2026 Marketer of the Year - Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association

2026 Marketer of the Year

The Marketer of the Year Award honors a Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association (DMFA) member with notable marketing successes throughout their career. We are now welcoming nominations for the 2026 Marketer of the Year. The DMFA is committed to highlighting our colleagues of all backgrounds and ask you to keep in mind industry professionals of various identity markers. All nominations are due on Friday, October 30.

The nominees must:

Be a current DMFA member and a member for at least one year prior to the nomination.
Have made significant contributions to the fundraising industry.
Be nominated by a current DMFA member.

Special note: The details shared about the nominee matter more than the count of an individual's nominations; highly detailed submissions are encouraged.

Official announcement of the winner will be made in person at the 2026 DMFA Year-End Luncheon on Thursday, December 10 at The Dream Downtown in NYC (355 West 16th Street @ Ninth Avenue). Please register today to join us. The winner will receive a special plaque and recognition on our virtual DMFA Marketer of the Year Hall of Marketers.

Current DMFA Board members are not eligible for the award. Each DMFA member is allowed to submit one nomination per year.

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