The Event
October 16th, 2024
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club
Each year, FFI presents the Eileen D. Foley Award to a New Hampshire citizen(s) who takes personal responsibility in making the world a better place. Eric and Jen's family, friends, and fellow community leaders will gather to present them with this year’s award and watch as they are “roasted” by their friends.
About Eric & Jen Chinburg
Eric Chinburg, founder of Chinburg Properties, and his wife, Jen, have been dedicated to improving and supporting communities across New Hampshire for over 35 years. Eric has built and led a high-performing team with a focus on building quality homes in thoughtfully planned communities and transforming the landscape for the better by renovating historic properties for modern mixed-use. Jen has played a vital role in shaping the company’s impact through her work in marketing, company culture, and management. Together, they have worked hand-in-hand to create a lasting positive impact on the communities they serve.
Deeply connected to their community, Eric and Jen are passionate about all things New Hampshire. They love spending time on the Seacoast, in the Lakes region, and the mountains, while also engaging in the state's vibrant arts, culture, and dining scenes. Their commitment to the Granite State extends beyond their business; they are strong believers that “a rising tide lifts all boats” and have invested in and supported countless local businesses and nonprofits. Their contributions go beyond financial support, with active participation on various boards and community initiatives.
Family is central to Eric and Jen’s lives. They cherish time spent with their four adult children and close friends. Together, through their combined efforts, vision, and empathy, they have built up and strengthened communities across New Hampshire. FFI is proud to honor them with the Eileen D. Foley Award for their unwavering dedication to making the Granite State a better place for all.
About the Eileen D. Foley Award
Each year FFI selects a prominent member of the New Hampshire community to honor with the Eileen D. Foley Award at our annual roast-style fundraiser. A former Portsmouth mayor, Eileen D. Foley dedicated her career to public service and charitable causes. After being presented with the award, each year’s recipient is “roasted” by family and friends.
How the Recipient is Selected
Recipients of the Eileen D. Foley award are chosen by a committee comprised of representatives from the FFI Board of Directors and past recipients of the Award. The panel meets several times and looks at a variety of categories, including years of service in the “trenches,” scale and scope of service, impact on the community, how they personally align with the values of FFI, and if they truly represent the spirit of the award and Eileen D. Foley, its namesake.
If any community members have suggestions for the selection committee, please contact FFI Executive Director Stephen Martineau at steve@ff.international.
About Eileen D. Foley
In 2008, when we were brainstorming an annual award to recognize people in the community making a difference day in and day out and who we wanted to be an inspiration to our international youth as well as to the local community, the easiest part of the whole process was who we should name the award after Eileen Dondero Foley. She represents the best that the Seacoast has to offer. Her charm, wit, grace under fire, vision, understanding, and commitment to both local and global issues inspired thousands across the street and the world. Friends Forever International was honored to establish the Eileen Dondero Foley Award to commemorate her lifetime of service and to annually recognize those special individuals among us that have taken a personal responsibility to make the world a better place.
With Eileen’s passing in 2016, in partnership with the Foley Family, FFI established the Eileen Dondero Foley Fund. The proceeds from this fund will annually generate enough revenue to bring over one outstanding representative of FFI from our past participants, the Eileen D. Foley Fellow. They will embody the spirit and character of Eileen in perpetuity and share their story at the Annual Dinner and Roast in her name.
The financial goal of this Fund is to raise $10,000,000 to invest with the Friends Forever International endowment held with Impax Asset Management.
If you would like to join us in honoring Eileen, please send in your support to:
Friends Forever International
1 Morgan Way
Durham, NH 03824
Memo: Eileen Dondero Foley Fund
Or complete this form and select Eileen Dondero Foley Fund in the appropriate spot.
Sponsorship Levels
Legacy Sponsor
$100,000
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10 VIP Seats (1 full table)
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Fund established in honorees' names in FFI Endowment
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Marquee Acknowledgement
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2 full-page ads in event program
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Recognition in all press releases and event materials
Presenting Sponsor
$10,000
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10 seats in prime location (1 full table)
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1 full-page ad in event program
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Recognition in all press releases, event materials
Platinum Sponsor
$50,000
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10 seats in prime location (1 full table)
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Marquee acknowledgment
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2 full-page ads in event program
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Recognition in all press releases, event materials
Leading Sponsor
$5,000
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10 seats (1 full table)
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1 full-page ad in event program
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Recognition on event poster
Supporting Sponsor
$1,000
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2 seats
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1/3 page ad in event program
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Recognition on event poster
Individual Sponsor
$500
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1 seat
Diamond Sponsor
$25,000
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10 seats in prime location (1 full table)
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Marquee acknowledgment
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1 full-page ad in event program
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Recognition in all press releases, event materials
Sustaining Sponsor
$3,000
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4 seats
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1 full-page ad in event program
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Recognition on event poster
Program Ad Sponsor
$1,000-$2,000
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$2,000 - 1 full-page ad in event program
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$1,000 - 1/2-page ad in event program
For additional information, please contact Amelia at amelia@ff.international
or give us a call at 603.397.5301.