New data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) shows that total charitable dollars raised grew by an estimated 5.0% (±0.5%) in 2025 compared to 2024, marking the strongest growth the sector has seen in five years.
A visionary nonprofit leader with more than three decades of impact, Taj is being recognized for her innovative, ethical, and abundance‑minded approach to fundraising and organizational growth. The award honors her transformative leadership, including driving dramatic increases in philanthropic revenue, expanding services to tens of thousands of individuals annually, and championing a future‑focused vision for the fundraising profession.