Saluting Those Who Use Their Powers for Good
National Nonprofit Day
NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY CELEBRATED AUGUST 17
On August 17th, National Nonprofit Day (NND) recognizes the goals and positive impacts nonprofits have on communities and the world.
Somewhere a volunteer reads to school children; a patient receives steady medication; a lawyer provides legal services for low-income individuals; a nonprofit funeral home buries a lost soul; or a first-time homebuyer is moving into his own home. NND reminds us that each of these scenes is possible because of the nonprofit sector and the work performed by capable men, women and organizations.
Through nonprofits, awareness, research, and aid reach the people who need it most. Nonprofits also produce tremendous benefits to their surrounding communities and the broader world.
For example, following the recent U.S. recession, in 2012 the nonprofit sector provided 5.4% of the nation’s entire GDP (gross domestic product), or $887.3 billion; continuously employing nurses, web developers, lawyers, computer engineers and more (sources: John Hopkins and Tactical Philanthropy Advisors reports).
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO OBSERVE THIS SPECIAL DAY
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalNonprofitDay
- Take some time to learn more about nonprofits. Understanding that the funding for these organizations often satisfies more than the mission statement will help us see the benefits of supporting nonprofit organizations. Visit www.kifoundation.org to find out more and use #NationalNonprofitDay to share on social media.
2. Get involved in a nonprofit organization that is special for you. You can volunteer your time, attend a local event, or get actively involved by serving on a committee or become a board member.
3. Making a donation or other gift is always needed to help support your charity. Picking a charity to help celebrate a loved one's birthday or memorial has become a new way to give support to those in need.
NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY HISTORY
Sherita J. Herring, a renowned speaker, best-selling author and business strategist, founded National Nonprofit Day to educate, enlighten and empower others to make a difference, while acknowledging those that are in the trenches, impacting lives every day – the Change-Makers of the World!
The Registrar at National Day Calendar declared National Nonprofit Day to be observed annually in 2017.