2023 eMarketer of the Year Award
the University of Miami
Congratulations to the University of Miami who received the coveted 2023 Emarketer of the Year Award.
"We've used Crescendo's GiftLegacy system to send out systematic, effective messaging and provide information to cultivate our prospect and donor base. Crescendo's e-newsletters, briefs, and our website, including the Wills Guide, have served as excellent lead generators. For the last three years, here at the University of Miami, we have surpassed our annual fundraising goal of well over $50 million per year!"
- Kyle Paige, Executive Director, Estate and Gift Planning, University of Miami
Best GiftLegacy Website Award
The Best GiftLegacy Website Award was presented to Reid Park Zoo. Their gift planning website features a wonderful combination of playful animal photography and well-structured content. A bright color palette brings a sense of life to the animals and helps connect the message of planned giving with the real-world benefits for the zoo. All of this is accomplished with a highly accessible website built for visitors from all walks of life. Congratulations also to Concordia College and Tanager Place Endowment Foundation who received Honorable Mention in the website category.
Best GiftLegacy Literature Award
The Best GiftLegacy Literature Award was presented to The Citadel Foundation for their branded suite of marketing materials including donor proposals, brochures, mailers and more. Their literature weaves together patriotic photography, strong typography and unique geometric accents to create a contemporary look that is compelling, emotional, easy-to-read and forms a unified story across various pieces. Honorable Mention in this category was awarded to Calvin University and Air Force Aid Society
Best GiftLegacy Mission Video Award
The Best GiftLegacy Mission Video Award was awarded to Dogs for Better Lives. With a perfect blend of live video and photography showcasing how service dogs can be life-changing partners, their mission video truly captures the importance of giving and the emotional connection we share with each other and our service dogs. Additionally, their video features excellent visual explanations of the many gift planning tools available. Honorable mention was given to Catholic Education Arizona and University of Central Florida Foundation for their creative mission videos.
2023 GiftLeader Award
Marcy Heim
CEO, The Artful Asker
Consultant, Major Gift Fundraising, Board Engagement, Staff Retention/Professional Development
The 2023 GiftLeader Award was presented to Marcy Heim for her outstanding leadership in Philanthropy. Marcy lives to inspire generosity and transformation! She's a resilient, risk-taker who knows her mind and knows her stuff when it comes to building success in your major gift fundraising... and your life! Marcy is an inspirational leader, outstanding fundraiser, professional life coach, dynamic speaker/author and a Major Gifts Officer who has raised $1.8 Billion in campaign gifts.
Past eMarketer Award Winners
2022 eMarketer Award
Sharp Healthcare Foundation
Award accepted by Linda Spuck, Gift Planning Officer
2021 eMarketer Award
Stephanie Judson
President, South Dakota Community Foundation
2020 eMarketer Award
Elizabeth Ayers
Executive Director of Gift Planning, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2019 eMarketer Award
Kimberly Jetton
Director for Planned Giving, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
2018 eMarketer Award
Karla Aho
Direct for Gift Planning, Michigan Technological University
2017 eMarketer Award
Tammy Wernke
Assistant Director, Gift Planning, The University of Cincinnati Foundation
2016 eMarketer Award
Theresa Curry
Senior Director of Gift Planning, University of New Hampshire
2015 eMarketer Award
Julie Heggeness
Executive Director, Gift Planning, Hoag Hospital Foundation
2014 eMarketer Award
David Moore
Assistant Vice President, Legacy Planning, Chapman University
2013 eMarketer Award
Kathleen Bowman
Director of Development, Planned Giving, Purdue University
Past GiftLeader Award Winners
2022 GiftLeader Award
Dr. Eddie Thompson
Founder and CEO, Gift Clarity
2021 GiftLeader Award
Phil Purcell
Director of Planned Giving, The Salvation Army Central Territory
2020 GiftLeader Award
Glenn Pittsford
Vice President for Gift Planning, Texas A&M Foundation
2019 GiftLeader Award
Brian Sagrestano
Founder, Gift Planning Development, LLC
2018 GiftLeader Award
Russell James
Professor of Charitable Financial Planning, Texas Tech University
2017 GiftLeader Award
Paul Schervish
Professor Emeritus of Sociology & Founder of the Center on Wealth and Philanthropy, Boston University
2016 GiftLeader Award
Winton Smith
Charitable Estate Attorney, Speaker & Principal Instructor
