Happy National Philanthropy Day! Oh… Wait… | Marts & Lundy

Happy National Philanthropy Day! Oh… Wait… | Marts & Lundy: Happy National Philanthropy Day! Oh… Wait…
Devin T. Mathias
May 15, 2013

Have you ever had that feeling of “Oh no… we should have taken advantage of that opportunity for our nonprofit?” Well, this post is to serve as a friendly reminder that National Philanthropy Day is exactly six months away*. If you haven’t planned anything yet, put aside a few hours this week to do so. It’s a great opportunity to thank and solicit donors and volunteers. That way when November 15 rolls around, you won’t have that lousy feeling of regret and missed opportunities.

New Orleans Philanthropists Honored at “National Philanthropy Day Luncheon” - St. Charles Avenue - March 2013 - New Orleans, LA

New Orleans Philanthropists Honored at “National Philanthropy Day Luncheon” - St. Charles Avenue - March 2013 - New Orleans, LA: Good things come to those who give,” and this rang true on National Philanthropy Day on November 15, 2012. Hosted by the local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the annual “National Philanthropy Day Luncheon” at the Hyatt Regency gives special recognition to outstanding volunteers, community activists and philanthropists whose works benefit New Orleans communities and beyond. Reflecting the 2012 theme “Change the world ... With a Giving Heart,” the ceremony was festive and above all dedicated to positive change within the community.

MSU To Participate In Student Engagement, Philanthropy Day - www.ktts.com

MSU To Participate In Student Engagement, Philanthropy Day - www.ktts.com: n Feb. 28, Missouri State University will join nearly 70 educational institutions worldwide to participate in the first-ever Student Engagement and Philanthropy Day. The initiative, organized by CASE Affiliated Student Advancement Programs (ASAP), is designed to increase student understanding of philanthropy and grow engagement on campuses.

Association of Fundraising Professionals to honor philanthropists Feb. 14 - Community Impact Newspaper

Association of Fundraising Professionals to honor philanthropists Feb. 14 - Community Impact Newspaper:

Association of Fundraising Professionals to honor philanthropists Feb. 14

February 12, 2013



On Feb. 12, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Austin Chapter reminded the community that it will honor local philanthropists at its annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon.

Young exec finds creative ways to supports Gables Museum - Coral Gables - MiamiHerald.com

Young exec finds creative ways to supports Gables Museum - Coral Gables - MiamiHerald.com: or example, Ms. Mas was recognized at the 27th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards on Nov. 13. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Miami presented her the Joyce Galya AFP Scholarship Award and the AFP Ralph E. Chamberlain Scholarship Award for her work to engage young professionals in community philanthropy.

Philanthropy Day - Community Impact Newspaper

Philanthropy Day - Community Impact Newspaper: Organization to honor area philanthropists at ceremony Feb. 14 in Austin

Brody Roush first became interested in serving others when he was in the fourth grade.

When his YMCA basketball coach, Clint Barbour, needed help collecting basketball shoes for Hoops for Hope—which provides athletic shoes for children in Africa—Brody pitched in, helping to collect nearly 700 pairs of shoes.

Philanthropy event honors Topsail High Student - News - Topsail Advertiser

Philanthropy event honors Topsail High Student - News - Topsail Advertiser: Topsail High School’s Michael Castoro was honored as the “Student Fundraiser of the Year” at the Association of Fundraising Professionals North Carolina, Cape Fear Region Chapter’s annual National Philanthropy Day celebration on November 8. Castoro was honored for his dedication to philanthropy and the Performing Arts Department at Topsail High School.

NiagaraThisWeek Article: Great Wolf Lodge gets dual recognition

NiagaraThisWeek Article: Great Wolf Lodge gets dual recognition: General Manager Keith Simmonds credited team members wanting to give back to the community for the lodge receiving the award for Outstanding Corporation by the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) Golden Horseshoe Chapter last month.

“Our employees are passionately committed to helping the Niagara community,” Simmonds said. “We work with our pack members to identify where we can put our energy.”

Lights, Camera, Impact: When Employees Run the Community Giving Show - Forbes

Lights, Camera, Impact: When Employees Run the Community Giving Show - Forbes: Pop quiz: if your employees ask you how you’re going to support their community outreach efforts, is the right answer “we don’t”?

That would be an emphatic no.

Which is why Warner Bros. recognizes that if it is going to continue to attract top talent and engaged employees, it must be the company of yes.

Welty awarded for philanthropy

Welty awarded for philanthropy: The San Joaquin Valley Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals has recognized Fresno State President John Welty for being an example of giving during his 20-year tenure.


Welty was honored with the Special Award for Philanthropic Leadership as part of AFP's 2012 National Philanthropy on Nov. 15.

Distinguished Honorees, the Crottys Honored by Mount Mercy Academy at National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

Distinguished Honorees, the Crottys Honored by Mount Mercy Academy at National Philanthropy Day Luncheon: The Western New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP WNY) honored local philanthropists at its annual "National Philanthropy Day" luncheon. The event took place on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Salvatore's Italian Gardens. Mount Mercy Academy was privileged to recognize Anita (Durkin '63) and Patrick X. Crotty as their 2012 Distinguished Honorees. Anita and Pat believe in the words of Catherine McAuley, Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, who wrote in 1830's Ireland: "No work of charity can be more productive of good to society than the careful instruction of women."

Local philanthropists are honored - Toledo Blade

Local philanthropists are honored - Toledo Blade: National Philanthropy Day was celebrated with a luncheon presented by the local chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals Nov. 15 at The Pinnacle in Maumee. The local chapter, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, highlighted several generous supporters of the community. Chapter president Mary Galvin of University of Toledo, welcomed everyone.

Top Newport Philanthropists Honored - Newport Beach-Corona del Mar, CA Patch

Top Newport Philanthropists Honored - Newport Beach-Corona del Mar, CA Patch: A Newport Beach entrepreneur and a corporate powerhouse were among the top honorees at this month's National Philanthropy Day Orange County celebrations in Garden Grove.

National Philanthropy Day Luncheon applauded good work - Houston Chronicle

National Philanthropy Day Luncheon applauded good work - Houston Chronicle: A crowd of more than 1,000 packed the Hilton Americas Hotel ballroom for this year's National Philanthropy Day luncheon.

National Philanthropy Day packs in a huge crowd, draws powerful difference makers - 2012-Nov-20 - CultureMap Houston

National Philanthropy Day packs in a huge crowd, draws powerful difference makers - 2012-Nov-20 - CultureMap Houston: Several of H-Town's top philanthropists and community leaders took bows at the 27th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards luncheon that saw the Hilton Americas-Houston ballroom fill to the brim with more than 1,000 individuals, who had come to honor their friends and spotlighted organizations.

The event is sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Houston chapter.

Gulf Power supports local non-profits through Leadership Symposium

Gulf Power supports local non-profits through Leadership Symposium: Eighty people attended a Philanthropy Leadership Symposium on Friday hosted by Gulf Power Company and co-hosted by the Florida Philanthropic Network and the West Coast chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

In recognition of National Philanthropy Day, Gulf Power held the symposium to recognize and support fundraising professionals and philanthropic organizations in the community.

Rockford kindergartner raises thousands for Haitian village - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

Rockford kindergartner raises thousands for Haitian village - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star: It was that genuine determination that earned him the Future Philanthropist of the Year honor Nov. 13 at the 28th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards event in Rockford. He was one of six individuals or organizations honored by the Rockford chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

In 24 hours, Minnesotans gave $16.3 million | StarTribune.com

In 24 hours, Minnesotans gave $16.3 million | StarTribune.com: What we experienced yesterday was a movement," said Dana Nelson, executive director of GiveMN, which coordinates the events. "More than 107,000 donations were made to 5,381 organizations.

"It was National Philanthropy Day yesterday," Nelson added. "What's better than raising $16 million?"

Nelson made the announcement at the philanthropy day celebration at Minnesota's Association of Fundraising Professionals Friday. Many participants were recuperating from the daylong fundraising blitz.