Recognizing outstanding achievement in the nonprofit sector.
The Nonprofit Organization of the Year Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments by a nonprofit organization using data-driven marketing to advance its mission.
The Max Hart Nonprofit Achievement Award recognizes outstanding career accomplishments by a fundraising professionals.
The ANA Nonprofit Federation Rising Leader Award celebrates the next generation of nonprofit marketing and fundraising leaders.
Nominations for these awards are reviewed and voted on by the ANA Nonprofit Federation Advisory Council. Membership is not required to submit a nomination or receive an award.
Organization of the Year
The Nonprofit Organization of the Year Award 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.
Congratulations to Project HOPE, recipient of the 2023 Nonprofit Organization of the Year.
Organization of the Year Award Past Winners
- 2022 — Save the Children
- 2021 — International Fellowship of Christians and Jews
- 2020 — Share Our Strength/No Kid Hungry
- 2019 — Feeding America
- 2018 — AARP/AARP Foundation
- 2017 — National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA)
- 2016 — Paralyzed Veterans of America
- 2015 — Food For The Poor
- 2014 — Alzheimer's Association
- 2013 — City Harvest
- 2012 — The Nature Conservancy
- 2011 — Human Rights Campaign
- 2010 — Heifer International
- 2009 — ASPCA
- 2008 — Operation Smile
- 2007 — Doctors Without Borders
- 2006 — American Diabetes Association
- 2005 — CARE
- 2004 — Mothers Against Drunk Driving
- 2003 — Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
- 2002 — Easterseals
- 2001 — Special Olympics
- 2000 — Catholic Relief Services
- 1999 — Christian Appalachian Project
- 1998 — World Vision
- 1997 — American Heart Association
- 1996 — Disabled American Veterans
- 1995 — March of Dimes
- 1994 — Habitat for Humanity
- 1993 — St. Jude Children's Hospital
- 1992 — Salvation Army
- 1991 — Father Flanagan's Boys Town
- 1990 — American Red Cross
- 1989 — Christian Children's Fund
- 1988 — Covenant House
Max Hart Achievement Award
- 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.
Congratulations to the 2023 Max Hart Achievement Award recipient, Tracey Burgoon of DAV!
Max Hart Award Past Winners
- 2022 — Mike Vcelik, Boys Town
- 2021 — Angie Moore, CARE
- 2020 — Phil Wiland, Wiland
- 2019 — Angel Aloma, Food For The Poor
- 2018 — Tom Harrison, Russ Reid
- 2017 — Susan Loth, DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
- 2016 — Joan Wheatley, Special Olympics
- 2015 — Geoffrey W. Peters, Moore DM Group
- 2014 — Sherry Minton, American Heart Association
- 2013 — Lynn Edmonds, LW Robbins
- 2012 — Charles L. “Chuck” Longfield, Blackbaud
- 2011 — Carol Portale, March of Dimes
- 2010 — Kory Christianson, St. Joseph’s Indian School
- 2009 — Mal Warwick, Mal Warwick Associates
- 2008 — Kelly Browning, American Institute for Cancer Research
- 2007 — Larry May, Direct Media/May Development Services
- 2006 — Christopher Cleghorn, Easterseals
- 2005 — Raymond Grace, Creative Direct Response
- 2004 — Morris Dees, Southern Poverty Law Center
- 2003 — Roger Courts, Sacred Heart League
- 2002 — Roger Craver, Craver, Matthews & Smith
- 2001 — William Begley, Christian Appalachian Project
- 2000 — Claude H. Grizzard, Grizzard
- 1999 — Phyllis Freedman, SmartGiving
- 1998 - No award given
- 1997 — Max L. Hart, Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
- 1996 — Kay Lautman, Lautman Maska Neill & Company
- 1995 — Jerry Huntsinger, Huntsinger & Jeffer
- 1994 — Russ Reid, Russ Reid Company
- 1993 — Carol Enters, Carol Enters List Company (CELCO)
- 1992 — John Groman, Epsilon
- 1991 — Don Kuhn
- 1990 — Francis S. “Andy” Andrews, American Fund Raising Services
Rising Leader Award
Established in 2017, the ANA Nonprofit Federation Rising Leader Award celebrates the next generation of nonprofit marketing and fundraising leaders.
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.
Congratulations to the 2023 Rising Leader Award recipient, Amy Bobrick of ABD Direct!
Rising Leader Award Past Winners
- 2022 — Tyler Hall, Easterseals
- 2021 — Summer Gill, Texas Children's Hospital
- 2020 — Erica Best, Share Our Strength/No Kid Hungry
- 2019 — Adrian White Slagle, One & All
- 2018 — Shira Mitchell, Special Olympics
- 2017 — Eliza Slone, MKDM