Raising a Reader Earns Nomination for Charity Navigator Community Choice Award, Recognizing Commitment to Positive Impact and Transparency 

08.21.2023 Announcement

Milpitas, California, August 21, 2023, Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, has named Raising a Reader in the Medium-Sized organization category in the 2023 Community Choice Awards.  The announcement was made on National Nonprofit Day, August 17, 2023. 

The nomination comes as a result of Raising a Reader’s outstanding achievements, having attained a prestigious four-star rating and earned all four Charity Navigator beacons. This recognition reflects the organization’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in its charitable endeavors. 

The Community Choice Awards will have one winner in each size-based category: small, medium, large, and super. The determination of the winners will be based on the total number of votes received. The winners will be officially announced on September 27, 2023. 

The four winning charities will receive the following: 

  • Prominent visibility on Charity Navigator for one year 
  • Email announcement to Charity Navigator’s audience of donors 
  • Dedicated posts on Charity Navigator’s social media 
  • Webinar speaking opportunity 
  • Press release over the wire 

“Raising a Reader is deeply grateful for this nomination and the continued support from our community, donors, and partners. Together, we can build a future where every child has the family support and reading skills they need to thrive.”  

~ Michelle Torgerson, President and CEO 
 

To cast your vote and support Raising a Reader in the Community Choice Awards, please visit this link and follow the voting instructions.  

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