Raise Awards
Hall of Fame

Check out the award winning fundraising
professionals and their nonprofit organizations
from past Raise Conferences.

Award Winner HOF

Award Categories

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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.

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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.

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INNOVATIVE NONPROFITOF 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.

2024 Award Winners

Fundraiser of the Year
Foster Love
Fundraiser of the Year
Calvary Women’s Services
Fundraiser of the Year
Intermountain Centers for Human Development
Storyteller of the Year
Storyteller of the Year
Innovative Nonprofit of the Year
Innovative Nonprofit of the Year

2023 Award Winners

Fundraiser of the Year
Indy Women in Tech
Fundraiser of the Year
Pet Partners
Fundraiser of the Year
Childhaven
Storyteller of the Year
Storyteller of the Year
SEEC
Innovative Nonprofit of the Year
Innovative Nonprofit of the Year

2022 Award Winners

Fundraiser of the Year
Opportunity Enterprises
Fundraiser of the Year
Rubicon Programs
Fundraiser of the Year
Junior Players
Storyteller of the Year
Comfort Cases, Inc.
Storyteller of the Year
Community Living
Innovative Nonprofit of the Year
Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry
Innovative Nonprofit of the Year

2021 Award Winners

Fundraiser of the Year
United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties
Fundraiser of the Year
Kean University Foundation
Fundraiser of the Year
RAIN, Inc.
Storyteller of the Year
Stray Rescue of St. Louis
Storyteller of the Year
Canine Companions
Innovative Nonprofit of the Year
Food Outreach Inc
Innovative Nonprofit of the Year
JDRF

2020 Award Winners

Fundraiser of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs, Stoneham & Wakefield
Fundraiser of the Year
Accountability Lab
Fundraiser of the Year
Metro Caring
Storyteller of the Year
Open Heart Magic
Innovative Nonprofit of the Year
Fleece & Thank You

2019 Award Winners

Fundraiser of the Year
March of Dimes, Puerto Rico
Innovative Nonprofit of the Year
Children's Cancer Research Fund
Fundraiser of the Year
P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative
Storyteller of the Year
Morning Light Inc
Fundraiser of the Year
Orphaned Starfish

2018 Award Winners

Storyteller of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs, Noblesville
Fundraiser of the Year
Helene Foundation
Fundraiser of the Year
March of Dimes, Houston
Innovative Nonprofit of the Year
Susan G. Komen
Innovative Nonprofit of the Year
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Nominate a Fundraiser

The annual Raise Awards honor the passion of top fundraising professionals and nonprofit organizations.

Accepting submissions thru June 6th.

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