Annual Giving Program
Through the Annual Giving Campaign, the lodging industry provides much-needed support to students who have chosen hospitality as their career of choice, as well as funds important research to benefit our industry. Combining all of its educational, research, and outreach programs, the Foundation disbursed more than $1.2 million in 2009.
Expanding Hospitality's Workforce
The hospitality workforce is shrinking and the need to cultivate tomorrow's talent pool is great. The Foundation's Workforce Development Initiative is keeping quality professionals in the industry and attracting and educating our future labor pool.
Hospitality as a Career of Choice
Providing high school students with targeted classroom learning and real-life work experience to take advantage of the boundless opportunities in lodging, the Lodging Management Program (LMP) has been implemented in 46 states with more than 7,000 students enrolled in 680 high schools.
Industry Research
Addressing critical issues such as, room tax, ADA requirements, and technology advancement, the Foundation's research program provides information that's crucial to the industry. Since 1995, the Foundation has distributed $2.5 million in research grants to help hoteliers operate more efficiently – ultimately improving your bottom line.
Education for Tomorrow's Leaders
Connecting today's talented youth with the people, programs, and resources they need to become tomorrow's leaders, AH&LEF has awarded approximately $7 million in scholarships since its inception. In 2009, more than $540,000 was awarded to promising students and lodging industry professionals to prepare them for a career in hospitality.
All contributions are tax-deductible. Click here to donate online!
To donate by mail, click here to print the campaign brochure and donation form:
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation
ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN
PO Box 631979
Baltimore, MD 21263-1979
Questions? Please contact Michelle Poinelli at (202) 289-3181, or by e-mail at mpoinelli@ahlef.org.
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"Investing in our industry’s future is a task I take seriously. Attracting new talent and fostering their development is essential for growth. AH&LEF scholarships do more than just help provide an education – they show students that our industry cares about them and their success. Join me in cultivating the next generation of our industry. "
Anthony A. Falor Chairman,AH&LEF Fund Development Committee
Managing Director - Select Service Division, Hodges Ward Elliott, Inc.
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Click here for his profile