You are invited to make a nomination for the Center for Nonprofit Advancement's Board Leadership Award in partnership with Reznick Group and BoardSource. Nominations will be accepted from February 1 through March 16.

Download the 2012 nomination packet.

Two organizations’ Board of Directors will be selected as the Center for Nonprofit Advancement’s 2012 Board Leadership Award winners—one for an organization with an annual budget under $2 million and one for an organization with an annual budget over $2 million.

The organizations winning the award will each receive:

• a $10,000 grant
• communication exposure through print, radio, television and social media
• training and development opportunities for the board and CEO from BoardSource and the Center’s Learning & Leadership Institute

Up to two organizations from each category will be selected as honorable mention recipients to receive:

• communication exposure through print, radio, television and social media
• training and development opportunities for the board and CEO from the Center’s Learning & Leadership Institute

The Board Leadership Award was developed by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement with support from area experts to recognize and spotlight outstanding leadership from Boards of Directors of Washington-area nonprofit organizations. The award recognizes the role that boards play in building and sustaining successful organizations by executing their fiduciary and leadership responsibilities—assuring that they are well led, well supported and responsive to the people and communities they serve.

This award increases the profile of recognized organizations while inspiring stronger board leadership throughout the Greater Washington nonprofit sector, much like The Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management, a program of the Center for 18 years.

The award winning organizations must demonstrate not only a steady track record of good governance and excellent leadership, but a significant improvement and notable achievements of their organization, as a result.

"We are pleased with the outcomes this high achievement has already realized for the nonprofit sector," said Center CEO Glen O’Gilvie. "This year we will compile additional strategies and innovative practices from the competition, which will inspire and motivate excellence in board governance for years to come."

This award is a program of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, sponsored by Reznick Group and BoardSource.

About the Center for Nonprofit Advancement

The Center for Nonprofit Advancement strengthens the capacity of nonprofit organizations throughout Greater Washington, D.C.  The Center directly partners with nearly 1,000 nonprofits (our members) helping them achieve their missions through training and technical assistance programs, networking, advocacy and group buying power.

About Reznick Group

Reznick Group is ranked among the top 20 accounting firms in the United States, providing accounting, tax and business advisory services to clients in the nonprofit sector and other industries nationwide.

About BoardSource

BoardSource is dedicated to advancing the public good by building exceptional nonprofit boards and inspiring board service. BoardSource strives to support and promote excellence in board service, is the premier source of cutting-edge thinking and resources related to nonprofit boards, and engages and develops the next generation of board leaders.

Additional Resources:

• Learn more about the Award.
• See findings from the 2011 Award process
• Watch Connections episodes featuring 2011 Award recipients
• Read interviews with our inaugural honorees