The Givie Awards
GiveCon, where the best in giving gather, is coming to Orlando, FL on February 23-26, 2025, and you’re invited to nominate a deserving organization or fundraising professional for the Givie Awards! Submissions will be evaluated based on the following:
- Effective strategy
- Quantitative results
- Compelling storytelling
- Impact statements
- Creative use of fundraising software
We also encourage participants to share qualitative examples illustrating the positive impact of the nominated organization, along with the option of a 60-120-second video submission.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, December 6, 2024. Awards will be based on campaigns or fundraiser efforts that took place during the 2024 calendar year. One winner for each award will receive free GiveCon admission and travel costs or an equivalent donation to their organization. Winners will be notified in January 2025, and announcements will take place on February 25 at the GiveCon evening reception.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your nomination (one nomination allowed per award), and happy fundraising!
The 2025 Givies: Award Descriptions
This award is dedicated to an organization’s campaign or event that has gone above and beyond in the nonprofit sector. The winning campaign will have not only surpassed their fundraising goals, but also used innovative strategies and leveraged technology to set new standards for creativity.
This award celebrates the creative use of volunteer acquisition and retention efforts in an organization’s campaign or event. The winning campaign should also demonstrate unique volunteer recognition and stewardship that fosters a culture of service and positive community outcomes, further motivating new and returning volunteers.
This award pays tribute to an organization’s campaign or event that has made remarkable community impact. The campaign not only reached the organization’s goals, but significantly enhanced the well-being of their community. This award will showcase creative strategy, results achieved, and an unwavering commitment to community betterment.
This award highlights an organization’s campaign or event that has creatively engaged a strategic partner to execute their initiative, demonstrating remarkable collaboration. With the help of a strategic partner, the campaign should have not only achieved its fundraising goals, but also fostered a deeper connection with its audience and partners.
This award recognizes an individual fundraiser who displays exceptional skill and innovation in the nonprofit sector, living the values of their mission through their unwavering dedication. They will have managed to deeply engage and inspire donors and/or volunteers, translating narrative into action. Their passion for the mission cultivated span donor relationships and awareness for their organization.
February 23 – February 26, 2025
Orlando, FL
