National Philanthropy Day



2025 RECEPTION REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

We are excited to celebrate these outstanding leaders in philanthropy with an Honoree Reception on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Building in downtown CR. Reserve your spot today!

2025 National Philanthropy Day Honorees 

Outstanding Individual Philanthropist - David Maier and Matt McGrane

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Barry Schreier

Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Mary Klinger

Outstanding Large Philanthropic Organization - Climate Engineers

Outstanding Small Philanthropic Organization - Jefferson Band Parents Association

Outstanding Philanthropic Youth – Mira Gibbons

OVERVIEW
Globally, National Philanthropy Day is celebrated annually on November 15. This day signifies the importance of working together for the common good. Philanthropic deeds come in all different shapes and sizes - charitable giving, volunteering, etc. - and on National Philanthropy Day, no act of kindness goes unnoticed. 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.  For more than 30 years, hundreds of communities across North America have come together to recognize the countless ways philanthropy has affected our world. Officially recognized each year on November 15, National Philanthropy Day® is celebrated by numerous fundraising professionals, government leaders, foundations, businesses, individual donors and others who wish to honor all the contributions philanthropy has made. NPD provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has accomplished, as well as what there still is to do.

Locally, we are excited to celebrate the outstanding leaders in philanthropy with an Awards Reception on Thursday, November 13, 2025. You can help us honor those who gift their time, expertise and resources to the quality of life in our communities by nominating someone for a National Philanthropy Day Award. Visit our Awards Page.