Media Release
For Immediate Release
November 15, 2007
For more information contact Karen Kubby at (319) 337-2112
 

Nancy Westvig Awarded
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Nancy Westvig was awarded one of three Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Awards from the Eastern Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  She was nominated by the Emma Goldman Clinic in Iowa City.

Nancy came to Iowa City 14 years ago and opened up the paint your own pottery business Fired Up, Iowa City, Inc., with her husband Michael.  Nancy sees philanthropy as part of her successful business model.  She hosts “Emma Day” on the third Friday of each month, where a percentage of proceeds from the day are gifted to the Emma Goldman Clinic.  The opportunity to hand paint bowls for the Domestic Violence Intervention Programs Souper Bowl fundraiser in February of each year is provided by Fired Up.  She is involved in area public libraries and Summer of the Arts.

“We nominated Nancy because of her leadership role in the community as a business person viewing philanthropy as a best business practice,” stated Karen Kubby, Executive  Director of the Emma Goldman Clinic.  “She provided great leadership as a volunteer fundraiser to others on our Board of Directors.  Nancy provided encouragement, suggested specific tasks in which Board members could get involved, and was a great role model.  She has lots of passion and energy for the Emma Goldman Clinic and she shared that with others.”

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