2011 NEW FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONAL AWARD
Nancy Horvath Named Recipient of AFP Greater Toronto Chapter's 2011 New Fundraising Professional Award
Toronto, ON - The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Toronto Chapter is pleased to announce that Nancy Horvath, Senior Development Officer at St. Michael's Hospital Foundation has been named the recipient of the 2011 New Fundraising Professional Award. Nancy Horvath was selected to receive this prestigious award, for demonstrating consistent excellence and best practice in achieving high quality fundraising through her vision, strategy and exceptional commitment to the profession.
At St. Michael's Hospital Foundation since 2010, Nancy is responsible for providing top and prospective donors with high-quality cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Accountable for building strong intra-departmental relationships, Nancy drives excellence and inspires enthusiasm, hard-work and passion. Under Nancy's leadership and strategic guidance, the volunteer Trauma Committee was successful in raising $250 000 in a period of 6 months. "In a short time, Nancy has proven to be an extremely valuable member of the St. Michael's Foundation team", says Alayne Metrick, President, St. Michael's Hospital Foundation. "Nancy is a 'can-do' person: she is highly prepared and effective."
Nancy Horvath started her career at Stephen Thomas in 2006, where she was promoted to account manager in only one year. Showing great dedication, she pushed herself to develop key skills in project management, client relations and strategic relationship building. In 2008, Nancy joined the CAMH Foundation as Development Officer. She was key contributor to the design and launch of a number of new annual programs - Gifts of Light, CAMHtogether and Light up a Life - all of which significantly surpassed projected revenue targets. Nancy was instrumental in developing and implementing the Foundation's Leadership Giving Program, which exceeded revenue goals by 25% in its first year. Her overall achievements in managing the CAMH Foundation's direct response fundraising program - including acquisition and renewal strategies - were outstanding and far-reaching.
Nancy has been an active member of AFP since 2006, and is currently a member of the AFP Greater Toronto Chapter Fundraising Day 2011 Committee. Previously, she was co-chair of Fundraising Day 2010, and served on AFP Greater Toronto Chapter's Education Committee (2009-2010).
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Established in 2001, the AFP Greater Toronto Chapter New Fundraising Professional Award recognizes a full-time fundraising professional who has displayed exceptional talent and demonstrated outstanding achievement early in his/her career. The recipient has between two and five years of experience in fundraising and is selected through submissions from Chapter members. The award encompasses career achievements, long and short term career objectives, personal volunteer service and a commitment to the profession.
About AFP
AFP Greater Toronto Chapter is a recognised leader in promoting philanthropy and providing education, training and best practices for those in the fundraising profession. With more than 1200 members, the Greater Toronto Chapter is the largest of the more than 206 AFP chapters throughout the world.
Contact
Cynthia Quigley, Manager Administration - Association of Fundraising Professionals
cquigley@afptoronto.org