Awards
The annual Raise Awards honor the passion of top fundraising professionals and nonprofit organizations. Accepting submissions thru June 6th.
What are the Raise Awards?
Presented by OneCause at the annual Raise conference, the Raise Awards recognize the fundraising leadership, brand storytelling, and overall innovation demonstrated by nonprofit professionals and their organizations. The awards celebrate the winners, while providing inspiration to the greater nonprofit world.
Award Categories
FUNDRAISEROF THE YEAR
This award acknowledges the rockstars who live out their organization’s mission, never stop learning, and always give 100% to their cause.
Three fundraising professionals will receive a $500 gift card.
STORYTELLEROF THE YEAR
This award goes to nonprofits recognized for excellence in communicating their purpose and vision through branding, narrative, and promotion.
Two nonprofits will receive a $2,500 donation from OneCause.
INNOVATIVE NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR
This award goes to nonprofits marked by creativity in the fundraising process, ones that consistently reach for new heights with innovative ideas.
Two nonprofits will receive a $2,500 donation from OneCause.
How it Works
All submissions will be reviewed by a committee of peer nonprofit professionals, focusing on specific nonprofit achievements, campaigns, and events from March 2024 through March 2025. Awardees will be honored and celebrated at the Raise Conference.
A Look Back at 2024 Winners
Check out the #FearlessFundraisers that make up the Raise Awards Hall of Fame from previous conferences.
Danny Mendoza
Lisa Buchs
Paul O’Rourke
MEC Disabilities
Team IMPACT
Madison Reading Project
Safe Harbor Center
Questions?
Have a question before completing your Raise Award submission or nomination? We’re here to help!