About National Philanthropy Day®
National Philanthropy Day® is a special day set aside on the fifteenth of November. The purpose of this day is to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—to the enrichment of our world.
National Philanthropy Day 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.
AFP Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter's National Philanthropy Day
Each year, the AFPGLV Chapter celebrates National Philanthropy Day at an Awards Breakfast in November, where we honor the individuals and organizations who embody the spirit of generosity right here in the Greater Lehigh Valley.
AFPGLV Award Descriptions
- The Rising Star Award recognizes a fundraiser who is new to the field, with less than five years of experience, and who exemplifies professionalism and creativity, has documented success in fundraising and commitment to professional development.
- The Outstanding Philanthropy Group Award is presented to a group or organization that demonstrates a significant fundraising activity performed by its members to benefit a specific charitable cause.
- The Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award is presented to an individual, couple, or group who demonstrates exceptional volunteer leadership skills in coordinating and motivating other volunteers for major fundraising projects and exemplifies specific commitment to the advancement of philanthropy.
- The Outstanding Business Award recognizes a corporation or business that demonstrates outstanding commitment to philanthropy through charitable support and leadership in the community.
- The Outstanding Foundation Award recognizes a foundation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to philanthropy through charitable support and leadership in the community.
- The Outstanding Philanthropist Award is presented to an individual or family who demonstrates exceptional generosity through direct charitable support to the community, demonstrates civic and charitable responsibility, and offers a model of generosity that encourages others toward philanthropy and community involvement.
Past National Philanthropy Day Events:
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025