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Roles & Responsibilities of the VP of Philanthropy
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The VP of Philanthropy’s overarching responsibility is to promote philanthropic investment by donor partners in the health care organization in order to advance the mission. However, the role encompasses far more. Together with the foundation board and health care CEO, this individual works with internal and external constituencies to build a culture of philanthropy that goes beyond transactional fundraising to build lasting, fruitful relationships rooted in a shared vision.
Pursuing Philanthropy During COVID-19
Trustee Articles
Hospital and health system boards can harness the power of philanthropy during the COVID-19 crisis.
Systemization of Health Care Philanthropy 2.0
Trustee Articles
The next curve of systemization is leveraging additional opportunities to achieve greater synergy across health care organizations.
Foundation Board Master Calendar
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See attached sample foundation board master calendar from Accordant Philanthropy.
Preserving a Legacy
Trustee Articles
In today’s environment of change and transformation, some nonprofit hospitals and health systems are considering the possibility of selling to for-profit providers. A central concern for boards engaged in strategic deliberations about a potential sale is preserving the charitable mission, values and legacy of their nonprofit health care organization.
Regionalization and Systemization in Philanthropy
Trustee Articles
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.
Fostering Strategic Alignment in Philanthropy
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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.
The Foundation Board Planning Journey
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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.