Nominate a deserving CFO

Recognize Outstanding Nonprofit Financial Leaders – Nominate Today

Nonprofit CFOs are the unsung heroes, working behind the scenes to support leadership, drive excellence, and advance mission-focused efforts. The Nonprofit CFO Awards honor these exceptional individuals who lead with vision, accountability, and innovation in finance and management.

Do you know a CFO making a significant impact? Celebrate their contributions by nominating them for this year’s awards.

2025 Nomination Categories:

  • CFO of the Year: A CFO who works at a nonprofit with an annual revenue of more than $25 million.
  • Association CFO of the Year: A CFO of a trade or professional association with an annual revenue of less than $25 million.
  • Philanthropic Organization CFO of the Year: A CFO of a 501(c)(3) with an annual revenue of less than $25 million.
  • Rising Star: A senior financial professional under 40 at a nonprofit. Up to 5 honorees will be selected for the 2025 cohort.

Nominations will close on May 1, 2025.

Please note that all CFOs must work directly within an association or nonprofit and cannot be outsourced. Nominations are encouraged from CEOs, board members, colleagues, and industry partners.