Kindness takes center stage at KindCon 2026!
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.
At KindCon 2026 in Nashville, we’ll celebrate the individuals and organizations whose work is transforming their teams, their institutions, and their communities. On September 2, our 2026 Kindness Award winners will be honored live on the mainstage.
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
Recognizes organizations that embrace creativity, leverage new technologies, and reimagine fundraising strategies to inspire progress in the nonprofit sector.
2026 Finalists:
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Purdue for Life Foundation
Tufts University
University of Florida Foundation
University of Pittsburgh
Impact Award
Celebrates organizations whose projects, campaigns, or initiatives have profoundly supported their communities or advanced their mission, demonstrating what is possible when vision meets commitment.
2026 Finalists:
Make-A-Wish
Kettering Health Foundation UNICEF USA
Hoag Hospital Foundation
Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program
Growth Leader
Recognizes organizations demonstrating exceptional growth, determination, and innovation—achieving remarkable results while inspiring and rallying others toward ambitious goals.
2026 Finalists:
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association
Pomona College
The University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Iowa State University Foundation
Northwestern University
Cheer Captain
Highlights individuals who energize and motivate their teams through challenging moments, providing support, enthusiasm, and encouragement that makes every challenge feel achievable.
2026 Finalists:
Jose De La Colina Horta
Texas A&M Foundation
Liz Clark
Creighton University
Emily Baroody
Rochester Institute of Technology
Megan McShane
The Aga Khan Museum
Joe Meister
University of Rochester
Community Catalyst
Honors organizations or individuals who lead with dedication and generosity, uplifting the broader Kindsight Community and setting a standard for collective growth and inspiration.
2026 Finalists:
Adam Compton
North Carolina State University
Yoon Van Hout
University of Florida
Mandy Ray
Washington University in St. Louis
Heather Thorwald
University of Colorado
Josh LaBorde
Emory University
Driving our community forward with Kindness
Every breakthrough. Every campaign. Every moment of progress begins with people who lead with vision, generosity, and determination. The Kindness Awards honor the organizations and leaders redefining what’s possible—those whose innovation, commitment, and leadership inspire progress across their teams, their institutions, and their communities.
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.
Prize Packages
We love celebrating every Kindness award nomination and win! Here’s how we’re putting our clients in the spotlight.
Kindness Award winners receive:
Recognition on stage during KindCon 2026
1 Kindness Award statue
A website badge, social media promotion, and PR efforts to promote your achievement
Complementary passes to KindCon 2027 (2 passes for group winners, 1 pass for individual winners)
Kindness Award finalists receive:
Recognition on stage during KindCon 2026
A website badge and social media promotion
Relive the 2025 Kindness Awards
At KindCon 2025, we kicked off the Kindness Awards with a bang, celebrating the incredible dedication and innovation that inspires and uplifts communities. Relive the excitement and joy of this unforgettable event by rewatching the full ceremony below.
And once again, a huge congratulations to all of our 2025 winners!
2025 Kindness Award Winners:
Fundraising Innovator:
Oklahoma State University Foundation
Impact Award:
Texas Tech Foundation Inc.
Community Catalyst:
Jeff Baynham, North Carolina State University
Cheer Captains:
Barb Fischer, IT & Data Analytics Expert
Francesca MacCormack, University of San Francisco
Growth Leader:
Arizona State University Foundation