National Philanthropy Day Explained

National Philanthropy Day is an annual observance on November 15 that is designated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) to celebrate charitable activities in the form of donated financial, in-kind, and volunteering support.

It is celebrated with blog postings by AFP that highlight outstanding charitable activities, as well as luncheons and awards throughout the United States, as well as other places in North and South America, by different AFP chapters.

History

The Association of Fundraising Professionals' (AFP) National Philanthropy Day was created in 1986 by philanthropist Douglas Freeman of Orange County, California,^[1] and formalized by then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan, who signed a proclamation recognizing November 15 as National Philanthropy Day in the US.^{[2] [3] [4]}

In 2012, the Government of Canada signed the National Philanthropy Day Act into law, declaring November 15 as the annual celebration of National Philanthropy Day as well.^[5]

Overview

National Philanthropy Day is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Department of Commerce. The official National Philanthropy Day song, "Now More Than Eve,," was written by Marvin Hamlisch.^{[6] [7]} The day has been celebrated by AFP chapters across the US, including San Diego, California,^{[8] [9]} Toledo, Ohio,^[10] Chattanooga, Tennessee,^[11] and Detroit, Michigan.^[12]

See also

• Association for Leaders in Volunteer Engagement
• Association for Volunteer Administration
• Global Youth Service Day
• Good Deeds Day
• International Council of Voluntary Agencies
• International Volunteer Day
• International Year of Volunteers
• Join Hands Day
• List of awards for volunteerism and community service
• Make A Difference Day
• Mandela Day
• MLK Day of service
• Mitzvah Day
• National Public Lands Day (USA)
• NetDay
• Random Acts of Kindness Day
• September 11 National Day of Service (9/11 Day)
• Sewa Day
• World Kindness Day

External links

• Official Website

Notes and References

1. Web site: About - What is NPD?.
2. Web site: Ronald Reagan: Remarks on the Observance of National Philanthropy Day.
3. Web site: 2018-09-05. National Philanthropy Day. 2021-11-16. Association of Fundraising Professionals. en.
4. Web site: National Philanthropy Day . 2017-06-19 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20140517232753/http://npdlove.com/ . May 17, 2014 ., National Philanthropy Day, nplove.com, retrieved 19 June 2017
5. Web site: Honouring the Spirit of Giving: National Philanthropy Day. 2021-11-16. McGill University Health Centre. en.
6. Web site: Association of Fundraising Professionals | National Philanthropy Day & AFP Awards | National Philanthropy Day - chapter information . 2018-02-14 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20051125094106/http://www.afpnet.org/tier3_cd.cfm?folder_id=1625&content_item_id=13366 . November 25, 2005 ., National Philanthropy Day page at afpnet.org, retrieved 19 June 2017
7. Marvin Hamlisch . Now More Than Ever . 1986 ., retrieved 19 June 2017
8. Sharp Mary Birch Celebrates 25 Years . June 5, 2017 . San Diego Magazine, retrieved 19 June 2017
9. News: National Philanthropy Day honors O.C. folks who give back in a big way . June 5, 2017 . The Orange County Register, retrieved 19 June 2017
10. News: Local philanthropists lauded . November 17, 2015 . Toledo Blade, retrieved 19 June 2017
11. News: Civic Leader Tom Edd Wilson Dies Just After Leading Erlanger Children's Hospital Campaign . June 11, 2017 . The Chattanoogan, retrieved 19 June 2017
12. News: 8 honored for 2016 National Philanthropy Day awards . October 23, 2016 . Crain's Detroit Business, retrieved 19 June 2017