THE My Name’5 Doddie Foundation has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Scottish Fundraising Conference.

The Foundation is up for the ‘Best use of event or community fundraising initiative’ along with the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Giraffe About Town and St. Andrew’s Hospice, Tinto Hill Schools Challenge.

And also the ‘Best marketing and communications campaign’ along with Mercy Corps Europe, Ukraine Crisis Response.

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The Scottish Fundraising Awards recognise and reward excellence in fundraising, whilst celebrating the achievements of professional fundraisers who are underpinning leading charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.

Speaking at the announcement of the finalists, Isla Campbell Lupton, joint chair of the Scottish Fundraising Conference Committee, said: “In the past 18 months charities have continued to make a meaningful difference across Scotland with incredible impact during ongoing crises.

“ Fundraisers are the vital conduit to make this happen and we are delighted to announce this year’s shortlist for the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Scotland – Scottish Fundraising Awards.

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“These awards recognise the outstanding people, contributions and achievements in the field of fundraising.

The shortlist includes:

Best partnership relationship: corporate fundraising: Age Scotland, SGN, SAMH – The Scottish Association for Mental Health, Deloitte – Edinburgh Office and University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), ScotWind Group.

Best individual giving campaign : CrossReach, CrossReach Winter Appeal 2022 – Jacqueline’s Story and Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home Urgent Winter Appeal

Best legacy campaign: Erskine Veterans Charity, One Day

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Fundraising team of the year : Harmeny Fundraising Team, Harmeny Education Trust, Clare Morrison and Sarah Campbell, Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs, SiMBA’s (Simpson’s Memory Box Appeal) Fundraising and Communications Team, SiMBA

Best supporter experience: Cerebral Palsy Scotland, Reconnecting – bringing our supporters closer at Cerebral Palsy Scotland and CrossReach, CrossReach membership programme

Rising star: Clare Morrison, Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs and Eilidh Murrin, Worldwide Cancer Research

Fundraiser of the year: Alison Acosta, Harmeny Education Trust and Stephanie Shanks, Sight Scotland 

Best use of event or community fundraising initiative: My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, Doddie Aid 2023, Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Giraffe About Town and St. Andrew’s Hospice, Tinto Hill Schools Challenge

Best marketing and communications campaign: Mercy Corps Europe, Ukraine Crisis Response and My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, Doddie Aid 2023

The winners will be announced at the Scottish Fundraising Awards Ceremony and celebratory dinner on Tuesday 5 September, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central.