National Philanthropy Day 2017 (Photo: Tia Gemmell)

National Philanthropy Day

By Association of Fundraising Professionals California Capital Chapter

Back Event Nov 13, 2018 @ 11:30 am

Philanthropy is “the love of humankind,” and National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is the day that thousands of people around the world come together to both (1) put that word into action and (2) recognize the change that word has brought to our communities.

NPD is a celebration of philanthropy—giving, volunteering and charitable engagement—that highlights the accomplishments, large and small, that philanthropy—and all those involved in the philanthropic process—makes to our society and our world.

National Philanthropy Day® is both an official day and a grassroots movement. Every year, since 1986 when President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed November 15th as National Philanthropy Day®, communities across the globe have celebrated by hosting events to recognize activities of donors, volunteers, foundations, leaders, corporations, and others engaged in philanthropy.

In 2012, the nation of Canada officially recognized NPD permanently, setting a new model for other countries to emulate.

But NPD is far from just a top-down idea full of formal events. NPD is also a grassroots movement to increase public interest and awareness of the importance of philanthropy, as well as knowledge on giving, volunteering and engagement at the charitable level so people can practice effective philanthropy.

  • 2018 National Philanthropy Day Honorees
  • Blue Shield of California Foundation – Outstanding Organization
  • The Niello Company – Outstanding Corporation
  • Elfrena Foord – Outstanding Philanthropist
  • Chuck Nicholson – Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
  • Christine Pieper, CFRE, – Outstanding Fundraising Professional 
  • Akshaj Mehta – Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
  • East Lawn Mortuary – Honorable Mention

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