National Philanthropy Day
A generous heart and a desire to make the world better, quietly changing lives, one act of kindness at a time.
Position your brand as a force for good by highlighting corporate giving programs, matching donations, or volunteer initiatives during National Philanthropy Day to build trust and community goodwill.
- Spotlight employee volunteer stories and impact metrics to inspire workplace giving
- Launch a matching donation campaign tied to November 15 to amplify nonprofit partner reach
- Feature customer testimonials on how your brand's charitable work has changed lives
- Host a virtual or in-person awards event recognizing top donors and community leaders
The concept was originally thought up and then organized by Douglas Freeman in the 1980s. The first National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon was held in cities across the country in 1986, after President Ronald Reagan proclaimed November 15 as National Philanthropy Day. President Ronald Reagan was the first world leader to declare an official National Philanthropy Day, to celebrate ‘the love of humankind’. Every year since then, communities across the globe have celebrated by hosting events to recognize activities of donors, volunteers, foundations, leaders, corporations, and others engaged in philanthropy.