National Philanthropy Day
November 18th was the date when The Association of Fundraising Professionals Mid-America Chapter celebrated National Philanthropy Day at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial. Guests enjoyed award presentations, a new video about philanthropy in Kansas City as part of the #GivingHeartsKC Campaign and surprise guests Toby Cook and Director of the Royals Hall of Fame Curt Nelson. David M. Fulk served as the chairman.
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Kristine Vainovska, Lori Baerg, Carla Simpson, Robert Mayer, and Sandy Mayer |
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Jill Wagner Beckman, Rich Baker, Jill Deramus Dean, Andrew Lang, Cindy Jeffries, and Shelly Doucet |
Additional photos featured in the January 9, 2016 issue
Photo Credit: Jeremy Ruzich Photography
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