Christmas? Bring It!

As the Christmas spirit sweeps over me this morning, I'm happy to announce that the submission period for our annual Fundraiser of the Year Awards is now open. Making a nomination is easy: E-mail mbattistelli@napco.com and include your name, title and contact information; the nominee's name, title and e-mail address; your reasons for making the nomination (between 300 and 1,000 words); and into which category you're nominating the person: Fundraiser of the Year (for accomplishments in 2012); Lifetime Achievement (for a body of work spanning a career of 30+ years); Fundraising Star (for general excellence or a specific campaign or project); Rising Star (for fundraisers who have been in the sector five years or less); or the new Live It Award for fundraisers who embody the spirit of giving in their lives as well as their work. This year, we're also looking for suggestions for Best Fundraising Blog or Blogger; Best Fundraising Conference; and Best Speaker on the Conference Circuit. Also, please try to include a photo of your nominee. There is no fee to nominate someone. Winners will be announced in the February issue of FundRaising Success. Deadline for nominations is Jan. 7.