OneCause, a leader in mobile and social fundraising, announced it is accepting nominations for the 2020 Raise Awards. The annual awards celebrate individual fundraisers and nonprofit organizations who are shaping the future of fundraising with innovative ideas and impactful results.
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“Every day we hear incredible stories about how our nonprofit customers are shaping the future of fundraising – especially during COVID-19, as nonprofits need to find innovative ways to continue fundraising,” said Steve Johns, chief executive officer for OneCause. “The Raise Awards is our opportunity to recognize those who exemplify the passion, innovation, and resilience of a true Fearless Fundraiser. We’re eager to honor these individuals and organizations as well as their missions.”
The annual awards recognize nonprofit achievement in the following categories:
- Innovative Nonprofit of the Year: Recognizing innovation and creativity in fundraising by organizations who are thinking outside the box and implementing new ideas.
- Storyteller of the Year: Recognizing excellence in communicating purpose and vision through branding, narrative, and promotion that informs the mind and moves the heart.
- Fundraisers of the Year: Recognizing individuals who live out the organization’s mission, are dedicated to the donor experience, and always give 100 percent to the cause.
“I was amazed when I received the 2019 Fundraisers of the Year Award. I never thought I was doing anything that deserved such an honor—I was just doing my job and wanted to help my people,” said Alma Seda, executive director of March of Dimes Puerto Rico. “It made it all the more special to be surrounded by fellow fundraisers and highlight the good we all can do for the betterment of others. I’ll never forget the inspiration in the room that day.”
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