The Kindness Awards

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. Each Kindness Award celebrates the extraordinary achievements of our customers, showcasing both organizations and individuals.

Check back soon for details on our 2026 Kindness Awards!

2025 Kindness Awards

Congratulations to our 2025 Awards Winners!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at KindCon 2025 in Anaheim for the unforgettable 2025 Kindness Awards ceremony! Together, we celebrated extraordinary acts of compassion, recognized remarkable changemakers, and witnessed the powerful ripple effect of everyday kindness—and enjoyed a few surprises!

The following 5 categories honor those who lead with impact and innovation:

Fundraising Innovator

Congratulations to Oklahoma State University Foundation for winning the Fundraising Innovator award, which honors organizations that dare to think differently, adapt new technologies, and reimagine fundraising strategies.

Congratulations to all of our Fundraising Innovator nominees:
- Oklahoma State University Foundation
- Texas A&M Foundation
- Hoag Hospital Foundation

Impact Award

Contratulations to Texas Tech Foundation Inc. for winning the Impact Award, which 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.

Congratulations to all of our Impact Award nominees:
- University of California, Irvine
- Texas Tech Foundation Inc.
- North Carolina State University
- University of California, Riverside

Community Catalyst

Congratulations to Jeff Baynham of North Carolina State University for winning our Community Catalyst award, which celebrates organizations or individuals who go above and beyond as stewards of the industry—and of the Kindsight Community.

Congratulations to all of our Community Catalyst nominees:
- Sushmita Seth, University of California, San Francisco
- Jeff Baynham, North Carolina State University
- Myra Falisz, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Cheer Captain

Congratulations to Barb Fischer, IT & Data Analytics Expert, and Francesca MacCormack of University of San Francisco, for winning the Cheer Captain award, which celebrates individuals who serve as their team’s ultimate source of energy and motivation during the most challenging moments—from implementation to capital campaigns.

Congratulations to all of our Cheer Captain nominees:
- Francesca MacCormack, University of San Francisco
- Nicole Stokes, East Carolina University
- Kim McDade, University of California, Riverside
- Barb Fischer, IT & Data Analytics Expert
- John Soulsby, University of San Francisco

Growth Leader

Congratulations to Arizona State University Foundation for winning the Growth Leader award, which celebrates the team that has demonstrated exceptional growth, determination, and innovation, achieving the highest year-over-year increase in fundraising.

Congratulations to all of our Growth Leader nominees:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- AltaMed Health Services
- Purdue for Life Foundation
- Arizona State University Foundation