100% Giving Board Award - Recognizes your heroic board!
The 100% Giving Board Award
Leading by Example. Investing in Your Mission.
The 100% Giving Board Award reflects the Community Foundation's belief that strong organizations begin with engaged leadership. By recognizing boards that invest personally in the missions they govern, we celebrate a culture of generosity, accountability, and community leadership.
Celebrate your board’s commitment to your mission. Apply by November 1, 2026.
WHY BOARD GIVING MATTERS
When every board member makes a personally meaningful financial gift, it sends a powerful message to donors, grantmakers, and the community.
A 100% giving board demonstrates:
A strong culture of philanthropy
Board commitment and accountability
Confidence in the organization's mission
Investment from organizational leadership
Credibility with donors and grantmakers
While every gift is meaningful, participation, not the size of the gift, is what matters. Every board member gives. Every gift counts.
RECOGNITION & BENEFITS
This recognition helps showcase your board's commitment to philanthropy.
Organizations that earn the 100% Giving Board Award receive:
Recognition from the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
A personalized certificate acknowledging the award designation
Digital award assets for websites, newsletters, and social media
Recognition shared with donors, fundholders, community leaders, and funding partners
Inclusion on the annual list of recognized organizations
CELEBRATING OUR 2025 AWARD RECIPIENTS
107
Organizations Recognized
1,181
Board Members Donated
$6.57 Million
Personally Contributed
APPLY FOR THE 100% GIVING BOARD AWARD
Applications Are Now Open
Ready to celebrate your board's commitment to your mission? Organizations that achieve 100% board giving may apply for recognition through the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada's annual 100% Giving Board Award.
2026 Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
Step 1: Achieve 100% Board Giving
Every current voting board member makes a personally meaningful financial contribution to your organization’s operations (operating fund) during the calendar year. Gifts of any size count; however, in-kind contributions, donated goods, or volunteer service do not qualify as financial contributions for award purposes.
Step 2: Apply for Recognition
Complete the annual application and certify your organization's 100% board giving participation.
Applications are now open and will be accepted through November 1, 2026. Our Community Engagement team will review applications and notify eligible organizations after the review process.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is eligible?
Any Northern Nevada nonprofit organization with 100% financial participation from its current Board of Directors may apply.
Does every board member have to give the same amount?
No. The award recognizes 100% participation, not equal giving. Each board member is encouraged to make a personally meaningful gift to the organization’s operations (operating fund).
Do in-kind contributions or volunteer service count toward 100% board giving?
No. The 100% Giving Board Award recognizes financial participation from every current voting board member. In-kind contributions, donated goods, and volunteer service are valued forms of board support but do not count toward the 100% financial participation requirement.
Why does CFNN recognize board giving?
Board giving demonstrates leadership, strengthens organizational credibility, and reflects a shared investment in the organization's mission. It is one of many indicators that can build donor confidence.
When is the application deadline?
Applications for the 2026 100% Giving Board Award are now open and must be submitted by November 1, 2026.
