Julien's Journal November 2015 (Volume 40, Number 11) | Page 28

for Mercy Health Foundation’s Black and White Gala. Outstanding Professional Fundraiser Mike Doyle Mike Doyle grew up in Shullsburg, WI and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Loras College in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Finance and Business Marketing. He went on to receive a Juris Doctor degree from Marquette University in 1994. end date of 2017. Mike resides in Asbury with his wife Martha and their sons, Jack and Hughie. Outstanding Youth Philanthropy Clare Vosberg of Clare Cares Mike returned to Loras College in 2007 as Director of the Loras Fund continuing to progress through the advancement office until he was named the vice president for advancement in July of 2012. Over the past three years, Loras has had the top three cash fundraising years in the school’s 176year history. Clare Szalkowski (not pictured) began Clare Cares in January of 2014 with a hope to put a Buddy Bench on her school’s playground. Due to her unending work to build friendships to end bullying and the generosity of sponsors, there are now more than 30 Clare Cares Buddy Benches on local elementary schools in the tri-state area. Clare’s mission statement is: “I’m a kid who wants to change the world by building friendships and make our community a better place.” Those are big words for a ten-year-old, but she has been doing all of that and more. This is a credit to Mike’s constant encouragement and passion for the College. He has spearheaded the College’s Inspiring Lives & Leadership $100 million campaign, the largest in school history. The original $75 million goal was achieved two years ahead of schedule, leading the Loras College Board of Regents to raise the goal to $100 million while maintaining the original She has worked with numerous nonprofits in the area to help fulfill needs within their organizations with such projects as, “Filling the Shelves with LOVE” in which she provided St. Stephen’s Food Bank with over a ton of food in January of 2015. She also supported Opening Doors with her “Birthday Wishes” project. She provided 22 complete birthday packages to children who are residents of the shelter who were then able to celebrate their special day, although homeless. This year she will be beginning her second year of support work for Almost Home with the “Sack Lunch Sundays” in which she plans and orchestrates volunteers to deliver sack lunches every Sunday evening for the men who are residents of the homeless shelter. Clare would like to thank the entire community who continue to support her mission to change the world by building friendships and making the community a better place. If you are interested in becoming a National Philanthropy Day sponsor, please contact Kelly Myers at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing everyone at the National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon on Thursday, November 12 at the Grand River Center. The cost is $40 to attend. Seating is limited. Payment and reservations are due by Wednesday, November 4. For more information, please contact Alissa Riegler at [phone] or Alissa.Riegler@clarke. edu. v Editor’s note: This article was provided by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Tri-State Chapter. The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Tri-State Chapter would like to thank our generous National Philanthropy Day sponsors: Platinum Circle ($1,000+) American Trust & Savings Bank, Klauer Manufacturing Gold Circle ($500-$999) Dubuque Bank & Trust Silver Circle ($250-$499) AMPERAGE, Clarke University, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, Finley Health Foundation, Herrig & Herrig Financial Services, Honkamp Krueger and Company, P.C., Loras College, Premier Bank, Theisen Supply, Inc., University of Dubuque, University of Platteville Foundation, Friends Circle, Carlisle Ryan Digital Services, Friends Circle Friends Circle Carlisle Ryan Digital Services and Julien’s Journal Magazine Join us at the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon to honor Dubuque’s finest philanthropists, Thursday, November 12, at the Grand River Center. Call [phone] for more information. 26  ❖  Julien’s Journal  ❖  November 2015