Guidelines for Selection of
​Annual Non-Profit Partner​

Each year, we invite APWA members to submit names of non-profit organizations to be considered as our partner for the coming year. Starting in June each year, APWA focuses efforts to the non-profit in two ways:
I. Volunteerism

• Active service with activities, events, daily duties, and more.

II. Fundraising

• Monthly fundraising efforts
• Net proceeds from annual fundraising event held in February

To be considered, a non-profit must:

• Be nominated by a current APWA member.
• Be a registered non-profit entity with 501(c)3 federal tax exempt status for a minimum of three (3) years and a physical office in the Municipality of Anchorage;
• Have articles of incorporation and by-laws filed with the State of Alaska or be a recognized local chapter of a national organization;
• Have a nondiscrimination policy for personnel, clients and volunteers
• Have a full- time, Anchorage-based volunteer board of directors comprised of at least five (5) members
• Use funds to further the mission of the organization and/or benefit their constituents in Anchorage and the surrounding area. Note: Non-profits may not use money raised to fund capital projects.
• Not have received funding from APWF in the previous ten years. Independent divisions within an organization are considered unique and are eligible.
• Have volunteer opportunities for APWA members

The process and timing are as follows:

• Nominations are accepted (December 1-15).
• Volunteer Services Chair invites nominees to complete applications (January-February).
• AWPA Board of Directors narrows the list of non-profits to two (April Board of Directors meeting).
• Finalists present their non-profits’ mission, volunteer opportunities, and plan for any funds that APWA would raise for them in the coming year.  
• APWA members vote. (April luncheon)
• APWA announces the selected non-profit. (May luncheon)

To nominate a non-profit, fill out the Nomination Form and return by email to volunteers@petroleumwives.org or in person at the December luncheon. A member may nominate more than one non-profit; however, one form is required for each non-profit.

Click for Nomination Form

If you have questions, contact the Volunteer Services Chair at volunteers@petroleumwives.org

past partners

Year                               Non-Profit
2016-2017                                            The Alaska Zoo (Education Outreach Programs)
2015-2016                                            Alaska Botanical Garden
2014-2015                                            The Children’s Lunchbox (Just a Little Extra weekend food program)
2013-2014                                            Alaska Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired
2012-2013                                            Lutheran Social Services AK (Food Pantry of LSSA)
2011-2012                                             The Salvation Army (Booth Home for Girls)
2010-2011                                             Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis or AWAIC
2009-2010                                          Downtown Soup Kitchen
2008-2009                                         Dare to Care 
2007-2008                                         MS Swim Program        Anchorage Youth Court       Brother Francis Shelter
2006-2007                                         ARC of Anchorage       Clare House
2005-2006                                         American Red Cross
2004-2005                                         Hospice of Anchorage
2003-2004                                         Covenant House
2002-2003                                         Habitat for Humanity
2001-2002                                          AWAIC

*Note that organizations are ineligible for nomination in the current year if they have received funding from APWF in the previous ten years.