Telus wins global philanthropic award

ARLINGTON, Va. - Telus has been named the top philanthropic corporation for 2010 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.Telus is the first Canadian company to ever receive this global honor, the group announced today.The AFP will honor Telus with the 2010 Freeman Philanthropic Services Award for Outstanding Corporation at its Awards for Philanthropy event in Baltimore, Md. on April 13.“A lot of companies talk the talk about philanthropy, but Telus really makes giving and volunteering a priority,” said Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE, president and CEO of AFP, in a press release. “Their approach to philanthropy and their demonstrated commitment...