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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,
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, and
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support. It is celebrated with blog postings by AFP that highlight outstanding charitable activities, as well as
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eons 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
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, and formalized by then-U.S. President
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, who signed a proclamation recognizing November 15 as National Philanthropy Day in the US. In 2012, the
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signed the ''National Philanthropy Day Act'' into law, declaring November 15 as the annual celebration of National Philanthropy Day as well.


Overview

National Philanthropy Day is registered with the
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and the U.S. Department of Commerce. The official National Philanthropy Day song, "Now More Than Eve,," was written by
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. The day has been celebrated by AFP chapters across the US, including San Diego, California, Toledo, Ohio, Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Detroit, Michigan. ''Crain's Detroit Business'', retrieved 19 June 2017


See also

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* International Council of Voluntary Agencies *
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*
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* Join Hands Day * List of awards for volunteerism and community service * Make A Difference Day * Mandela Day * MLK Day of service *
Mitzvah Day Mitzvah Day International is an annual day of faith-based social action that takes place in November each year, primarily in the United Kingdom. On Mitzvah Day each year, community groups and individuals undertake a range of volunteer projects f ...
*
National Public Lands Day National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is celebrated annually at public lands in the United States on the fourth Saturday of September. A signature event of the National Environmental Education Foundation, it promotes both popular enjoyment and volunt ...
(USA) *
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*
Random Acts of Kindness Day Random Acts of Kindness Day is a day to celebrate and encourage random acts of kindness. "It's just a day to celebrate kindness and the whole pay it forward mentality", said Tracy Van Kalsbeek, executive director of the Stratford Perth Communit ...
*
September 11 National Day of Service The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day is a federally-recognized National Day of Service that happens in the United States on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Originally founded by the 9/11 ...
(9/11 Day) * Sewa Day * World Kindness Day


References


External links


Official Website
November observances Philanthropy Observances in the United States Observances in Canada Philanthropy in the United States Philanthropy in Canada {{Observance-stub