National Philanthropy Day

National Philanthropy Day® Official Website

National Philanthropy Day®, November 15, is the special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—have made to our lives, our communities and our world. This year marks the 24th anniversary of this special day.

You can also read a variety of coverage about AFP's National Philanthropy Day on our NPD Blog

National Philanthropy Day

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National Philanthropy Day: "National Philanthropy Day (NPD) events across the country are produced each year by local chapters of AFP, which honors individuals and organizations active in philanthropy and fundraising. The following individuals are the recipients of San Diego’s Association of Fundraising Professionals’ National Philanthropy Day awards and will be honored in an event on Nov. 3, 2009."

Tallahassee Democrat - www.tallahassee.com - Philanthropy Day honors those who give

You can read additional stories on National Philanthropy Day on the AFP National Philanthropy Blog


Tallahassee Democrat - www.tallahassee.com - Tallahassee, FL.: "

The press packet I received last week from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) said that Tuesday an estimated 50,000 people gathered in 135 cities across the country to honor those who give so freely of themselves, their time and their riches to benefit others. And, of course, chief among those who got together was a group who had lunch together at the University Center Club yesterday for Tallahassee's version. When you total up all the dollars and time given, the numbers are staggering"

CNW Group-AFP Press Release-"AFP Urges Parliament to Increase Charitable Giving Incentives

CNW Group: "AFP Urges Parliament to Increase Charitable Giving Incentives <<>> OTTAWA, Aug. 15 /CNW/ -- The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) today called on Parliament to encourage charitable giving by eliminating the capital gains tax on gifts of land and real estate and creating a government-recognized National Philanthropy Day."