Thursday, November 19, 2009, we held the

Sixteenth Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

hosted by the

Association of Fundraising Professionals
Permian Basin Chapter

to recognize and pay tribute to local philanthropists who make a difference in communities throughout the Permian Basin

 

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jerold Panas

Dr. Jerold Panas is executive partner of Jerold Panas, Linzy & Partners, one of the nation's most highly regarded firms in the field of campaign services and financial resource development.

A frequent platform speaker, Dr. Panas is also a regular contributor to professional journals. In the field of philanthropy and trustee governance, his books are considered the most significant in the field -- one is an all-time bestseller (eleventh printing) and three are considered classics. Because of the prominence of the firm and the impact of his writing, there are few who have had greater influence in the history of the profession.

Dr. Panas is founder of Decision Research Institute, one of the nation's largest firms in marketing research, needs assessment, attitude surveys and marketing strategy for nonprofit institutions. He is the founder and chairman of the board of the Institute for Charitable Giving, one of the most significant providers of training in philanthropy.

Jerold Panas has been professionally involved in fundraising and financial resource development for over forty years. He combines his understanding and experience in the field with a special talent for strategic planning and volunteer development.

 

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For the 2008 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon page, please go here.