2025 Nonprofit Max Hart Achievement Award

The Max Hart Nonprofit Achievement Award recognizes outstanding career accomplishments by a fundraising professional. The award is named for Max Hart, the long-time director of fundraising at the DAV. A United States Army veteran and transplant from the for-profit sector, Hart was a steadfast advocate, supporter, and champion of professionalism in his role at the DAV and within the entire nonprofit direct marketing community.

Each recipient of the Max Hart Nonprofit Achievement Award is determined based on the following criteria:

• is a professional marketer or fundraiser with either a nonprofit organization or a service provider.
• is a respected authority on marketing and fundraising practices.
• has demonstrated achievement, innovation, and leadership in the marketing community throughout his or her career.
• inclusive staffing and management practices exhibit the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• serves as a source of inspiration and encouragement to others by exemplifying the highest standards in his or her work.
• is committed to the professional development of others through shared knowledge and mentorship.

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