Classy, an affiliate of GoFundMe and giving platform that empowers nonprofits to connect and build lasting relationships with donors, is celebrating a decade of the Classy Awards with the release of the 2023 Classy Award winners. These 11 nonprofits are recognized for significant contributions to advancing the social sector the past 12 months, with 10 social innovation winners decided on by an honorary Leadership Council of nonprofit experts, and a people’s choice award voted on by the public.
The 2023 Classy Award winners represent internationally recognized nonprofits tackling issues of food scarcity and disaster relief, as well as grassroots organizations helping advance programs for disadvantaged youth and animal rescues. Whether serving communities big or small, these winning nonprofits demonstrated their impact with the nearly 1.5 million people and animals served last year across 34 countries.
The 11 winners include:
- 412 Food Rescue
- Animal Rescue League of Boston
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
- Crisis Text Line
- Everyone for Veterans
- Fistula Foundation
- Gravity Water
- HOPE Foundation for Women and Children
- Refugee Women’s Alliance
- TACT
- Days for Girls International– People’s Choice Award, voted on by the general public
The 2023 Leadership Council’s 27 appointees are distinguished leaders and executives from across the social sector and businesses at the intersection of social impact. With their keen expertise driving social change, this year’s Leadership Council represents organizations including Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Doctors Without Borders, Shriners Hospitals for Children, GlobalGiving and Direct Relief.
“It’s an honor to celebrate the organizations that are mobilizing communities and changing lives in this 10th year of the Classy Awards,” Soraya Alexander, Classy president and GoFundMe chief operating officer, said via a statement. “This year’s winning organizations are serving populations both big and small; progressing their causes through excellence in programmatic impact, innovative solutions, implementation of creative technologies, and organizational effectiveness to drive lasting change. Each year, we extend the utmost admiration for the nonprofits being celebrated and this year’s group is no exception.”
According to Stuart Sullivan, chief philanthropy officer at Shriners Hospitals for Children and Leadership Council member: “As a member of the Classy Leadership Council, I have the distinct privilege of helping evaluate the nominations to determine the winners of the Classy Awards,” said Stuart Sullivan, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Shriners Hospitals for Children and Leadership Council member.
Learn more about the Classy Award Winners and their specific programs here.
