PAUL JONAS EMERGING LEADERSHIP AWARD 2025

Purpose
This award honors the legacy of Paul Jonas, a long-time CPGR Member who passed away on October 30, 2015. Paul’s quiet, calm leadership created an unspoken expectation, inspiring others to rise and become their best selves. Paul was a leader in both formal and informal ways, and his belief in others and in the power of philanthropy continues to influence our community. The award seeks to honor Paul’s memory and inspire others to create a similar impact in their professional lives.

The Paul Jonas Emerging Leadership Award will support an emerging development professional with a strong desire to grow as a charitable gift planner and community leader. The successful recipient will possess a clear vision for how this CPGR scholarship will enhance his or her professional growth, and how this award will inspire service to the charitable gift planning community. Read more about Paul

Process for Consideration
The CPGR Paul Jonas Emerging Leadership Award Selection Committee (the Committee) will gather names of individuals who exemplify the characteristics outlined in the prior section. They will ask for guidance from the CPGR board, committee chairs and members as well the broader CPGR membership. Self-nominations are encouraged!  The names will be reviewed by the Committee and three to five nominees will be selected for additional consideration. The nominees will be asked to complete a brief application and interview process with the Committee. The winner will be informed in December with a broad announcement at the January luncheon program.

Timeline
Names of potential nominees are shared with CPGR Executive Director, Tina Drum. All names must be submitted by November 8, 2024.

Nominees will be asked to complete a brief application & provide their current resume by November 18, 2024.

Interviews with the Committee will be conducted via Zoom on the mornings of December 2nd & 3rd 2024. The winner will be informed the week of December 16th. The award ceremony will be at the January 2025 luncheon.

The ideal Award nominee will have:
• Development experience of 3-10 years.
• Gift Planning experience of 0-3 years.
• Demonstrated desire to learn planned giving.
• Demonstrated commitment/passion for philanthropy.
• Desire to give back to the community.
• A calling to serve others and give back to our community.

This award will include the following:
• One-year CPGR Membership.
• Free attendance to all CPGR programs, including the full 2-day Summer Symposium.
• To be matched with a carefully selected mentor for the year.

The recipient is expected to:
• Attend as many CPGR programs as possible.
• Attend the 2-day Summer Symposium - August 5 & 6, 2025.
• Join and participate on a CPGR Committee of their choice.
• Connect broadly within the CPGR community.

Submission Process
Please send the names of any potential nominees to Tina Drum via email at TinaDrum@CPGR.org by November 8th with a short description (one paragraph) of why this individual should be considered.  

For more information, call Tina Drum, Executive Director, (720)739-1119.

Past Award Winners:
Susan Cleveland - 2024
Sean Dana - 2023
Claire Tobin - 2022
Alexandra Hyde - 2021
Jamie Mager - 2020
Maggie Stoot - 2019
Mary Pat Rooney - 2018
Jon Kraus - 2017