1. Eligibility
Nominated organizations must:
Be a registered nonprofit organizations or charitable entities.
Be in good standing, compliant with applicable laws, and able to receive donations legally.
2. Nomination Process
Nominations open on Monday, July 28th and close on Friday, August 31st, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST.
Nominations can only be submitted via the official online nomination form provided by the Hosts.
Self-nominations are permitted.
Multiple nominations for the same nonprofit or individual do not increase odds of selection.
3. Selection Process
One (1) winner will be selected by an internal selection committee consisting of representatives from Aplos, Keela, and Raisely on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025.
Selections will be based on demonstrated impact, community benefit and innovation.
The decision of the selection committee is final and binding.
4. Donation & Recognition
The chosen nonprofit organization or leader’s affiliated nonprofit will receive a one-time $10,000 USD donation from the Hosts.
The donation will be delivered within thirty (30) business days of notification and recipient verification.
The recipient organization or leader agrees to participate in promotional storytelling efforts, including interviews, social media highlights, and digital content published by the Hosts.
5. Notification
Winners will be notified by email by September 3rd, 2025.
If the selected recipient does not respond within five (5) business days, the Hosts reserve the right to select an alternate nominee.
6. General Conditions
The Hosts reserve the right to disqualify any nominee found to provide false or misleading information.
By participating, nominees agree to allow the Hosts to use their name, image, likeness, and organizational details in promotional materials related to the campaign.
The Hosts reserve the right to amend or terminate the program at their sole discretion.
By submitting this form, I grant the hosting brands permission to use my responses to develop testimonial content and other marketing materials. I authorize the hosting brands to use this information, including organizational details I’ve provided, in perpetuity across marketing channels. I also consent to being contacted for future marketing and promotional opportunities related to this submission.
This month we're putting nonprofits leading the charge in a change for good on center stage. Tell us your impact story by nominating your organization, and you'll be entered for a chance to receive a $10,000 donation to further that impact.
Nonprofit leaders drive the missions that change the world. Champions of Change honors those who lead with courage, clarity, and relentless commitment—whether in the boardroom or on the front lines. This community-powered campaign recognizes individuals whose leadership ripples outward, inspiring others and transforming communities.
2025 is our inaugural year of shining a spotlight on leaders and organizations from around the nonprofit sector—and award one Champion a $10,000 donation to advance their mission. Nominees are selected based on community impact, vision, and story.All finalists will be featured in our digital storytelling programs across Aplos, Raisely and Keela.
Submit a short form and tell us why they deserve the stage.
Our team selects finalists based on community impact and inspiration.
One finalist receives a $10,000 donation, and a spotlight across Aplos, Raisely and Keela channels.
Whether you’re a colleague, volunteer, or community member, your voice helps elevate Nonprofit missions and impact that too often go unseen. As long as your nominee is a registered nonprofit organization or charitable entity in good standing, please submit a nomination for one or more Champions of Change.