T. Denny Sanford honored for philanthropy
T. Denny Sanford, successful businessman and longtime supporter of health programs, children’s services and other charitable causes across the United States, has been selected to receive the 2012 Award for Outstanding Philanthropist, given by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) as the organization’s top philanthropy honor.By: News release, Association of Funding Professionals
T. Denny Sanford, successful businessman and longtime supporter of health programs, children’s services and other charitable causes across the United States, has been selected to receive the 2012 Award for Outstanding Philanthropist, given by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) as the organization’s top philanthropy honor.
The award honors an individual with a proven record of exceptional generosity who, through direct financial support, demonstrates outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and whose generosity encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles on a community, national and/or international level.
Sanford will receive the honor on March 31, 2012, at a special Celebration of Philanthropy ceremony during AFP’s 49th International Conference on Fundraising in Vancouver.
Sanford built several successful businesses over the years in South Dakota, including First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard.
In 2007, Sanford committed $400 million to the Sioux Valley Health System, now renamed Sanford Health.
The gift also supports several clinics, research centers and The Sanford Project, which focuses on finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes.
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