The shortlist for this year’s Scottish Fundraising Conference has been announced, with Age Scotland, Erskine Veterans Charity, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, and SAMH among those selected.
The awards, presented with headline sponsor THINK, are free to enter and recognise Scotland’s best fundraisers. This year there are also new categories: Fundraising Team of the Year, Best Supporter Experience, Rising Star, and Fundraiser of the Year.
Speaking at the announcement of the finalists, Isla Campbell Lupton, joint chair of the Scottish Fundraising Conference Committee, said:
“In the past 18 months charities have continued to make a meaningful difference across Scotland with incredible impact during ongoing crises. Fundraisers are the vital conduit to make this happen and we are delighted to announce this year’s shortlist for the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Scotland – Scottish Fundraising Awards. These awards recognise the outstanding people, contributions and achievements in the field of fundraising. Join us in celebrating these remarkable people and charities who have made a profound change through their fundraising.”
The shortlist includes:
Best partnership relationship: corporate fundraising
Age Scotland, SGN
SAMH – The Scottish Association for Mental Health, Deloitte – Edinburgh Office
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), ScotWind Group
Best individual giving campaign
CrossReach, CrossReach Winter Appeal 2022 – Jacqueline’s Story
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home Urgent Winter Appeal
Best legacy campaign
Erskine Veterans Charity, One Day
Fundraising team of the year
Harmeny Fundraising Team, Harmeny Education Trust
Clare Morrison and Sarah Campbell, Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
SiMBA’s (Simpson’s Memory Box Appeal) Fundraising and Communications Team, SiMBA
Best supporter experience
Cerebral Palsy Scotland, Reconnecting – bringing our supporters closer at Cerebral Palsy Scotland
CrossReach, CrossReach membership programme
Rising star
Clare Morrison, Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Eilidh Murrin, Worldwide Cancer Research
Fundraiser of the year
Alison Acosta, Harmeny Education Trust
Stephanie Shanks, Sight Scotland
Best use of event or community fundraising initiative
My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, Doddie Aid 2023
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Giraffe About Town
St. Andrew’s Hospice, Tinto Hill Schools Challenge
Best marketing and communications campaign
Mercy Corps Europe, Ukraine Crisis Response
My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, Doddie Aid 2023
The winners will be announced at the Scottish Fundraising Awards Ceremony and celebratory dinner on Tuesday 5 September, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central.
