Fair Share Spending: Financing Community Health Initiatives
Hospitals are now being held accountable not only for care within their walls but also care for those beyond their institutions. The Lown...
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John Donovan
- 2 days ago
- 3 min
Fair Share Spending: Financing Community Health Initiatives
Hospitals are now being held accountable not only for care within their walls but also care for those beyond their institutions. The Lown...
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Amy Dorrill
- May 15
- 3 min
Leveraging Philanthropy to Advance Community Health Equity
It’s reported that 85% of hospital CEOs have a strong commitment to community health, but even prior to COVID-19, only 19% of hospital...
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Heather Wiley Starankovic
- May 2
- 10 min
Always Be Campaigning: The New ABCs of Health Care Philanthropy
The old ABCs of fundraising were to “Always Be Closing” a gift no matter the size or area of impact. However, emphasis on the dollar...
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Amy Dorrill
- Apr 23
- 1 min
Stepping Up for Health Equity
What is the primary obstacle that keeps us from moving health equity forward? Resources. Philanthropy can provide seed money, the...
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Heather Wiley Starankovic
- Apr 19
- 6 min
Overcoming Objections and Obstacles in Philanthropy
As philanthropy officers, our first priority is to connect individuals in the community to the top strategic priorities of the health...
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Pamela Ronka Maroulius, CFRE
- Apr 12
- 2 min
Change the Script: The New Language of Philanthropy
To be successful in philanthropy, we need to be thinking about our donors as partners towards a common goal. Those who support our...
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Amy Dorrill
- Apr 4
- 3 min
Steps to Take Now to Advance Health Equity Through Philanthropy
Funding is, by far, the limiting factor to advance community health. There is a substantial need for philanthropy in this space. In a...
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melanie0867
- Mar 29
- 3 min
Philanthropy Policy and Guidelines: Spring Cleaning Must-Haves
Nothing is more inspiring and magical than the generosity of a donor making a transformative gift to your health care organization. With...
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melanie0867
- Mar 20
- 4 min
Easy Steps to Take Your Board from Good to Great
Health foundations have a significant opportunity to harness the influence and involvement of board members as great allies in advancing...
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Heather Wiley Starankovic
- Mar 15
- 6 min
Truths from the Philanthropy Trenches
Philanthropy is joyous, life-affirming and noble work, but sometimes it is just plain hard. People and relationships can be tricky, so if...
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John Donovan
- 3 min
Fair Share Spending: Financing Community Health Initiatives
Hospitals are now being held accountable not only for care within their walls but also care for those beyond their institutions. The Lown...
Amy Dorrill
- 3 min
Leveraging Philanthropy to Advance Community Health Equity
It’s reported that 85% of hospital CEOs have a strong commitment to community health, but even prior to COVID-19, only 19% of hospital...
Always Be Campaigning: The New ABCs of Health Care Philanthropy
The old ABCs of fundraising were to “Always Be Closing” a gift no matter the size or area of impact. However, emphasis on the dollar...
Amy Dorrill
- 1 min
Stepping Up for Health Equity
What is the primary obstacle that keeps us from moving health equity forward? Resources. Philanthropy can provide seed money, the...
Overcoming Objections and Obstacles in Philanthropy
As philanthropy officers, our first priority is to connect individuals in the community to the top strategic priorities of the health...
Change the Script: The New Language of Philanthropy
To be successful in philanthropy, we need to be thinking about our donors as partners towards a common goal. Those who support our...
Amy Dorrill
- 3 min
Steps to Take Now to Advance Health Equity Through Philanthropy
Funding is, by far, the limiting factor to advance community health. There is a substantial need for philanthropy in this space. In a...
melanie0867
- 3 min
Philanthropy Policy and Guidelines: Spring Cleaning Must-Haves
Nothing is more inspiring and magical than the generosity of a donor making a transformative gift to your health care organization. With...
melanie0867
- 4 min
Easy Steps to Take Your Board from Good to Great
Health foundations have a significant opportunity to harness the influence and involvement of board members as great allies in advancing...
Truths from the Philanthropy Trenches
Philanthropy is joyous, life-affirming and noble work, but sometimes it is just plain hard. People and relationships can be tricky, so if...
Cindy Reynolds
- 4 min
Health Care Philanthropy: An Overlooked Pathway to Drive Quality and Patient Experience
A hospital’s or health system’s purpose is to deliver high quality care with an excellent patient experience, returning those entrusted...
Betsy Chapin Taylor
- 3 min
The Financial Rationale for Health Philanthropy
Charitable giving in the United States presents a significant mission opportunity. Charitable giving from all sources—including...
Jessica Carswell
- 3 min
The Development Officer Goes Back to School
In August of 2022, I did something totally strange. I started school with many medical students. No, I am not becoming a physician. I...
Betsy Chapin Taylor
- 7 min
When Hospital/Health System and Foundation Boards Intersect
Collaborating on a shared vision can boost effectiveness and efficiencies BY ERICA M. OSBORNE AND BETSY CHAPIN TAYLOR Times are clearly...
melanie0867
- 4 min
Checklist: Organizing Your Shared Drive
January is a great time to evaluate processes, rethink strategies and set goals. For many working in health care philanthropy, it’s a...
Erin Stitzel
- 3 min
This Year’s Top Partnership Goal: Physicians and Clinicians
The new year is here, providing a great time to reflect on last year’s milestones and consider opportunities in 2023. As we look to the...
melanie0867
- 4 min
The Big Misconception: Reporting to the CEO
As health care philanthropy executives, we are frequently told that to be successful, we need to report directly to the CEO. It’s not...
melanie0867
- 6 min
The Public Phase Isn’t a Phase—Not Anymore
In our work as health care philanthropy communications experts, foundation leaders sometimes confide these fears: “We need to stay in the...
