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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Reuben and Clarice Liechty of Jamestown will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement—Legacy of Giving award during a National Philanthropy Day luncheon hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Northern Plains Chapter.

The awards ceremony will occur on Thursday, November 17, 2016, from Noon to 1:30 pm at the Fargo Holiday Inn. Tickets for the awards luncheon, or for fundraising educational training sessions and the luncheon may be purchased at www.afpnorthernplains.org.

Over many years, the Liechtys have given generously of their time, talents, and treasures. They have supported numerous non-profit businesses and organizations within the community of Jamestown and within the state of North Dakota, personally and through their Gwendolyn Ruth Liechty Memorial Fund, a donor advised fund.

Also being honored at this year’s National Philanthropy Day luncheon are Mike and Peggy Bullinger of Fargo, who will receive the Philanthropists of the Year award; Cyndi Anderson of Mosaic Consulting, Inc., in Detroit Lakes, MN, who will be celebrated with the Respected Fundraising Professional award; and the Fargo Rotary, which will be recognized as the Outstanding Volunteer Group.

National Philanthropy Day is an annual celebration of the incredible impact giving, volunteering, and charitable engagement makes upon our communities and our world. Association of Fundraising Professional chapters across the globe celebrate National Philanthropy Day by hosting events to recognize activities of donors, volunteers, foundations, leaders, corporations, and those who are engaged in philanthropy. The Association of Fundraising Professionals Northern Plains Chapter encompasses all of North Dakota and western Minnesota.

National Philanthropy Day 2016 is sponsored by the University of North Dakota; North Dakota Community Foundation; Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation; Minnesota State University—Moorhead; Bremer Bank; Mosaic Consulting, Inc.; Eide Bailly; the University of Jamestown; West Central Initiative; and Fargo Rotary.