The Nonprofit Organization of the Year Award, to be presented on October 12, 2023 at the ANA Nonprofit Growth Summit and Awards Celebration, recognizes outstanding accomplishments by a nonprofit organization using data-driven marketing to advance its mission. The recipient is determined based on the following criteria:

• Sustained achievement in fundraising through data-driven marketing and consistently successful financial performance.
• Recognized leadership with a reputation for excellence within the nonprofit and data-driven marketing communities, as well as with the public at large.
• High ethical standards and compliance with generally accepted standards for management and public disclosure.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging via inclusive staffing and management practices.

The Max Hart Nonprofit Achievement Award, to be presented during the October 12, 2023 ANA Nonprofit Growth Summit and Awards Celebration, recognizes outstanding career accomplishments by a fundraising professional. The award is named for Max Hart, the long-time director of fundraising at the DAV. A United States Army veteran and transplant from the for-profit sector, Hart was a steadfast advocate, supporter, and champion of professionalism in his role at the DAV and within the entire nonprofit direct marketing community. Each recipient of the Max Hart Nonprofit Achievement Award is determined based on the following criteria:

• is a professional marketer or fundraiser with either a nonprofit organization or a service provider.
• is a respected authority on marketing and fundraising practices.
• has demonstrated achievement, innovation, and leadership in the marketing community throughout his or her career.
• inclusive staffing and management practices exhibit the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• serves as a source of inspiration and encouragement to others by exemplifying the highest standards in his or her work.
• is committed to the professional development of others through shared knowledge and mentorship.

The ANA Nonprofit Federation Rising Leader Award will be presented during the ANA Nonprofit Growth Summit and Awards Celebration on October 12, 2023. Young professionals are a vital asset to our nonprofit community and it is important to recognize those that are making great strides in shaping the future. Similar to the Max Hart Nonprofit Achievement Award, the recipient is determined based on the following criteria:

• is a professional marketer or fundraiser with either a nonprofit organization or a service provider.
• is a respected authority on marketing and fundraising practices.
• has demonstrated achievement, innovation, and leadership in the fundraising and marketing community.
• inclusive staffing and management practices exhibit the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• serves as a source of inspiration and encouragement to others by exemplifying the highest standards in his or her work.