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National Non-Profit Day

August 17

What is National Non-Profit Day?

National Nonprofit Day, celebrated every year on August 17, is a day to cheer for the people and organizations working hard to make the world a little kinder, cleaner, safer, healthier, and more hopeful.

Nonprofits are the helpers behind so many good things: animal rescues, food banks, libraries, youth programs, environmental groups, arts organizations, community shelters, medical research charities, and so much more. They may not be in it for profit, but they are definitely in it for purpose.

Think of National Nonprofit Day as a big community thank-you card. It is a chance to celebrate volunteers, donors, staff members, organizers, and everyday people who give their time, energy, skills, and hearts to causes they care about.

You can celebrate by donating to a favorite cause, volunteering for a local organization, sharing a nonprofit’s mission on social media, cleaning out your closet for a donation drive, or simply saying thank you to someone who makes a difference. Small acts can add up fast, and National Nonprofit Day is the perfect reminder that doing good is always worth celebrating.

10 Ways to Celebrate National Nonprofit Day

1. Volunteer your time

Spend a few hours helping at a local shelter, food bank, animal rescue, or community center. Even a short visit can make a big impact.

2. Donate what you can

Money helps, but so do clothes, books, school supplies, canned goods, and toiletries. Clean out your space and give items a second life.

3. Spotlight a nonprofit on social media

Share a post about an organization you love—what they do, why it matters, and how others can help. Awareness is powerful.

4. Organize a mini fundraiser

Host a bake sale, lemonade stand, game night, or online fundraiser with friends and donate the proceeds to a cause you care about.

5. Support a nonprofit while you shop

Look for businesses that give back or shop from nonprofit-run stores, thrift shops, or fair-trade organizations.

6. Write thank-you notes

Send a quick message or card to volunteers, staff, or organizations you appreciate. A little gratitude goes a long way.

7. Do a random act of kindness

Pay for someone’s coffee, help a neighbor, or pick up litter at a park. It’s nonprofit spirit in everyday action.

8. Learn about a new cause

Take time to research a nonprofit or issue you don’t know much about—environment, education, health, animal welfare, or the arts.

9. Start a giving tradition

Make this the day you pick one cause each year to support regularly, even if it’s just a small monthly donation.

10. Get others involved

Invite friends, family, or coworkers to join you in volunteering or donating. Doing good together makes it even more rewarding.

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  • Date: August 17