2026 National Philanthropy Day

About this event

Registration for 2026 NPD is OPEN!

EARLY BIRD Rates are active until October 16th, 2026!!

National Philanthropy Day (NPD ) is a special day set aside to promote philanthropy and recognize individuals, organizations and businesses that are inspiring change through their significant impact on nonprofit organizations. Each day, generous benefactors and volunteers make a difference to people across a spectrum of nonprofit organizations from the arts to education to social services and everything in between.

The National Philanthropy Day Program is our annual, signature event at which people representing businesses, nonprofits, philanthropists and volunteers come together to celebrate our vibrant philanthropic community. All nonprofit organizations have the opportunity to participate in our Friends in Philanthropy process by recognizing donors, volunteers and special friends who have made a truly exceptional impact.

This year we are making an exciting change to the NPD format. Instead of a luncheon, we will be holding an evening reception. We will still be honoring our Awardees in each category, but this new format this will allow greater opportunities for conversation, networking and re-connecting! We hope you will join us!

Date : November 19, 2026

Reception: 6pm – 8pm

Award Winners…

Our Community Award Winners are local, every day people who do the extraordinary to help others. It’s their selfless giving that has spurred the birth and momentum of National Philanthropy Day. We are honored to be able to celebrate their acts of love. Learn more about the 2025 Award Winners here. Review a full list of our past award winners here.