Second FAR Awards Program (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

The University Club
1135 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM ET

Be a part of this groundbreaking moment in the nonprofit sector!

FAR is proud to launch the Second Annual FAR Awards Program and Annual Meeting, a premier recognition initiative celebrating the individuals whose leadership, creativity, and dedication are moving our sector forward.

The FAR Awards honor outstanding professionals—both FAR members and non-members—who are driving innovation, strengthening organizational excellence, and making a meaningful impact across the nonprofit community.

Join us on September 16 as we recognize this year’s Rising Star, C Suite of the Year, and Resource Member of the Year, celebrate the winner of the Membership Recruitment Contest, and highlight the innovation happening across our network. Anticipation is building as we prepare to celebrate and announce the recipients of the FAR Awards! Stay tuned!

During the Annual Meeting, we will also share the state of FAR and introduce the 2026–27 Board of Directors and Officers.

Award Categories

Rising Star Nonprofit Professional
Recognizes a senior financial professional under age 40 working at a nonprofit organization. FAR membership is not required.
Resource Member of the Year
Celebrates a resource member organization or individual whose partnership has significantly enhanced FAR’s value, services, or support to members and staff.
C Suite Leader of the Year
Honors an exceptional CFO, CPO, CIO, CTO, or equivalent. Nominee must be a current FAR member.

Let’s celebrate the passion, innovation, and leadership that make our community extraordinary.

Thank You to our Event Sponsors

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please email gkeast@far-roundtable.org for more information.

Thank you to our Raffle Sponsors

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations received on or before September 3 will be eligible for a full refund. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations made after September 3. We appreciate your understanding and support of the FAR Awards Program.

Photography & Recording Release:

By registering for the FAR Awards Program, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and video/audio recordings may be taken during the event. These images and recordings may include your likeness and may be used by FAR for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes across various platforms, including print, digital, and social media. By completing your registration, you grant FAR the right to use, reproduce, and publish such materials without further notice or compensation. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this policy, please contact us in advance of the event.

Guest Policy:

Nonprofit Guests: Nonprofit members are welcome to bring guests at a rate of $75.
Nonprofit Nonmembers: Other Guests who are not members of FAR may attend at the rate of $75 if they are employed by a nonprofit organization. FAR will verify nonprofit employment after registration.
Resource (Nonmembers): Nonmembers who fall into the Resource category may attend at the rate of $200.

September Nonprofit Discussion: The Future of Nonprofit Benefits: Cost Control Meets Employee Value (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Join your nonprofit colleagues for this interactive discussion, facilitated as a peer-to-peer sharing opportunity.

This discussion will explore practical strategies for navigating today’s complex benefits landscape. Topics will include evaluating plan design options (e.g., high-deductible health plans vs. richer PPO offerings), leveraging alternative funding arrangements, and maximizing the impact of benefits through employee education and engagement.

Paul Phelan of Gallagher will be available for questions that arise in the discussion and can provide an overview of the current market.

Host: Paul Phelan

Location: A Virtual Discussion

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

* Please note: Attendee contact information will be distributed after the meeting. If you have any objections to sharing your information with the other attendees, please note it in your registration or notify Antonella Cossio at events@far-roundtable.org.

** This event is for nonprofit members only. Contact events@far-roundtable.org if:
– You are a nonprofit member and have staff you want to join
– You work for a nonprofit, but are not a FAR nonprofit member and would like to attend this event

FAR upcoming events

Second FAR Awards Program (16 Sep 2026)

September Nonprofit Discussion: The Future of Nonprofit Benefits: Cost Control Meets Employee Value (24 Sep 2026)