Reach for the Stars!

But this year, the nominations weren’t so cut and dry, and we were reminded that there are thousands of fundraising pros out there who toil in small offices, work grueling hours and create miracles every day with very little money or staff to support them. There also are fundraising legends that inspire hundreds of fundraisers with their passion, dedication and willingness to lead by example. There are worker bees, and there are “celebs.” There are those who have a working grasp of the whole of fundraising’s best practices and others who specialize and excel in very specific areas. Some work for agencies, others for nonprofits themselves.