National Philanthropy Day is a special day in November. The purpose of this day is to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy and those people active in the Greater Rochester philanthropic community to the enrichment of our world.

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. 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.

Last year, more than 130 AFP chapters held NPD events and activities across North America. In addition, AFP launched #NPDLove and the NPDLove.com website, a global social media outreach and awareness campaign to engage the global charitable sector, the philanthropic community, and the public in activities to demonstrate love of humankind and highlight how they (or their organization) are helping to change the world.

The Rochester region celebrates National Philanthropy Day on the first Friday of November at a community wide gathering hosted by the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. 

2019 NPD Honorees

Outstanding Corporation: First American Equipment Finance
Outstanding Foundation: Camp Smile Foundation
Outstanding Small Business: M/Body
Burton S. August, Sr. Award for Community Leadership: Lauren Dixon
Robert A. Clinger Outstanding Fundraising Professional: Cathie Wright, CFRE
Outstanding Philanthropist: Robert August
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Gerald Archibald
Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy Group: Our Lady of Mercy 2019 Motto Project
Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy Individual: Madeline Berl

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Heveron & Company CPAs Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation Harley School and Horizons at Harley Ames Amzalak Memorial Trust