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Legacy Fundraising Professional of the Year

How to apply

  1. Register an account.
  2. Start your entry (save it in-progress).
  3. Submit your entry to be in the running.
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For any questions, please contact us at awardssupport@smeeandford.co.uk or visit our FAQ page.

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Due to the significant popularity of this category, entries have been split based on 2023 legacy income, under and over £3 million to ensure that both larger and smaller income charities can be recognised for their effort and skill, and judged alongside their charity peer group.

The level of skill, knowledge and patience needed to excel in legacy fundraising should not be underestimated or undervalued. If you work with, or alongside a star of legacy fundraising, this is your opportunity to see they get recognition for their talent and efforts.

This award will recognise:

This award will recognise an individual who offers an exemplary role model to other professionals within the legacy fundraising sector and has instigated successful & creative legacy fundraising initiatives at their charity.

Judges will be particularly interested in:

Judges are looking for a nominated individual whose ability, professionalism, creativity, and achievements stands out above their peers the last 12-18 months, with evidence up to the awards entry deadline. They will have made a significant positive impact to your charity.

Eligibility

This award is open to charity professionals working in or with legacy giving teams.

For this category, individuals must be nominated by a manager, colleague or stakeholder.

Ambition

Explain how your nominee is dedicated to promoting legacy giving across the charity sector and is respected for their legacy sector knowledge and skill.

Excellence

Describe the working practise and efforts of the individual, and how they set the bar high for the profession.

Achievement

Reveal how this person become an invaluable and essential star in your charity’s fundraising team due to their achievements and success.

Legacy Fundraising Professional of the Year

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To find out more

For entry enquiries, please contact us at awardssupport@smeeandford.co.uk or visit our FAQ page.