Articles
Fundraising and Philanthropy, Board Development
Philanthropy as a High-Return Revenue Source
By illuminating the impact of philanthropy, hospitals reinforce their identity as mission-driven organizations that exist to serve — not profit from — their communities.
Fundraising and Philanthropy, Financial Oversight
Why Hospitals Should Launch a Fundraising Campaign Now
Philanthropy can serve as the catalyst for hospital and health systems’ transformation.
Workforce, Physician Workforce, Burnout, Clinician Well-being
Physician Burnout Demands Bold Action
Burnout is a multifaceted syndrome encompassing three primary components: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment.
Fundraising and Philanthropy, Financial Oversight
Aligning Strategy and Philanthropy
Given how philanthropy deployment can significantly influence a health care organization’s ability to invest in future opportunities and outcomes, organizations should pursue alignment between strategy and philanthropy.
Fundraising and Philanthropy, Financial Oversight, Board Structure
Elevating Philanthropy: a Board Primer
Forward-thinking health care organizations are exploring alternative revenue sources, with many recognizing philanthropy as a pivotal opportunity.
Board Structure, Fundraising and Philanthropy, Foundation Board Resources
When Hospital/Health System and Foundation Boards Intersect
Philanthropy is a high-ROI revenue generator compared with patient care revenue and delivers about a 4:1 return with a mature program.
Board Structure, Foundation Board Resources
Systemization of Health Care Philanthropy 2.0
The next curve of systemization is leveraging additional opportunities to achieve greater synergy across health care organizations.
Board Structure, Foundation Board Resources
Regionalization and Systemization in Philanthropy
The health care field is changing. Hospitals are partnering with other health care providers and experimenting with new ways to create centers for excellence, as well as better integrate care within the community. By finding non-traditional ways to move care into communities, hospitals become more accountable and patients can experience improved wellness, expanded services and access to even better quality care. These activities can also involve mergers and acquisitions. These changes can affect areas of the organization responsible for advancing philanthropy.
Fundraising and Philanthropy, Foundation Board Resources
Fostering Strategic Alignment in Philanthropy
Alignment between the health care organization's strategic priorities and charitable funding priorities is essential to maximize the impact of donor dollars. However, many organizations fail to secure a shared vision, so philanthropy is used to advance low value priorities or development officers are left to de facto set hospital strategy.
Board Structure, Foundation Board Resources
The Foundation Board Planning Journey
As the foundation board considers the creation of a strategic plan to guide the health care foundation, there are several priorities and moving pieces to consider across the strategic planning journey.