"Hollywood has Oscar, Broadway has Tony, and now philanthropy has the Classy."
Do you know a volunteer or charitable organization going above and beyond in their community? Submit their achievement for a CLASSY Award by June 19 to give them a chance to win money and recognition for their cause and a place in the spotlight!
The 3rd Annual CLASSY Awards is the largest philanthropic awards competition in the country, recognizing the most outstanding philanthropic achievements by charities, businesses and individuals nationwide. The competition culminates at the CLASSY Awards Ceremony on Saturday, September 17, hosted by StayClassy, a leader in social fundraising software for nonprofits. The Hollywood-esque event features a host of celebrity presenters, nonprofit and tech industry leaders, top-notch musical talent and thousands of do-gooders from across the country.
Charity AwardsThis charitable organization epitomizes all things 'classy'! As if making the most significant impact on their community wasn't enough - this charity's staff members personify service, dedication and leadership. They've gone above and beyond to make a tangible difference by giving back to others.
Small Charity of the year
Good things come in small packages and what this charitable organization lacks in size they more than make up for with impact. A small charity is characterized by annual revenue of less than $250,000. The winner will be one that does the most with just a little.
Best New Charity
Awarded to the new kid on the block! This charity filed their paperwork no earlier than June 1, 2009, but they’re already making their name known in the community. They’re fresh out of the gate, but their enthusiasm and passion for their cause has already made an impact.
Most Creative Fundraiser by a Charity
"Outside of the box" is the motto for this charitable organization. They've taken fundraising creativity to the next level. Standard galas, silent auctions and door-to-door solicitations just won't cut it for this organization. Instead, the staff of this charity has created a new standard in fundraising for the causes they care about most.
Most Effective Awareness Campaign by a Charity
Awarded to the charitable organization whose activism has yielded the most tangible results for their community. Whether they've engaged the most people, raised the most money, or have seen their tireless efforts make a true difference for their cause - this award is all about communities reaping the rewards of this charity's hard work.
Most Innovative Use of Social Media by a Charity
Awarded to the charitable organization that applies new social media technology to raise funds or communicate their message. These early adopters were the first to use online social media tools like StayClassy, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube, etc. to build their member base. The staff of this charity doesn't just follow a trend - they establish it.
Individual / Group Awards
Volunteer of the year
Awarded to the person who has donated the most time and commitment to support the cause that inspires them. Volunteering requires a different type of commitment - one that is based on personal time and energy - and these individuals have demonstrated that commitment over and over again.
Young Nonprofit Leader of the Year
Awarded to a nonprofit professional (between the ages of 22-35) who stands out above the rest as a role model to their peers. Through their innovative ideas and fresh approach to philanthropy - this young leader has devoted their personal and professional life to making the world a better place for us all.
Most Successful Fundraiser by an Individual or Group
Awarded to the person or group that has raised the most support for the cause they care about. These individuals may have embarked on impressive athletic feats, dedicated countless hours of campaigning, and/or made significant financial contributions, all in the name of the cause that inspires them.
Most Influential College student or College Organization
Awarded to a student, student-run organization (including clubs and the Greek system) or university that knows how to do more than just party! They've gone above and beyond typical service or fundraising to give tangible benefits to its community or greater society as a whole.
Business Awards
Philanthropic Business of the year
This business breaks all stereotypes about Corporate America! It has given the most back to its community and it takes social responsibility seriously. Whether it's through group volunteer work or generous donations of money, products or services - its community is a better place because of its efforts.
Philanthropic Small Business of the year
This business with annual revenue of $1,000,000 or less proves that you don't need millions of dollars to make a difference. Their resourcefulness and creativity helps stretch their dollar and whether it's a fundraiser that unifies their community or a program that tackles a local issue - this small business is known for the positive impact they've made.
StayClassy is an on-demand social fundraising solution for Nonprofit organizations. Our web-based platform allows Nonprofits to receive online donations, organize fundraising events & campaigns, manage donors across social media, and access our real-time reporting and analytics engine. StayClassy helps these organizations market themselves across the web, particularly to a younger demographic, with plug-ins to popular social sites like Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and more. Since it's free to register your Nonprofit on StayClassy, we also help out by decreasing the administrative time and costs associated with traditional enterprise software.
