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Time To Celebrate: Nov. 15th Is National Philanthropy Day

Bloomerang

15 th , 2023, is a day set aside to recognize and celebrate the contributions of philanthropy to individuals, communities, and the world. While it is celebrated in the United States, it’s also observed in various ways in many other countries. Bloomerang has celebrated fundraisers on our blog.

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Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From the rhythmic cadence of salsa music to the inspiring tales of pioneers who’ve blazed trails in fields as diverse as literature, science, and politics, the Latino community has enriched the American mosaic in countless ways.

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Celebrating Black history and Black futures

Candid

While recently recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Black people have long celebrated the historical importance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth has been an important and celebrated holiday for Black people in this country for many years," says Taylor Batten, who is also a graduate of both Fisk University and Howard University. “To

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5 Ways You Can Celebrate National Nonprofit Day

Qgiv

Here at Qgiv we celebrate nonprofits seven days a week. Of course, it’s nice to have a national holiday so we can celebrate a little louder than usual. This work transforms our communities and impacts millions of people within North America and abroad. Keep reading to discover five ways you can celebrate National Nonprofit Day.

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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America spread #GoSilent across the web for Memorial Day

Amy Sample Ward

Just before noon, I decided to go online and see what those in my networks were sharing from their own celebrations or reflections, and immediately found the #GoSilent campaign from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). What did you do to celebrate Memorial Day today? A simple commitment. Did you #gosilent?

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Michael Jordan Makes Largest Individual Donation in Make-A-Wish history

NonProfit PRO

Basketball legend Michael Jordan proves that it is better to give than to receive by making a record-setting donation of $10 million to Make-A-Wish America in honor of his 60th birthday on Feb. The gift is the largest from an individual in the organization's 43-year history.

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Celebrate International Women’s Day

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

March 8, International Women’s Day , marks an occasion to celebrate the accomplishments of women worldwide. Another colleague, Shonali Burke , shared with me an amazing way to honor women you admire on March 8th as part of Oxfam America’s International Women’s Day (March campaign. The certificate above.