The Kindness Awards: Celebrating our customers’ compassion and innovation
At Kindsight, we believe kindness has the power to change the world. The Kindness Awards honor our customers who embody this belief—those who lead with heart, inspire change, and uplift communities through their extraordinary efforts.
This is more than an awards program; it’s a celebration of the bold, the compassionate, and the innovative. Join us as we recognize the changemakers who are shaping a brighter, more connected world. Nominees and winners will be honored at KindCon 2025, receiving the recognition they truly deserve. Nominations for the 2025 Kindness Awards are now closed.
Kindness Award Categories
Each Kindness Award celebrates the extraordinary achievements of our customers, showcasing both organizations and individuals. The following 5 categories honor those who lead with impact and innovation:
Fundraising Innovator
AWARDED TO ORGANIZATION
This award honors organizations that dare to think differently, adapt new technologies, and reimagine fundraising strategies.
2025 Nominees:
Oklahoma State University Foundation
Texas A&M Foundation
Hoag Hospital Foundation
Impact Award
AWARDED TO ORGANIZATION
This award celebrates customers across a wide range of industries who have led extraordinary projects, campaigns, or initiatives that have profoundly supported their communities or significantly advanced their mission.
2025 Nominees:
University of California, Irvine
Texas Tech Foundation Inc.
North Carolina State University
University of California, Riverside
Community Catalyst
AWARDED TO ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL
This award celebrates organizations or individuals who go above and beyond as stewards of the industry—and of the Kindsight Community.
2025 Nominees:
Sushmita Seth, University of California, San Francisco
Jeff Baynham, North Carolina State University
Myra Falisz, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Cheer Captain
AWARDED TO INDIVIDUAL
This award celebrates individuals who serve as their team’s ultimate source of energy and motivation during the most challenging moments—from implementation to capital campaigns.
2025 Nominees:
Nicole Stokes, East Carolina University
Barb Fischer, University of Toledo Foundation
Kim McDade, University of California, Riverside
Francesca MacCormack, University of San Francisco
John Soulsby, University of San Francisco
Growth Leader
AWARDED TO ORGANIZATION
This award celebrates the team that has demonstrated exceptional growth, determination, and innovation, achieving the highest year-over-year increase in fundraising.
2025 Nominees:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
AltaMed Health Services
Purdue for Life Foundation
Arizona State University Foundation
Prize Packages
Kindness Award winners receive:
50% off KindCon 2025 registration
Discount applied retroactively. Limited to 4 discounted tickets for organization awards. Not available for previously discounted tickets.
Recognition on stage at KindCon 2025
1 Kindness Award statue
A website badge, social media promotion, and PR efforts to promote your achievement
2 complementary passes to KindCon 2026
Kindness finalists receive:
50% off KindCon 2025 registration
Discount applied retroactively. Limited to 4 discounted tickets for organization awards. Not available for previously discounted tickets.
Recognition on stage at KindCon 2025
A website badge andsocial media promotion
FAQs
What are you looking for in entries?
We are looking for individuals and organizations that embody the spirit of kindness, innovation, and impact. Nominees must be Kindsight customers. Entries should showcase extraordinary achievements, whether through innovative fundraising strategies, impactful projects, community collaboration, or inspiring leadership. Highlight how your efforts have transformed challenges into opportunities and driven meaningful change.
How are winners chosen?
Winners are selected by a committee based on their extraordinary contributions and alignment with the award criteria, which emphasize innovation, impact, and the ability to inspire and uplift communities.
Is there a fee to submit?
There is no fee to submit
What do I win?
Winners of the Kindness Awards will receive recognition on-stage at KindCon 2025, as well as an award statue, a website badge, social and press promotion, and 2 free passes to KindCon 2026. Finalists will also receive recognition on stage at KindCon 2025, along with a website badge and social media promotion.
Do I have to attend KindCon to win?
Attendance at KindCon 2025 is not explicitly required to win, but winners and finalists will be recognized on stage during the event.
Does my submission have to relate to the past year only?
Achievements from the past 12-18 months will be considered.