# Most Influential in fundraising survey returns

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/04/12/influential-fundraising-survey-returns/
- Published: 2018-04-12T14:55:41+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Fundraising Magazine is once again inviting nominations for its Most Influential
in fundraising survey.**

The survey, which had run annually for a number of years before being rested for
2017, is designed as a light-heard “snapshot of those who are making a name for 
themselves in the world of fundraising”.

It is back for 2018 “by popular demand” according to Civil Society, which publishes
the magazine. In previous years it has consisted of a top 50 list, but this year
the most influential has been reduced to the top 25. Similarly, in past years readers
could submit up to 10 names: this year it is down to three, with the option of adding
an explanation as to why they are being nominated.

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The poll is open for four weeks from today. The list will be published in the July
print edition of Fundraising Magazine and online. This typically coincides with 
the Institute of Fundraising’s Fundraising Convention in London, the largest conference
for fundraisers in the UK.

The poll results are often analysed for what they say about the fundraising sector,
or at least about those in the sector who make nominations. The female v male ratio(
in a sector in which 77% of roles are taken by women, according to Dr Beth Breeze),
the consultancy v charity fundraiser ratio, and the diversity or lack of it.

The poll has experienced efforts to hijack it to make a particular point. [‘The Donor’ was the winner in 2009](https://fundraising.co.uk/2009/06/08/and-most-influential-person-fundraising-donor/).
In other years, winners have included Joe Saxton, Richard Taylor and Mark Astarita.

Stephen Cotterill, editor of Fundraising Magazine, noted the opportunity afforded
by the poll to highlight changemakers. He said: “It would be great see some new 
faces make it onto the list this year. Who is driving the diversity agenda? Who 
is forging innovation? Who are the upcoming stars making a real impact? Remember,
this a public vote so you can help push the reset button on fundraising and shine
the spotlight on those who are forcing change.”

The [Most Influential 2018](https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/fundraising-magazine-launches-most-influential-poll-2018.html)
poll closes on **10 May 2018**.

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