Browning receives Hart award for achievement.

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Kelly B. Browning, executive vice president & chief operating officer of the American Institute for Cancer Research in Washington, D.C., and chief financial officer of the World Cancer Research Fund, was awarded the 2008 Max L. Hart Nonprofit Achievement Award.

Recognizing outstanding achievement by an individual within the nonprofit community, the award was presented during the recent conference of The Nonprofit Federation of the Direct Marketing Association at the JW Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C.

"We are thrilled to recognize Kelly for the extensive contributions he has made to the nonprofit sector, as well as for the innovation and commitment he has brought to the direct marketing community as a whole," said Brian Cowart, senior director of direct mail donor acquisition and cultivation for ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and chairman of the Nonprofit Federation Awards Committee.

Browning's 23 years with the American Institute for Cancer Research have resulted in a huge jump in revenue for the organization, from 59.6 million in 1984 to 539.2 million in 2006. As chief financial officer of the World Cancer Research Fund, Browning oversees the financial and direct-response fundraising operations for each of the Fund's national members. National members have enjoyed worldwide revenue growth from 518.5 million in 1991 to $61.3 million in 2006.

As the 2008 vice chairman of DMA's Board of Directors, Browning is a tireless advocate for nonprofits, and his knowledge of complex postal regulations and political expertise benefit the entire direct marketing community.

Established in 1990 as the Nonprofit Achievement Award, the award in 2005 was renamed for Max L. Hart, formerly of the Disabled American Veterans. Hart is a DMA Hall of Fame honoree and longtime advocate, supporter, and champion of professionalism for the nonprofit fundraising community.