About NPD

Congratulations to our 2025 Awardees! 

2025 National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients

Outstanding Philanthropist

John and Lisa Gallen

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Charlotte Rissmiller

Outstanding Small Business

Burkey Construction

Outstanding Large Business

RM Palmer

Outstanding Community Group

Our City Reading

Outstanding Volunteer

Suzanne Cody

Outstanding Foundation

Neag Foundation

Meggan Kerber Outstanding Fundraising Professional

Jean Morrow, United Way of Berks County

National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) 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.

NPD provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible. First held in 1986, NPD celebrates the endless daily contributions individuals and organizations across the world make to countless causes and missions. Last year, more than 100 AFP chapters held NPD events and activities across North America.

Through NPD, participants are able to show appreciation for all that has been accomplished in the name of giving, as well as show that there is still more to do. It's our chance to step into the spotlight for a brief moment and remind our communities, our society and the world that the spirit of giving is alive and well.

NPD, which is registered with the Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Department of Commerce, is coordinated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.