NCRP is currently seeking nominations for the 2016 NCRP Impact Awards, the most prestigious recognition for high-impact philanthropy. Now in its fourth year, the awards celebrate U.S. foundations that attack the root causes of social problems, empower underserved communities and demonstrate public leadership.
Nominate now!
Awards will be given in four categories:
- Large Private Foundation
- Small/Midsize Foundation
- Corporate Foundation
- Grantmaking Public Charity
The awardees and their powerful work will be celebrated at a reception on Tuesday, May 3rd during the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations’ Conference in Minneapolis. For a look at our past NCRP Impact Awards, check out the video from last year’s reception below.
Nominations are open to all and must be submitted by January 22, 2016. Nominees should be grantmaking organizations and not individual donors. If you have any questions about the nominations process, contact Janay Richmond at awards@ncrp.org.
Criteria for selection includes the following:
Exemplary Grantmaking
The foundation allocates a relatively high percentage of annual discretionary giving to social justice, marginalized communities, general operating support and multi-year grants. Its grantees have a visible effect on promoting systems change and empowering underserved communities.
Leadership in Philanthropy
Foundation executives publicly demonstrate a commitment to systems change strategies such as public speaking or writing about funding social change strategies and marginalized groups, serving on committees or other initiatives that promote social justice and signing on to Philanthropy’s Promise.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
The foundation shows a demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity, especially along lines of race and gender, in foundation staff and trustees.
Yna Moore is communications director at the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP). Follow @NCRP on Twitter.
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