Joan-Gellert Sargen
The Association of Fundraising Professionals San Luis Obispo County Chapter (AFP SLO) is pleased to announce the fifth annual celebration of National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) in San Luis Obispo County. NPD is a special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy makes to our society and our world. The Philanthropist of the Year Award is a time-honored tradition among AFP chapters all across the world and San Luis Obispo is no exception. Past honorees have included Bert and Candace Forbes, Clifford Clark and the Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust, Howard Carroll, Trustee. This year’s honor goes to Joan-Gellert Sargen, a long-time local philanthropist.
A luncheon celebration will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel (333 Madonna Road in San Luis Obispo) on Thursday, November 14, 2019, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. For the second year, the Premier sponsor for the National Philanthropy Day Celebration is The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo. Business Partner and Table Sponsorships for the event are also available.
For more information or to purchase tickets for the event, please visit community.afpglobal.org/afpcasanluisobispochapter or email [email protected].
ABOUT THE AWARDS
The Award for Outstanding Philanthropist honors an individual with a proven record of exceptional generosity who, through direct financial support, demonstrates outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and whose generosity encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles. Joan Gellert-Sargen has been changing lives through her generosity in San Luis Obispo County since moving here with her family in 1992. One would be hard-pressed to find a nonprofit organization in San Luis Obispo County that has not benefited from Joan’s philanthropic support. Naming just a partial list, Joan has generously supported Cuesta College, French Hospital, the Community Counseling Center, Cal Poly, the YMCA, SLO Food Bank, Central Coast Aquarium, Cal Poly Arts, 40 Prado, Pacific Wildlife Care, Wilshire Hospice, KCBX, CAPSLO, the Foundation for the Performing Arts Center, Family Care Network, the Clark Center, SLO Symphony, SLO Repertory Theatre and so many more. Joan’s philanthropy is generous, widespread and contagious. AFP SLO County is thrilled to announce this long overdue honor.
“Joan is an inspiration and sets forth a perfect example of how to give selflessly to important causes while making a true impact with her gifts.” – Marie Rosenwasser, Council Member of the Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County is a grantmaking and education foundation supporting charitable work across our county. Since 1998, the Foundation has supported our county with grants and scholarships totaling almost $35 million. The Community Foundation’s charitable assets under management have grown to nearly $60 million and provide support to all aspects of our community in perpetuity. For more information, visit www.cfsloco.org or call 805-543-2323.
ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS
The mission of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is to promote philanthropy globally and to provide professional development training for fundraisers. The AFP code of ethics is broadly recognized as a guiding document for all fundraising professionals. Since 1960, AFP has worked to promote the importance of charity, giving, and philanthropy on a global basis. The AFP SLO chapter was chartered by the AFP International Board in March 2015.
Tickets are on sale now for the National Philanthropy Day® Luncheon Celebration on November 14th. Individual seating is available at $50 per person. Sponsorships range from $500-$1,000. For more information about this event or about becoming a member of the San Luis Obispo Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, please visit community.afpglobal.org/afpcasanluisobispochapter or email [email protected].