# Richard Radcliffe wins 2018 IoF Lifetime Contribution Award - Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/07/04/richard-radcliffe-wins-2018-iof-lifetime-contribution-award/ - Published: 2018-07-04T09:30:55+01:00 - Author: Melanie May **Richard Radcliffe has won this year’s Lifetime Contribution Award at the 2018 National Fundraising Awards.** The event took place on 2 July, the first night of the [Fundraising Convention](http://www.fundraisingconvention.uk/), hosted by comedian and presenter Stephen K. Amos. Radcliffe has over 25 years of legacy consultancy experience. He has researched will writing and legacy giving traditions in over 30 countries, has worked on over 600 legacy campaigns and has met over 24,000 charity stakeholders in legacy focus groups. ## Advertisement   > The winner of [#IoFAwards](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoFAwards?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Lifetime Contribution to Fundraising is… [@Richardradclif](https://twitter.com/Richardradclif?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [pic.twitter.com/IoBU7r2ouD](https://t.co/IoBU7r2ouD) > — Chartered Institute of Fundraising (@CIOFtweets) [July 2, 2018](https://twitter.com/CIOFtweets/status/1013893848194482177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)   The 28^(th) year for the awards, the full list of winners is as follows: * Best Donor Experience – Innovista with 1242 thankyous * Best Use of Digital – Hope and Homes with End the Silence * Best Use of Events – Tesco, BHF Diabetes UK with the National charity partnership * Best Business-Charity Partnership – NSPCC with 02 NSPCC Online Safety Partnership * Fundraising Charity of the Year (Large) – International Rescue Committee UK ( IRUK) * Most Innovative Fundraising Campaign – St Helena Hospice with A Bold Move * Best Fundraising Newcomer – Andy King, East African Playgrounds * Best Legacy Campaign – Centrepoint with My Dreams * Best Volunteer Fundraiser – Beth Baldwin, Diabetes UK * Best Use of Individual Giving – Terrence Higgins Trust with Be Proud. Be Sexy. Be Safe.   > We won! We’re thrilled to have picked up the award for Best Individual Giving > Campaign at last night’s [#IoFAwards](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoFAwards?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > for our 'Be Proud. Be Sexy. Be Safe' tote bag campaign. 🏆 > We couldn’t do what > we do without all of you who so generously support us! [@IoFtweets](https://twitter.com/IoFtweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > — Terrence Higgins Trust (@THTorguk) [July 3, 2018](https://twitter.com/THTorguk/status/1014085597911224321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)   * Best Fundraising Charity of the Year (Small) – RASASC Guildford Ltd * Most Committed Company to the Sector – Rapidata   > We're so proud to win this year's IoF Award for Most Committed to the Sector! > [#IoFAwards](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoFAwards?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [@IoFtweets](https://twitter.com/IoFtweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/dlREZ89CBW](https://t.co/dlREZ89CBW) > — Rapidata (@Rapidata_UK) [July 2, 2018](https://twitter.com/Rapidata_UK/status/1013893150254026752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)   * Young Fundraiser of the Year – Keira Arnold with Dr Kershaw’s Hospice * Gill Astarita Fundraiser of the Year – Ian Wilson, Alzheimer’s Research UK   > And the winner of the [#IoFAwards](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoFAwards?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Gill Astarita Fundraiser of the Year is Ian Wilson [@ARUKnews](https://twitter.com/ARUKnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)– > congratulations! [pic.twitter.com/YdgkOhG6ds](https://t.co/YdgkOhG6ds) > — Chartered Institute of Fundraising (@CIOFtweets) [July 2, 2018](https://twitter.com/CIOFtweets/status/1013892757440606209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)   Richard Radcliffe, winner of the Lifetime Contribution Award, said: >  “It’s wonderful to receive this award. It’s fantastic to receive an award for > my job, which I love so much. I’ve met thousands of donors over the years – I > love understanding their philanthropic mind and understanding why they get so > excited about leaving a legacy. It’s a brilliant thing to do and the fastest growing > income source in the sector. Legacy giving is the most joyful way of giving!”  Peter Lewis, Chief Executive of the Institute of Fundraising said: > “Congratulations to all our nominees and winners, all of whom have demonstrated > truly excellent fundraising over the last year. The Fundraising Awards are now > in their 28th year and I’m proud to see that the dedication, passion and commitment > to deliver excellent and innovative fundraising continues to improve year on year.” > Congratulations to all of the [#IoFAwards](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoFAwards?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > winners! Incredible achievements all round! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 [pic.twitter.com/6Ufh0OexH2](https://t.co/6Ufh0OexH2) > — Chartered Institute of Fundraising (@CIOFtweets) [July 2, 2018](https://twitter.com/CIOFtweets/status/1013899286881423362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)    Main image: Richard Radcliffe with Amanda Bringans and Stephen K Amos. * **[IoF launches Access Fund for this year’s Fundraising Convention](https://fundraising.co.uk/2019/03/14/iof-launches-access-fund-for-this-years-fundraising-convention/)**( 14 March 2019) * **[Neil Laybourn & Jonny Benjamin announced as Fundraising Convention Plenary Speakers](https://fundraising.co.uk/2019/04/16/neil-laybourn-jonny-benjamin-announced-as-fundraising-convention-plenary-speakers/)**( 16 April 2019) * **[Greenpeace UK, Action for Children & Charity Checkout among National Fundraising Awards winners](https://fundraising.co.uk/2019/07/02/greenpeace-uk-action-for-children-charity-checkout-among-national-fundraising-awards-winners/)**( 2 July 2019) ![Loading](https://fundraising.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/page-views-count/ajax-loader- 2x.gif)