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Philanthropy at Demont Associates

Youth in Philanthropy Award

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Outstanding Philanthropist Award

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Demont Difference Fund

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Our Commitment to Making a Difference

At Demont Associates, we believe in the power of giving to create meaningful change. Our commitment extends beyond any single year, supporting a diverse array of organizations across the Northeast and beyond. Through charitable contributions, matching gifts, volunteer/pro bono service, and the programs below, we strive to make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most.

AFP-NNE Demont Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Celebrating Young Philanthropists

Overview

Demont Associates, in partnership with AFP-NNE (the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Northern New England), awards a $5,000 grant to young individuals (ages 8 to 23) demonstrating exceptional commitment to community philanthropy. This award recognizes those who have personally or through inspired efforts raised significant charitable support for important services or initiatives in Northern New England.

Nomination Process

Nominations are reviewed by the New England Region Philanthropy Committee. Recipients are announced during an awards ceremony at AFP-NNE’s annual in-person conference. Teachers, not-for-profit leaders, and development professionals are encouraged to submit nominations.

Recipients

Georgia Merrill (2025)

Georgia, of Brentwood, New Hampshire, is the founder of The Peach Project, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fighting hunger in the 603. She has raised over $100,000, providing more than 200,000 meals for the New Hampshire Food Bank.

Submit Your Nomination

For Demont’s Youth in Philanthropy Award criteria, click here (PDF file). To submit a nomination on behalf of a deserving youth, click here.

AFP-NNE Demont Outstanding Philanthropist Award

Honoring Generosity and Leadership
Overview
This award honors an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity who, through direct financial support, demonstrates outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and whose generosity encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles on a community, national, and/or international level.
Exemplary participation in and gift support of nonprofit organization(s); encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles in philanthropy (e.g. challenge gifts, matching gifts, volunteering).
Paula Miles, 2023; John Hubbard and the Hubbard Family, 2022; Rona and Ken Purdy, 2019
Please see the AFP-NNE website for further details.

Overview

This award honors an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional generosity who, through direct financial support, demonstrates outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and whose generosity encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles on a community, national, and/or international level.

Award Criteria

Exemplary participation in and gift support of nonprofit organization(s); encouragement and motivation given to others to take leadership roles in philanthropy (e.g. challenge gifts, matching gifts, volunteering).

Recipients

Paula Miles, 2023; John Hubbard and the Hubbard Family, 2022; Rona and Ken Purdy, 2019

Submit Your Nomination

Please see the AFP-NNE website for further details.

Demont Difference Fund

Supporting the Not-for-Profit Next Door

Overview

Established in 1999, the Demont Difference Fund supports creative not-for-profit initiatives in Northern New England. The fund offers pro bono services and occasional grants to smaller organizations committed to enhancing their development capacity or culture of philanthropy.

Application Process

Applications are accepted until October 30 each year. Preference is given to projects with significant fundraising potential and long-term development goals.

Recipients

Coastal Mountains Land Trust (Camden, ME); Camp Agawam (Raymond, ME); Freeport Historical Society (Freeport, ME)

Submit Your Application.

Download the guidelines and application form here.

For further information, please contact our main office at 207.773.3030 or info@demontassociates.com.

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