AFP NC Triad's 22nd Philanthropy Awards Luncheon 

Monday, November 10, 2014

The Triad Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is proud to host the 22nd National Philanthropy Day Awards.  This prestigious luncheon honors those who have made significant endeavors to transform our Triad area communities through their philanthropic giving, volunteer efforts or professional service to the nonprofit field.  The luncheon will include a key note presentation by Tim Rice and an awards presentation. 

 2014 National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients  

• Sydney White, Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, nominated by Victory Junction
• Mary Alspaugh, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, nominated by Salemtowne Retirement Community
• Billy Tesh, Outstanding Philanthropist in Greensboro, nominated by Greensboro Science Center
• Bill Horney, Outstanding Philanthropist in High Point, nominated by Capital Development Associates
• Woody Clinard, Outstanding Philanthropist in Winston Salem, nominated by Bread for the World and the Winston Salem Foundation
• William Mangum Fine Art Gallery, Outstanding Business in Philanthropy, Greensboro, nominated by Crisis Control Ministry of Winston Salem and Greensboro Urban Ministry
• Krispy Kreme,Outstanding Business of Philanthropy, Winston Salem, nominated by Victory Junction
• Alpha Delta Pi- Eta Upsilon Chapter, Outstanding Philanthropic Organization, Greensboro, nominated by Ronald McDonald House of Winston Salem
• Alpha Delta Pi-Zeta Psi Chapter, Outstanding Philanthropic Organization, Winston Salem, nominated by Ronald McDonald House of Winston Salem
• Tonya Hayes, Outstanding Fundraising Professional, Greensboro
• Frances Beasley, Outstanding Fundraising Professional, Winston Salem
• Sally and Allan Cone, Lifetime Achievement Award, nominated by UNCG

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Tim Rice is CEO Emeritus of Cone Health, an integrated health organization of $1.3B with 12,000 employees, 1,200 physicians and six acute care hospitals serving a population of one million, from which he will be retiring in October of this year.  The majority of Rice's career has been spent helping the sick in the Greensboro community.  Beginning his health care career as a pharmacist at Cone Health's Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro in 1978, Rice soon progressed into a position managing several aspects of the operation of the pharmacy department.  He pursued a graduate degree in health administration at Duke University and returned to Cone Health in various management roles, primarily with product line responsibilities for various centers of excellence.  In 1992 he was promoted to Executive Vice President of the Health Services Division of Cone Health where he led the organization's efforts developing non-acute care services, including nursing homes, home care, hospice, outpatient surgery, physician office developments and other outpatient entities.  In 1997, Tim became the Executive Vice President of Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.  In this role he led the 547-bed teaching facility, which provides tertiary services for the Greensboro and surrounding areas.  Tim served as Chief Operating Officer of Cone Health from 2001-2004, when he was responsible for the network's five acute care hospitals.  He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Cone Health in August 2004. 

Rice is no stranger to philanthropy, giving generously of his time through various health care leadership positions.  He has served as Chair of the North Carolina Hospital Association, Chair of The Greensboro Partnership, Chair of VHA Southern Atlantic and has served on numerous other community and health care boards.  He currently serves on the Boards of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the Center for Creative Leadership and the Piedmont Triad Partnership.  He serves nationally on the Board of Directors of The Joint Commission, the National Center for Healthcare Leadership and the Committee for Economic Development.  He is a Fellow of he American College of Healthcare Executives. 

Individual seats are $50.  Corporate sponsorships opportunities are available.  For more information about sponsorships, click here. 

Register now for an exciting day honoring individuals who make a difference in our community!