MEDIA ALERT – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AmFund Named Best Place to Work by
Orlando Business Journal
MAITLAND, Fla. (July 11, 2023) – The American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) has been named by the Orlando Business Journal (OBJ) as one of the “Best Places to Work in Central Florida” as determined by an independent survey of AmFund’s employees.
“We are honored for this recognition and are delighted to have created a culture within our organization that is engaging, vibrant and inclusive. It is the hallmark of our Right Relationships and Right Behaviors philosophy that is more than just our values painted on a wall”, said Deborah Marshall, Chief Operating Officer. “In the midst of so much change in the workplace, it is gratifying to know that our employees have found their purpose in working at AmFund.”
Monica, an employee for over 7 years complimented the work environment, “I have never felt more integrated with a group of coworkers than I do while working at The American Fundraising Foundation. This organization takes the term “work-family” very seriously.”
One of the newest employees, Chris said, “ The leadership here truly values our teammates as individuals and makes sure to keep staff both engaged, and accountable.”
“We recognize the importance of a healthy culture in the workplace and are proud to educate other organizations nation-wide who may be struggling with a toxic culture or just want to make some positive improvements,” Marshall said. “Education is integral to the nonprofit and for-profit communities alike, especially as it relates to culture and core values.”
Each year AmFund, approves and partners with over 600 organizations throughout the United States and provides unrestricted funds to support important causes ranging from the arts; veterans’ services; senior and youth programs; animal rescues and therapies; and humanitarian relief. Over the past 24 years, AmFund has distributed over $52 million to worthy organizations through its sponsorship of events and over $500K in unrestricted grants since 2020.
For more information about AmFund visit their website at www.AmFund.org or request an appointment with one of their team members by contacting info@amfund.org
Media Contact: Deborah Marshall Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer dmarshall@amfund.org (407) 895-8000
About the American Fundraising Foundation
Each year, the American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) carefully chooses organizations to support through sponsorship of events, year-end grant distribution, virtual silent auctions, and other programs to raise much-needed unrestricted funds for the important mission of those organizations. AmFund currently partners with over 600 organizations in support of their funding needs.
The national headquarters of AmFund is located in Florida and opens its training center to nonprofit organizations for lunch and learns as well as special programs. Its Educational Foundation is a Federally recognized 501(c)3 and provides professional training for Development Directors, Executive Directors, Board Members, and others leveraging more than three decades of fundraising experience. It offers expertise in a wide variety of topics for groups ranging in size from 12 to 1000.
Since its inception in 1999, the American Fundraising Foundation has distributed more than $52 million for worthy causes. Its signature silent auctions featuring once-in-a-lifetime experiences are presented at organizations’ special events, whether in person, virtual or hybrid events, drawing admiration, praise and excitement as the entire process elevates the event in the eyes of patrons, board members and the community.
Additionally, AmFund annually donates unrestricted funds known as Golden Pear Grants, to select organizations.
The Golden Pear, prominently part of AmFund’s logo, is deeply rooted in history as well as in its mission. Throughout history, even before the written word, the pear has been honored as a sacred fruit signifying wisdom, prosperity, good health, longevity, and future happiness – all the things Amfund seeks for its nonprofit partners.
For more information about AmFund, visit www.amfund.org or call (407) 895-8000. Read AmFund’s blog at www.amfund.org/blog and connect on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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