Edward Lewis and William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust receive philanthropy awards

The vice chancellor for advancement and one of the university’s most generous donors have both been honored with National Philanthropy Day Awards bestowed by the Triad Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Edward J. Lewis III, who has led UNCSA’s advancement efforts since 2015, was named the 2020 Outstanding Fundraising Professional, and the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust was named Outstanding Philanthropic Organization for Winston-Salem.

National Philanthropy Day, held annually on Nov. 15, celebrates charitable activities in the form of donated financial, in-kind and volunteering support.

The Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award is given to career fundraisers with at least a decade of experience, whose leadership exemplifies ethical and effective professional practice and whose performance enhances the philanthropic resources of the organization which he or she serves. Lewis has provided leadership for the largest comprehensive fundraising campaign in the university’s history. Powering Creativity: The Campaign for UNCSA was launched publicly in September 2019 with an initial goal of $65 million. In April 2020, the campaign exceeded its goal. The effort will continue until June 2021.