deliver desperately needed personal protective equipment (PPEs) to healthcare workers fighting COVID-19. With its core values of “Inspire, Educate and Give Back,” college volunteers coordinated delivery of 1.2 million PPEs and 55,000 restaurant meals worth $30 million to healthcare workers and other front-line heroes to more than 150 locations throughout the U.S.“During our gravest hours, our school inspired others to help our fellow Americans combat the pandemic. We stand ready to lead our community overcome whatever challenges come our way, so we may emerge even stronger and more resolute for the future.” – Tâm Nguyễn, President, Advance Beauty College
National Philanthropy Day 2020: 35th Anniversary Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Ilona Martin National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2020-11-21 | Born in East Germany the end of World War II, Ilona Martin’s mother saved her life by smuggling her on the Berlin Freedom Train. Coming to America as a teenager, she attended USD School of Law and, having learned to sew in the orphanages, she opened a small shop in Carmel that led to a career in manufacturing for Lands End and others to a 300-employee factory in Costa Mesa. Volunteering came naturally after Hoag Hospital saved her life from ovarian cancer. She co-chaired the Hoag Summer Fest, served as 552 Club president and raised major funds for Hoag Promise Campaign, receiving the prestigious Vin Jorgensen Award for her efforts. Ilona continues to serve and fundraise for Hoag and made a charitable bequest to nursing scholarships. Other nonprofits she supports include Laguna Playhouse (emeritus board member) and Laguna College of Art and Design, where she took her first art class in 1984 and is a board member and past gala co-chair. Starting as an impressionist artist in Carmel, Ilona has an Art & Treasures studio in Newport Beach.“To me living is giving back, the joy of working as a team. These friendships over the last 20 years are gifts to me tenfold.” – Ilona Martin
National Philanthropy Day 2020 35th Anniversary Celebration: Outstanding Founder: Laurie Zagon National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2020-11-21 | Founder of Art & Creativity for Healing, Laurie Zagon was born and raised in New York City, received her Master of Fine Arts degree from Syracuse University and her undergraduate degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. As a fine arts professor at City University of New York for 14 years, she taught design, color and light theory, and painting. For more than 40 years, Laurie has facilitated Art & Creativity for Healing workshops. Using her method of Art4Healing®, she has helped tens of thousands of children and adults process stress, illness, grief and fear in hospitals and nonprofit community organizations throughout Southern California and the U.S. Laurie founded Art & Creativity for Healing in Orange County in 2000 and thus far has trained and certified (through her partnership with Brandman University-Chapman University System) more than 250 facilitators in the Art4Healing® method and facilitated workshops for more than 85,000 children, teens and adults. She is proud that the workshops are free of charge to community nonprofit partners through grant applications and believes the secret of their success is “giving, giving and more giving.”“Seeing the shelter children’s excited little faces when we hand them a box full of new art supplies, and they ask, ‘Do we get to keep these?’ is the true reward of giving.”– Laurie Zagon
National Philanthropy Day 2020 35th Anniversary Celebration: Special Appearance by Artist, Wyland. National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2020-11-21 | In the world of art, nothing compares to the size, scope, and majesty of “Wyland’s Walls.” Spanning the sides of skyscrapers, sports arenas, and structures throughout the world, these landmark public murals captured the imagination of millions and helped inspire a new generation to become better stewards for our environment. For more than forty years, the murals have served as a reminder to communities around the world that we all share a special connection with our blue planet.
National Philanthropy Day 2020: 35th Anniversary Celebration: Outstanding Youth: Karina Tarsadia National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2020-11-21 | Sixteen-year-old Karina Tarsadia is an Orange County native and Sage Hill High School sophomore. After having the opportunity to take service trips through her family’s Tarsadia Foundation to India, Cambodia and Africa, the poverty and an incredible community spirit she observed inspired her to create the Backpack Project to give back locally. In 2019, Karina’s efforts helped provide, along with nonprofit partners, 5,500 backpacks with school supplies, groceries, haircuts and food to low-income families. This fall, due to COVID19, Karina and her team have shifted plans to work directly with partners and schools to ensure that students are set up for success, with plans to distribute 15,000 backpacks through Santa Ana Unified, Anaheim Elementary, and Placentia-Yorba Linda school partners, along with partnering with Nailing It, MovingForwardTogether Coalition in Garden Grove, Advance Beauty College, and OC United Way. With education her priority, Karina wants young students to feel equipped with the materials they need to put their best foot forward in school. She credits Nithin Jilla, Dreams for Schools executive director, as her mentor in connecting to the community.“Service and education are important to me. I know that I’ve been blessed with opportunities and want to do my part to ensure that other students have the same opportunities and are set up for success. I want students everywhere to Dream Big!” – Karina Tarsadia
National Philanthropy Day 2020: Special 35th Anniversary Award: Doug Freeman, Founder, NPD National Philanthropy Day Orange County 2020-11-21 | National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is a special day set aside for the purpose of recognizing the great contribution philanthropy makes to our society and to honor individuals, businesses, and support organizations that are active in the philanthropic community.NPD was the inspiration of local philanthropist and attorney Doug Freeman. After five years of work and hundreds of letters, the idea gained support nationwide. In 1986, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed November 15th as National Philanthropy Day.Since then, in communities throughout the United States and Canada, folks have joined together to honor the spirit of giving in their own regions. We believe that philanthropy benefits not only our own communities, but enriches and empowers the global community.NPD offers an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of charitable giving and the spirit that makes such generosity possible.NPD is coordinated and supported on an international scale by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). This highly respected trade organization promotes the ethical advancement of philanthropy.
