The Resource Alliance has announced that this year’s Global Awards for Fundraising, held at the International Fundraising Congress (IFC) in the Netherlands, will for the first time be open to all fundraisers worldwide.
The decision has been taken to better reflect the global breadth and depth of the global fundraising community and the Resource Alliance is proud to offer the opportunity for diverse voices to be recognised and celebrated on the world stage.
The Global Awards for Fundraising (resource-alliance.org/globalawards) has four categories: two for organisations and two for individuals.
Awards for organisations
- Big Impact, Small Budget – recognising significant impact for a relatively small financial investment.
- Innovative Fundraising Campaign – recognising original and creative ideas in a fundraising context.
Awards for individuals
- The Global Fundraiser - recognising fundraisers who have shown excellence and best practice, and have made an outstanding contribution to the sector.
- Volunteer of the Year - recognising volunteers who have assisted through efforts and dedication of time to an organisation and fundraising cause.
The closing date for entries the 14/08/2015. Shortlisted entries will receive a free place at the IFC 2015 which takes place in October and will get the opportunity to showcase their campaign at the Global Awards for Fundraising ceremony.
The winners of each category receive a trophy and certificate. All shortlisted candidates are featured in a casebook which is distributed to approximately 1,000 guests at the ceremony, and publicised through the Resource Alliance website.
Bron: Resource Alliance