Nominations have now opened for the Institute of Fundraising’s National Awards 2010. Submissions, which can be made free of charge, are invited until 1st March 2010. The Institute has recruited an expert judging panel, which will review all nominations submissions in March. Shortlisted entrants are to be announced in April 2010.
A new Awards category has been created for 2010, Best Use of Events.
Awards categories are as follows:
Campaigns
- Best Business-Charity Partnership (large charities with over £1 million income)
For the best relationship between a charity and a business that provides benefit to the charity within the eligibility criteria. - Best Business-Charity Partnership (small charities with under £1 million income)
For the best relationship between a charity and a business that provides benefit to the charity within the eligibility criteria. - Best Donor Development Campaign
For the best campaign to persuade current supporters to renew and upgrade their giving using any or many fundraising techniques. - Most Innovative Fundraising Campaign
For a campaign which shows significant innovation in fundraising.
Techniques
- Best Use of Direct Mail
For the campaign that demonstrates the best use of direct mail in fundraising. - Best Use of E-Media Fundraising
For the campaign that demonstrates the best use of either one single form of e-media or the successful application of a range of techniques. - Best Use of Events
For the campaign that demonstrates the best use of event fundraising conducted by any charity, or a branch of a national charity of charities. - Best Use of the Telephone
For the campaign that demonstrates innovation linked to success in the use of telephone in fundraising. - Best Use of Face-to-Face
For the campaign that demonstrates innovation linked to success with face-to-face activity at any level. - Best Use of Legacy Fundraising
For the campaign that demonstrates innovation linked to success in the use of legacy fundraising. - Best Payroll Giving Campaign
For the campaign that demonstrates innovation linked to success in the use of Payroll Giving.
Individuals and Teams
- Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year
For any volunteer who has made a major contribution to fundraising, over a long period, for one or more organisations. - Fundraising Team of the Year
For any team or department that, through the nature of teamwork, has achieved considerable and recognisable success. - Best Fundraising Charity to Work For
For any charity that provides an outstanding environment for the development of a career in fundraising. - Best Up and Coming Fundraiser
For any fundraiser who, in the last two years, has shown aptitude, ability and success beyond their experience. - The Gill Astarita Fundraiser of the Year
For the fundraiser who, in the view of their peers, has shown consistent excellence and best practice in achieving high-quality fundraising through either their own efforts or their vision and strategy. This award has been renamed in memory of Gill Astarita, a very special fundraiser. - Lifetime Contribution Award
For the individual who has, over a sustained period of time shaped the fundraising community and environment through their actions, leadership or intellect.
Kirsty Thomson, Head of Events at the Institute of Fundraising, comments:
'Our National Awards are now established as the definitive recognition of fundraisers’ achievements – and we’re hoping next year’s ceremony will be bigger and better than ever before.
'I’d urge all those who are part of the fundraising community to take part and make their mark on next year’s event, by making a nomination today.'
