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2005 Young Philanthropist Award

Purpose

Women in Development of Greater Boston Young Philanthropist Award recognizes and celebrates the contributions of young philanthropists, male or female, who make a difference in advancing the spirit of philanthropy in the greater community. The goals of the award are to recognize a young leader who inspires philanthropy, to highlight a model of philanthropic practice for future generations and to illuminate the vital contributions made by a young philanthropist that advance the mission of a nonprofit organization.

Nomination Criteria

The nominee (s) must meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrates exceptional charitable responsibility;
• Demonstrates novelty and creativity in the delivery of the charitable activity;
• Inspire others to contribute financially to the primary nonprofit organization served.
• Motives others to take on leadership roles that advance the mission of the nonprofit organization and the field of philanthropy.
• Nominee's charitable activity promotes the mission and sustainability of the primary nonprofit organization served.

Eligibility

An individual or group who is 25 years of age or younger and who works, volunteers, or resides in Massachusetts.

Nomination Process and Selection

All nomination forms were submitted by Friday, April 1, 2005. Members of Women in Development and leaders of nonprofit organizations (including board members, executive directors, department heads, principals and heads of schools) can submit forms via our Young Philanthropist Nomination Form.

WID Young Philanthropist Award
93 Concord Avenue, Suite 2
Belmont, MA 02478
Fax: 617 489-7799
Phone: 617 489-6777
Email: widgb@widgb.org

WID's Young Philanthropist Award Committee will review nominees and make a recommendation of the recipient (s) to the WID Board for approval. Self-nominations will not be accepted. For all finalist candidates, the Award Committee will contact representatives from the primary nonprofit organization for references.

Presentation of Awards

The Young Philanthropy Award will be presented to the recipient (s) during a luncheon program sponsored by Women in Development on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at the Radisson Hotel, located at 200 Stuart Street in Boston. A contribution will be made by WID to the recipient's primary nonprofit organization.

Past Recipients

• 2004: Jenny Whitcher, Topsfield, Massachusetts, Habitat for Humanity
  
  
• 2003: Rory Conroy and Alexa Gambal, Wellesley, Massachusetts, Afghanistan Sister School Project, Dana-Hall School

Mission of Women in Development of Greater Boston (WIDGB)

Women in Development of Greater Boston is a nonprofit professional association approaching 1000 members whose mission is to promote and support the advancement of women in the development profession and the importance of philanthropy. Today it is one of the largest organizations of advancement professionals in Massachusetts. WIDGB offers a variety of programs, services and opportunities for volunteer involvement. Members help one another develop and improve professional skills, share information about employment opportunities, and foster a climate which promotes professional achievement.