The Cincinnati chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will honor outstanding community service for 2024 National Philanthropy Day at a Nov. 21 luncheon at the Music Hall Ballroom.
Philanthropist of the Year: Sherie Lynch Marek
“We have all had help getting to where we are today,” Sherie Lynch Marek said, “and as responsible members of the community, we can make a difference and help impact generations to come through our own generosity of spirit.” She has made her impact through involvement that is wide and deep, including fundraising and the boards of Cincinnati Art Museum, Horticultural Society, Cincinnati Ballet, May Festival, Cincinnati Opera, Dress for Success, Cancer Family Care, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and many more.
Volunteer of the Year: Pam Weber
Pam Weber, a senior VP at PNC Real Estate, has been a guest speaker/case judge at the University of Cincinnati, and is a member of the UC Real Estate Roundtable. At Easterseals Redwood, Weber is a board member and Development Committee chair. She’s on the boards of YWCA of Greater Cincinnati and the Catalytic Development Fund of Northern Kentucky, and on 3CDC’s Asset Committee.
Lifetime Achievement in Fundraising: M. Patricia Rosely
M. Patricia (Patty) Rosely has spent 40 years in nonprofit management. As chief development officer at OneSource Center, Beech Acres, Playhouse in the Park and others, she has created and implemented development plans. Rosely’s fundraising superpower is special campaigns to celebrate agency milestones, plus women’s philanthropy and identifying and cultivating unexpected major gifts. Her favorite volunteer role is mentor for early-career fundraisers.
Outstanding Corporation/Foundation: BT RISE – Barbara Turner
In 2023, Barbara Turner launched BT RISE to help others access resources to achieve financial security and independence. As CEO, Turner leverages her extensive corporate and community leadership experience, along with her deep expertise in financial services, to provide advisory services, review business plans and offer capital for new and emerging organizations.
Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy: Payton Obert
Payton Obert is the founder of Payton’s Lemonade Stand and a seventh grader at Saint Ignatius of Loyola School. In 2018, at age 6, Payton hosted her first lemonade stand in her driveway and donated the proceeds to charity. That lemonade stand has evolved into a successful nonprofit that has given away over $2.5 million since its inception in 2021. Payton has inspired thousands of kids to give back to their communities through their own lemonade stands.
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