Scholarships
Each year, the IAAP Foundation invests in administrative professionals by awarding scholarships to IAAP conferences, providing many with an opportunity of a lifetime. These scholarships are made possible by the generosity of our donors.
2024 Scholarships will re-open Fall of 2023. Check back November 1, 2023
2024 Mālama ‘ohana Scholarship
The Mālama ‘ohana Scholarship (meaning “taking care of family”) was established by Roy and Nora Onishi, specifically to provide extra expense assistance so members from Hawaii can attend Summit. The 2024 scholarship includes Summit registration, three nights in the conference hotel, and $700 towards travel. Preference is given to members from Hawaii. If not awarded to a member from Hawaii, the proceeds will fund additional registration only scholarships for other IAAP members.
2024 Summit Scholarships
Summit 2024 experience will be held July 11-13, 2024 at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York, New York, USA! The 2024 IAAP Foundation scholarships include conference registration.
More information coming soon.
2024 IAAP CAPstone Scholarships
CAPstone is a one-of-a kind program that allows professionals to learn best practices and skills with a community of peers to increase value--to your organization and yourself—and heighten performance efficiency. IAAP CAPstone will be 100% virtual in 2024! IAAP Foundation covered registration for six CAPstone attendees in 2023 and look to increase the number of scholarships in 2024.
It is requested that applicants avoid registering for Summit or CAPstone until after they have received notification of their application status. Refunds are not guaranteed and cannot be made to those who do not receive a scholarship. Applicants are eligible to receive only one scholarship.
Philanthropist of the Year
The Philanthropist of the Year award is the IAAP Foundation's most prestigious award given annually to an individual who exemplifies the spirit of philanthropy through extraordinary financial and volunteer support of the administrative profession.
2022 Philanthropist of the Year
Nora and Roy Onishi, 2022 Philanthropist of the Year.
Nora and Roy Onishi work as a team – and that is why we chose to honor both of them as Philanthropist of the Year in 2022. The two established the Mālama ‘ohana Scholarship (meaning “taking care of family”) in 2019, specifically to provide extra expense assistance so IAAP members from Hawaii can attend Summit. Nora participates in many IAAP programs and is always one of the first to support Foundation initiatives. We are fortunate to count Roy and Nora among our friends
2021 Philanthropist of the Year
Karen Swoopes, 2021 Philanthropist of the Year.
Philanthropist of the Year Karen Swoopes exemplifies everything it means to be a giver. Karen is that and more. She is a donor, serves as a Foundation Ambassador, and continuously advocates on behalf of the Foundation’s mission. Her enthusiasm for the administrative profession is contagious and we are so honored to have her represent the Foundation in this capacity.
2020 Philanthropist of the Year
Elizabeth White-Peters, CAP, 2020 Philanthropist of the Year.
Elizabeth White-Peters, CAP, was named 2020 Philanthropist of the Year during this year's IAAP virtual Summit. Elizabeth has been an IAAP Foundation donor and volunteer for several years. She serves as a Foundation Ambassador, giving her time to assist in our efforts to support admins and advance the profession.
2019 Philanthropist of the Year
Stacey Brewer, CAP, Foundation Chair, presents the 2019 Philanthropist of the Year award to Joyce Hawkins, CAP, (right) at IAAP Summit.
Joyce Hawkins, CAP, was named 2019 Philanthropist of the Year at IAAP Summit 2019. Joyce has been a supporter of the IAAP Foundation since inception. She is a leader in philanthropy and a true example of what it means to be a giver.
2018 Philanthropist of the Year
Brenda Jindra, Foundation Chair, presents the 2018 Philanthropist of the Year award to Sandy Chandler, CAP (left) at the Foundation Celebration.
Sandy Chandler, CAP, has supported the foundation for many years as a volunteer and donor. She is a long-time IAAP member and a past IAAP president. She now gives back to the profession by giving to the Foundation through her time, talent and treasure. She serves as a Foundation Ambassador and supports the foundation's mission in any way she can. She is a true giver.
2017 Philanthropist of the Year
Char Wilkinson, CAP, (left) 2016 Philanthropist of the Year, is pictured with 2017 Philanthropist of the Year Lynda Boulay, CAP, at the Foundation Celebration.
Lynda Boulay, CAP, OM has supported the foundation for many years and has previously volunteered her time on the foundation's board of directors. She also became the first Benefactor of the foundation, which means that over her lifetime, she has donated more than $15,000 to this organization. She has an extraordinary amount of passion for the organization and is a great example of a philanthropist.
2016 Philanthropist of the Year
Char Wilkinson, CAP, (left) 2016 Philanthropist of the Year, is pictured with 2017 Philanthropist of the Year Lynda Boulay, CAP, at the Foundation Celebration.
Char Wilkinson, CAP, has been a long time member of IAAP and has worked tirelessly to support educational activities targeted to the profession. This includes active participation at the chapter and division levels in raising money for the foundation and making personal contributions throughout the years in support of her colleagues. She has also served as a mentor to others in modeling her philanthropic volunteer efforts which we hope will ignite others to follow.
Family of Givers
The IAAP Foundation recognizes donors for their generosity and commitment to the mission through its Family of Givers donor recognition program.
Annual Giving
The foundation recognizes donors who make annual gifts of $100 or more annually through the Family of Givers program. The contribution can be a single contribution or several contributions that are made and completed within the calendar year, January 1 to December 31.
All contributors to the Family of Givers program will be recognized by The Foundation in appreciation for their support at the following giving levels:
• Sustaining Gifts ($100 - $499)
• Leadership Gifts ($500 - $999)
• Pacesetter Gifts ($1,000 and over)
Pacesetter givers receive a special recognition plaque.
Lifetime Giving
In appreciation of donors’ generosity, the foundation recognizes those contributors whose cumulative giving levels reach or exceed $5,000 by adding their name to a donor recognition plaque located at IAAP Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.
The foundation is proud to honor these caring individuals for their extraordinary commitment to the spirit and mission of The Foundation at the following levels:
• Friends of the Foundation ($5,000 - $9,999)
• Patrons of the Foundation ($10,000 - $14,999)
• Benefactors of the Foundation ($15,000 and over)
All donors who are a part of the Family of Givers will be included in the foundation’s annual report.
Legacy Society
Those who remember the foundation through a will, trust, designation or other planned gift, become a member of IAAP Foundation Legacy Society. The Legacy Society provides a way to recognize and thank donors and ensure that their wishes are properly documented.
If you are interested in being a part of The Foundation’s Legacy Society, your generosity will help provide the foundation with critical funding to help ensure that the programs of the foundation are in place to support its mission.
• Leave a legacy gift by remembering the foundation in your will
• Explore other lifetime gifts to the foundation through a charitable remainder trust, a gift of life insurance, a bequest, etc.
By making a legacy gift, you are making a statement about securing a sound financial future for the foundation and your personal commitment to the mission. Your gift will be recognized as a testimonial to the advancement of the administrative profession over time. As a member of the IAAP Foundation Legacy Society you may also encourage others to look toward the future and how they too may have an enduring impact on the causes they care about.
