Truths from the Philanthropy Trenches
By Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP Philanthropy is joyous, life-affirming and noble work, but sometimes it is just plain hard....
Health Care Philanthropy: An Overlooked Pathway to Drive Quality and Patient Experience
By Cindy Reynolds, CFRE A hospital’s or health system’s purpose is to deliver high quality care with an excellent patient experience,...
The Development Officer Goes Back to School
By Jessica Carswell, CFRE In August of 2022, I did something totally strange. I started school with many medical students. No, I am not...
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...
Organizing Your Shared Drive
By Susan Attwell January is a great time to evaluate processes, rethink strategies and set goals. For many working in health care...
This Year’s Top Partnership Goal: Physicians and Clinicians
By Erin Stitzel, FAHP The new year is here, providing a great time to reflect on last year’s milestones and consider opportunities in...
The Big Misconception: Reporting to the CEO
By Lori J. Counts As health care philanthropy executives, we are frequently told that to be successful, we need to report directly to the...