National Philanthropy Day
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National Philanthropy Day, Orange County Style

National Philanthropy Day is celebrated every year in all 50 states and three countries – Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom – but, did you know that the charity and recognition event was founded by an Orange County man – philanthropist and attorney Doug Freeman. It took Freeman five years to ultimately have then-President Ronald Reagan sign a proclamation on Nov. 15, 1986 declaring National Philanthropy Day be officially recognized. NPD has been celebrated on a day during the last two weeks of November from that year forward. “I’m really thrilled that the intention to say ‘thank you’ is still being honored,” Freeman said at the celebration held at the Hyatt Regency Irvine last November.

2016-04-24T23:07:22-04:00In the News|
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Newport Teen, Woman Honored for Philanthropic Efforts

A Newport Beach teen and a businesswoman were among the top honorees at last month’s National Philanthropy Day Orange County celebrations in Irvine.

Outstanding Youth Honoree Natalie Cernius, 17, of Newport Beach, and Outstanding Philanthropist Victoria Collins were highlighted alongside Orange County’s top philanthropists, business leaders and individuals honored by 900 people at the 28th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon. The event raised $35,000 for the ethical advancement of philanthropy in the community.

2016-04-24T23:08:58-04:00In the News|
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Eye on O.C.: A hand for the helpers

They’re used to giving their all for others, so on a day when 900 top philanthropists gathered at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Irvine to honor their own at the 28th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon, some felt uncomfortable in the spotlight. Congratulate Families Forward’s Margie Wakeham for her award as outstanding founder and she’s understandably choked up. Her chief development officer, Kathleen O’Neill, chimed in to give her time to recover. “Margie is the heart and soul of Families Forward. She is very modest, but this award is richly deserved.”

2016-04-24T23:11:30-04:00In the News|
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Philanthropy event honors acts of giving and generosity

More than 900 nonprofit board members, fundraising professionals and executives gathered today to celebrate the people and organizations that serve others and improve the quality of life in Orange County.

The 28th Annual National Philanthropy Day, held Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, is Orange County’s signature awards event that recognizes people who support education, the arts, the homeless and hungry, and many other worthy causes.

2016-04-24T23:14:15-04:00In the News|
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OC’s top philanthropists honored

IRVINE – In the sea of 900 people in dark business attire at the Hyatt Regency on Thursday, Natalie Cernius, 17, stood out for more than her bright fuchsia dress.

Cernius is the recipient of the National Philanthropy Day Orange County Outstanding Youth award.

She and seven more of Orange County’s top philanthropic businesses, people and organizations were honored for their community contributions at the 28th Annual National Philanthropy Day Orange County Awards luncheon. The winners were selected by members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and other local community leaders. The event was presented by the Orange County Register.

Knowing she was going to leave for college one day, Cernius was af

2016-04-24T23:17:30-04:00In the News|
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Local Focus: Newport Residents to be Honored on National Philanthropy Day

“The practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people.”

That’s how Webster’s dictionary defines the word “philanthropy.”

For a local definition, you’d simply find two names listed: Victoria Collins and Natalie Cernius. These two community volunteers are being honored at the 28th annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon being held at Hyatt Regency Irvine on Thursday, November 21.

2016-04-24T23:20:29-04:00In the News|
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Orange County Philanthropists to be honored on Nov. 21, in Irvine

ORANGE COUNTY, CA– Submissions are now being accepted by the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals for businesses, corporations, schools, nonprofit organizations and individuals for the 2013 National Philanthropy Day Orange County Awards Luncheon, the premier awards ceremony in Orange County honoring businesses, groups and individuals for their outstanding philanthropy in the community.

Submissions must be completed online at https://npdoc.org/submission-form. Deadline for submissions is Friday, May 24, 2013.

2016-04-24T23:21:13-04:00In the News|
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Newport Beach teen named National Philanthropy Day O.C. Outstanding Youth

IRVINE, CA– For her dedication to serving the disabled youth population in Orange County, National Philanthropy Day Orange County Outstanding Youth Honoree Natalie Cernius, 18, of Newport Beach, will have the opportunity as Outstanding Youth, for the first time this year, to designate an award of $2,500 from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County Chapter to the charity of her choice, United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County, at the 28th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon, presented by the Orange County Register, on November 21, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine in Irvine.

2016-04-24T23:22:35-04:00In the News|
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WHAT’S THE FUTURE OF PHILANTHROPY IN ORANGE COUNTY? IT’S HERE TO STAY. YOU COULD EVEN SAY IT’S “HERE FOR GOOD”. NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY IS A CELEBRATION OF THE STAYING POWER AND EVEN CONTINUED GROWTH OF CHARITABLE AND PHILANTHROPIC FORCES IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR HOPE IS THAT, THROUGH THE EXAMPLE OF THIS YEAR’S HONOREES, EVEN MORE HEARTS ARE INSPIRED TO JOIN IN THE CHORUS PROCLAIMING THAT PHILANTHROPY IS “HERE FOR GOOD!”.

KYLE HOULTON, 2023 PRESIDENT, AFP ORANGE COUNTY

Contact

Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County
Post Office Box 8133, Fountain Valley, CA 92728-8133
Phone: 949-436-2939
Fax: 949-427-2905
[email protected] | www.afpoc.org

Venue

City National Grove of Anaheim
2200 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim California, 92806
Phone: 716-712-2700

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