Three Ways to Recognize National Philanthropy Day

National Philanthropy Day is recognized annually on November 15 as a day to celebrate charitable activities — donations, in-kind gifts and services, and volunteerism. Here are three ways for members of the HB community to recognize National Philanthropy Day: 

Make a Gift 

Since 1876, HB has given girls the tools needed to confidently embrace every opportunity that exists for them beyond our Shaker Heights campus. A gift to the Annual Fund ensures HB remains a place where girls are empowered to ask questions, challenge conventions, and explore endless possibilities. The Annual Fund supports:

• outstanding faculty 
• academic and experiential opportunities 
• tuition assistance 

Random Acts of Kindness 

Pay it forward to a friend or loved with a random act of kindness. Here are ideas to get you started: 

• pay for the person behind you in the drive-through 
• let someone go ahead of you in a line
• buy extra at the grocery store and donate it to a food pantry
• buy flowers for someone (postal worker, grocery store clerk, bus driver, etc.)
• post anonymous sticky notes with validating or uplifting messages around for people to find
• compliment a peer or colleague on their work
• send an encouraging text to someone
• let a car into the traffic ahead of you

Send a Thank You Note 

Connect with a former teacher, mentor, or coach to thank them for the influence in your life. You can even make a gift to HB in their honor.