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Nonprofit Innovation Awards

Nominations for the 2021 Nonprofit Innovation Awards are now open!

Nonprofit Innovation Awards honors local 501(c)(3) organizations that work to improve Central PA in pioneering new ways.

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2021 Nonprofit Innovation Awards Nomination

To be eligible, the organization or executive must meet all of the following requirements: 1) Organization is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization. 2) Organization is located in and serves at least one of the following counties: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and/or York county. 3) Innovation was implemented no earlier than January 1, 2017 (For executive category, individual must have been in his/her current position for three years). 4) May not be the company of a sponsor or judge. 5)
Please note: Statewide nonprofit organizations are NOT eligible as this is a recognition program for the Central PA region only. Nominations close Friday, December 11, 2020.

Please indicate the category for which you would like your nomination to be considered:*
Name of Organization:*
Organization's Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Organization's Primary Contact*
First Last
Primary Contact's Phone Number*
Primary Contact's Email Address*

Please list the organization's email address, not the email address of the individual filling out the form.
Why are you nominating this organization for the Brand Identity/Unique Marketing Campaign category?*
This category recognizes nonprofits that utilize unique marketing concepts to attract financial support, volunteers and/or clients.
Why are you nominating this organization for the Collaboration category?*
This category recognizes nonprofits that utilize unique marketing concepts to attract financial support, volunteers and/or clients. (Note: Only the organization that provided a majority of the financing for this collaboration will be honored.)
Why are you nominating this organization for the Management Operations category?*
This category recognizes an innovative change to a nonprofit’s operations that have resulted in the organizations increased success at meeting their mission.
Why are you nominating this individual for the Nonprofit Leadership Excellence category?*
This category recognizes an exemplary nonprofit leader whose accomplishments have advanced his/her organization and field of service. This leader must manage an organization that serves the Central PA region and be in the position of CEO, President, Executive Director, Chairperson, etc., for at least 3 years.
Why are you nominating this organization for the Programs category?*
This category recognizes an inventive program or event that has increased the effectiveness of the organization's mission.
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First Last
Your Email*
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2021 Nonprofit Innovation Awards Application

To be eligible, the organization or executive must meet all of the following requirements: 1) Organization is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization. 2) Organization is located in and serves at least one of the following counties: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and/or York county. 3) Innovation was implemented no earlier than January 1, 2017 (For executive category, individual must have been in his/her current position for three years). 4) May not be the company of a sponsor or judge. 5) Please note: Statewide nonprofit organizations are NOT eligible as this is a recognition program for the Central PA region only.
Applications close Friday, December 20, 2020.

In which category are you applying?*
Organization's Name:*
Organization's name as you would like it to appear in print (for awards publication)*
Phonetic spelling of your organization's name (for announcing on stage during awards ceremony)*
Top Executive's Name*
First Last
Phonetic spelling of the Top Executive's name (for announcing on stage during awards ceremony)*
Top Executive's Title*
Organization's Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Top Executive's Phone Number*
Top Executive's Email*
Organization's Facebook Profile URL (e.g. http://www.facebook/johndoe)
Organization's LinkedIN Profile URL (e.g. http://www.linkedin.com/profileview?id=1234567)
Organization's Twitter Handle (e.g. @johndoe)
Number of Employees*
Number of Volunteers*
Name of Primary Event Contact*
First Last
Title of Event Contact*
Phone Number of Event Contact*
Email of Event Contact*
Organization Overview: Please summarize the history of your organization. What is your organization’s mission? What is your organization’s vision (goals)?*
Description of Innovation: Within your chosen category, please answer the following questions: 1. How are the Program(s) new and different from past efforts? 2. What problem or purpose does the Program(s) address? 3. How does the Program(s) further the organization’s mission and vision? 4. How does the Program(s) benefit the population you serve? 5. Is the Program(s) modeled after another organization’s efforts?*
Description of Innovation: Within your chosen category, please answer the following questions: 1. How are the Management Operations new and different from past efforts? 2. What problem or purpose do the Management Operations address? 3. How do the Management Operations further the organization’s mission and vision? 4. How do the Management Operations benefit the population you serve? 5. Is the Management Operations after another organization’s efforts?*
Description of Innovation: Within your chosen category, please answer the following questions: 1. How is the collaboration new and different from past efforts? 2. What problem or purpose does the collaboration address? 3. How does the collaboration further the organization’s mission and vision? 4. How does the collaboration benefit the population you serve? 5. Is the collaboration modeled after another organization’s efforts?*
Description of Innovation: Within your chosen category, please answer the following questions: 1. How is the brand identity/unique marketing campaign new and different from past efforts? 2. What problem or purpose does the brand identity/unique marketing campaign address? 3. How does the brand identity/unique marketing campaign further the organization’s mission and vision? 4. How does the brand identity/unique marketing campaign benefit the population you serve? 5. Is the brand identity/unique marketing campaign modeled after another organization’s efforts?*
Description of Innovation: Using a ‘before and after’ model, describe how the program(s) changed your organization. 1. Please explain what condition/situation existed that the Program(s) change(s) addressed. 2. Are there any quantifiable outcomes brought about by the Program(s) change(s)? 3. Can you compare using before and after measurements? 4. Did the Program(s) change(s) produce any unanticipated results?*
Description of Innovation: Using a ‘before and after’ model, describe how the management operations changed your organization. 1. Please explain what condition/situation existed that the Management Operation change(s) addressed. 2. Are there any quantifiable outcomes brought about by the Management Operations change(s)? 3. Can you compare using before and after measurements? 4. Did the Management Operations change(s) produce any unanticipated results?*
Description of Innovation: Using a ‘before and after’ model, describe how the collaboration changed your organization. 1. Please explain what condition/situation existed that the collaboration addressed. 2. Are there any quantifiable outcomes brought about by the collaboration? 3. Can you compare using before and after measurements? 4. Did the collaboration produce any unanticipated results?*
Description of Innovation: Using a ‘before and after’ model, describe how the brand identity/unique marketing campaign changed your organization. 1. Please explain what condition/situation existed that the brand identity/unique marketing campaign addressed. 2. Are there any quantifiable outcomes brought about by the brand identity/unique marketing campaign? 3. Can you compare using before and after measurements? 4. Did the identity/unique marketing campaign produce any unanticipated results?*
Potential as a model: 1. Can other organizations benefit by replicating or adapting your Program(s) change(s)?*
Potential as a model: 1. Can other organizations benefit by replicating or adapting your Management Operations change(s)?*
Potential as a model: 1. Can other organizations benefit by replicating or adapting your collaboration?*
Potential as a model: 1. Can other organizations benefit by replicating or adapting your brand identity/unique marketing campaign?*
Statement from your Organization’s Leadership: 1. Please include any quotable statements from your leadership that include insights that could benefit other community nonprofit organizations.*
What is the applicant's tenure with the current organization? Also list prior positions held and names of the organizations.*
How has the applicant contributed significantly to the long-term capacity of his/her organization to respond and adapt to change environments?*
How has the applicant collaborated with traditional and nontraditional partners to address a community or organizational need(s) or improve systems?*
How has the applicant enhanced the organization's ability to deliver its services in the community?*
How has the applicant demonstrated innovative thinking and/or implemented innovative management practices that have positively affected the organization?*
How has the applicant fostered an environment in which the board of directors, staff, and key stakeholders have defined, active voices in decision making or governance processes? Examples should include implementing and/or improving policies dealing with organizational planning processes, effective managment of personnel, and/or expectations for committee service and fundraising for board members.*
How was the applicant encouraged organizational transparency and accountability to stakeholders and the public?*
Is there any additional narrative the applicant feels was not adequately addressed in the above points? Could include: Observations on how the applicant personifies outstanding leadership characteristics, such as personal integrity and ethics; the ability to engage, inspire, and motivate board members, staff and key stakeholders; form or shape consensus; serve as a mentor and coach; etc.*
Applicants may, but are not required to, submit ONE (1) piece of corroborating evidence of the success of your innovation, such as promotional materials, testimonials, media coverage, financial details, etc. If submitting physical materials, please provide FIVE (5) copies of your sample item. Please do not submit supplemental information in a notebook or binder. Materials are due Friday, December 20.*
- We will be submitting supplement material.
- We will not be submitting supplement material.
Physical supplemental material should be mailed to: Central Penn Business Journal, ATTN: Laura Chanoski, 1500 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104 Digital supplemental materials should be emailed to lchanoski@bridgetowermedia.com
Applicants MUST provide ONE (1) example of their innovation/unique marketing campaign. If you’re submitting physical materials, please provide FIVE (5) copies of your sample. Please do not submit supplemental information in a notebook or binder.*
- By checking this box, you are confirming that you will send your supplemental materials by Friday, December 20.
Physical supplemental material should be mailed to: Central Penn Business Journal, ATTN: Laura Chanoski, 1500 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104 Digital supplemental materials should be emailed to lchanoski@bridgetowermedia.com

Awards Categories:

Branding Identity/Unique Marketing Campaign

This category recognizes nonprofits that utilize unique marketing concepts to attract financial support, volunteers and/or clients.

Collaboration

This category recognizes the outstanding collaborative effort between a nonprofit and another organization to accomplish a common goal.

Management Operations

This category recognizes an innovative change to a nonprofit’s operations that have resulted in the organizations increased success at meeting their mission.

Nonprofit Leadership Excellence

This category recognizes an exemplary nonprofit leader whose accomplishments have advanced his/her organization and field of service.

Programs

This category recognizes an inventive program or event that has increased the effectiveness of its mission.

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