Our evening gathering of National Philanthropy Day will celebrate philanthropists, fundraisers and the impact both make on Metro Detroit. Visit in-person with colleagues, enjoy dinner served by the amazing team at The Henry Ford, and honor all those who work tirelessly to improve our world, near and far. Funds raised through this event support the programming, outreach, professional development, and educational efforts of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Detroit Chapter.
We look forward to seeing you in November!
What is National Philanthropy Day?National Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside during the month of November, with the purpose of recognizing the great contributions of philanthropy - and those people active in the 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.AFP chapters hold 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.