We’re hearing from Becky Boulanger, the president of the Association of Fundraising Professional and executive director of the FVTC Foundation about AFP’s upcoming celebration of National Philanthropy Day, with a virtual event and a fitting theme for 2020. The event is Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register at https://www.afpnewi.org/national-philanthropy-day
On this Veteran’s Day, we’re learning more about Operation Fan Mail, which honors servicemen and women during Packers home games. Mark Rothwell is the Vice President, Marketing with WPS Health Solutions and joins us to share the history of the event. If you’d like to nominate someone for Operation Fan Mail visit here.
- For information on Cards for Troops visit packers.com/cardsfortroops and you can drop them off at the Packers Pro Shop or at all Wisconsin Fleet Farm locations.
The Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign begins on Friday, November 13. Bell ringing will happen in person with social distancing and masking but there’s also a virtual option. We’re hearing from Kristal Knudtson, Salvation Army Development & Communications Director, Salvation Army Fox Cities. Sign up to be a bell ringer here.
Finally, we’re learning about a matching opportunity for Wisconsin Veterans Village in Grand Chute. Mary Beth Nienhaus is honoring veterans with the “Who’s Your Veteran” $250,000 matching gift campaign. Dr. Tom Wilzeus joins and shares how proceeds will be used to finish the restoration and operation of 48 apartments at the Wisconsin Veterans Village.
