We are seeking individuals and organizations to be honored at this years National Philanthropy celebration. Steward your donors with a nomination! Please see below for the categories and criteria.
Award nominations can be submitted here
Deadline for nominations is July 11, 2023.
Award categories & criteria
Outstanding Philanthropic Organization or Foundation
The corporate or family foundation, corporation, small or large business, club or organization eligible for this award must have:
• An exemplary record of civic responsibility in support of philanthropic causes
• Demonstrated generosity to the extent necessary to substantially impact non-profit programs
• Encouraged and motivated others to take leadership roles towards philanthropy and community involvement
• A grant process that is accessible and consistent with its publicly stated mission.
• Distinguished itself by the encouragement of creative and innovative programs.
• Advanced philanthropy in general
Outstanding Philanthropist
The individual or family eligible for this award must have:
• Demonstrated exceptional generosity in providing financial support and leadership for a single or number of non-profits causes including large or small non-profits
• By example encouraged and motivated others to support a philanthropic cause
• Impacted the organization or community through a gift to a non-profit cause
• Contributed significantly to other community efforts
• Advanced philanthropy in general
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser (Adult or Youth)
The individual or volunteer group eligible for this award must have:
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in recruiting, coordinating and motivating volunteers for fund raising projects
• Contributed personal time and efforts to one or more non-profits organizations
• Influenced a fund raising program's financial success
• Advanced philanthropy in general
Outstanding Fundraising Executive
The individual eligible for this award must have:
• Served as an effective advocate for growth and development of the profession
• Demonstrated a commitment to philanthropy and to donors
• Shown a through knowledge of an organization and its causes, along with an ability to present a compelling case to constituencies
• Served in a pivotal role as a catalyst for positive change in increased philanthropic support.
• Demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the art and science of seeking funds, and a strong desire to use that knowledge to improve practices and programs
• Served as a fundraising professional for at least 10 years.