National Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside on the fifteenth of November to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—to the enrichment of our world.
NPD was originally conceived of and organized by Douglas Freeman in the 1980s, and the first official events held in 1986 after President Reagan signed the official NPD proclamation. The day provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible. NPD celebrates the endless daily contributions individuals and organizations across the world make to countless causes and missions.
Last year, more than 130 AFP chapters held NPD events and activities across North America. In addition, AFP launched #NPDLove and the NPDLove.com website, a global social media outreach and awareness campaign to engage the global charitable sector, the philanthropic community, and the public in activities to demonstrate “love of humankind” and highlight how they (or their organization) are helping to change the world.
Save the date for the AFP Berks Regional Chapter’s NPD awards breakfast on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the DoubleTree Hotel Reading.
Nominations for NPD awards are now OPEN!
- Outstanding Volunteer (Individual or Group)
- Outstanding Small Business (Approx. 50 employees and less)
- Outstanding Business, or Group within Business (over 50 employees)
- Outstanding Community Group (for any group that does not fall into other categories)
- Outstanding Foundation (for organizations whose primary mission is funding)
- Outstanding Philanthropist
- Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (Individual or Group)
- Meggan Kerber Outstanding Fundraising Professional
Nominations must be received by July 7th, 2023.
