Event, Awardees, and Registration - Association of Fundraising Professionals of Greater Cleveland

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Save the Date: National Philanthropy Day 2025

National Philanthropy Day® is a special day set aside each November to recognize the contributions of philanthropy and those active within the philanthropic community. Their efforts and generosity continue to enrich our world and our lives. National Philanthropy Day® is the AFP Greater Cleveland Chapter's largest annual fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting member scholarships and programming.

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Time: 3:30 PM

Location: Windows on the River, Flats West Bank, Cleveland

Cost: TBD

If you have any questions, please contact LeAirra Lacey, Chair of our National Philanthropy Day® event, at npd@afpcle.org.

Article from Cleveland Jewish News (November 12, 2023)

NPD was originally conceived and organized by Douglas Freeman in the 1980s. The first official events were 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 individuals' and organizations' endless daily contributions to countless causes and missions.