National Philanthropy Day

National Philanthropy Day (November 15) is an observance designated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). It is a day to celebrate charitable activities, in the form of donated financial, in-kind and volunteering support. It is celebrated with blog postings by AFP highlighting outstanding charitable activities, as well as luncheons and awards throughout the USA by different AFP chapters.

## Contents

* 1 Background
* 2 See also
* 3 References
* 4 External links

## Background

The association has been celebrating National Philanthropy Day since 1986, when then US President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation recognizing November 15 as National Philanthropy Day in the US.[1] In 2013, the Canadian government signed into law a proclamation celebrating November 15 as National Philanthropy Day annually. [2]

National Philanthropy Day is registered with the USPTO and the U.S. Department of Commerce. The official National Philanthropy Day song, "Now More Than Ever," was written by Marvin Hamlisch.[3][4]

The day has been celebrated by AFP chapters across the US, including San Diego, California[5][6], Toledo, Ohio [7], Chattanooga, Tennessee[8], Detroit, Michigan[9].

## 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

## References

1. ↑ "Ronald Reagan: Remarks on the Observance of National Philanthropy Day". http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=36729.
2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 17, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140517232753/http://npdlove.com/. Retrieved 2017-06-19. , National Philanthropy Day, nplove.com, retrieved 19 June 2017
3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on November 25, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20051125094106/http://www.afpnet.org/tier3_cd.cfm?folder_id=1625&content_item_id=13366. Retrieved 2018-02-14. , National Philanthropy Day page at afpnet.org, retrieved 19 June 2017
4. ↑ Template:Cite song, retrieved 19 June 2017
5. ↑ Sharp Mary Birch Celebrates 25 Years. June 5, 2017. http://www.sandiegomagazine.com/Blogs/Monday-Morning-Good-News/Spring-2017/Sharp-Mary-Birch-Celebrates-25-Years/. San Diego Magazine, retrieved 19 June 2017
6. ↑ "National Philanthropy Day honors O.C. folks who give back in a big way". June 5, 2017. http://www.ocregister.com/2016/09/19/national-philanthropy-day-honors-oc-folks-who-give-back-in-a-big-way/. The Orange County Register, retrieved 19 June 2017
7. ↑ "Local philanthropists lauded". November 17, 2015. http://www.toledoblade.com/BarbaraHendel/2016/11/17/Around-Town-Local-philanthropists-lauded-at-National-Philanthropy-Day-celebration-luncheon.html. Toledo Blade, retrieved 19 June 2017
8. ↑ "Civic Leader Tom Edd Wilson Dies Just After Leading Erlanger Children's Hospital Campaign". June 11, 2017. http://www.chattanoogan.com/2017/6/11/349604/Civic-Leader-Tom-Edd-Wilson-Dies-Just.aspx. The Chattanoogan, retrieved 19 June 2017
9. ↑ "8 honored for 2016 National Philanthropy Day awards". October 23, 2016. http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20161023/NEWS/161029958/8-honored-for-2016-national-philanthropy-day-awards. Crain's Detroit Business, retrieved 19 June 2017

## External links

* Official Website
* Weebly Donation

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