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National Philanthropy Day
November 15
National Philanthropy Day
November 15 marks National Philanthropy Day 2023 – a day to celebrate those who make a concerted effort to create positive change in the lives of others in their community by donating time, talent and financial support.
National Philanthropy Day is also an annual observance that is designated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals to celebrate charitable activities in the form of donated financial, in-kind, and volunteering support.
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The word philanthropy comes from Latin and Greek philanthropia which gives us kindliness, humanity, and love for mankind. From this, we take the philo (tending to, fond of) and join antropos meaning mankind or human beings.
The day recognizes philanthropists for their many significant contributions, help, and good deeds and for the differences that they have made in our lives and our communities.
While philanthropy is giving and kind, it is a type of gift that strives to replace social ills with solutions. Philanthropists see issues and try to solve them. Charity often is a temporary solution for a temporary problem. When the issue persists, we seek a cure. There are instances of philanthropy that can overlap with instances of charity. The difference is that charity relieves the pains of social problems, whereas philanthropy attempts to solve those problems at their root causes.
Source: https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-philanthropy-day-november-15
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