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Did you know funding is, by far, the limiting factor to advance community health? There is a substantial need for philanthropy in this space. In a survey conducted by ReThink Health, 82% state that, “Not enough funding for our services, programs or policies,” is a barrier contributing to equitable community well-being.* To meet the financial challenge faced by health care organizations, health care foundations are leaning in and incorporating health equity in their philanthropic case for support. For many organizations, designing a health equity case requires a fresh approach beyond the traditional capital and/or specialty care projects. Read more from Accordant's Amy Dorrill, FAHP, to learn how to advance community health through your philanthropy program: https://ow.ly/VKoB50Se8QZ #healthcare #philanthropy #communityhealth #healthequity *ReThink Health, Rippel Foundation, 2022

Funding is, by far, the limiting factor to advance community health. There is a substantial need for philanthropy in this space. In a survey conducted by ReThink Health, 82% state that, “Not enough funding for our services, programs or policies,” is a barrier contributing to equitable community well-being.* To meet the financial challenge faced by health care organizations, health care foundations are leaning in and incorporating health equity in their philanthropic case for support. For many organizations, designing a health equity case requires a fresh approach beyond the traditional capital and/or specialty care projects. Read more from Accordant's Amy Dorrill, FAHP, for ways to advance health equity through philanthropy: https://ow.ly/VmGW50R2Zbf *ReThink Health, Rippel Foundation, 2022 #healthcare #philanthropy #communityhealth #healthequity

Campaigns are a valuable lever to accelerate successful health care philanthropy programs. Many successful programs are in “constant campaign,” either planning, conducting or wrapping up a campaign at any given time. Campaigns represent a high ROI development activity which can buoy an organization’s fiscal capacity in today’s fluid health care financial environment. However, many leaders aren’t sure where to start when it comes to campaigns. They often ask: “How do we know if we are ready to start a campaign?” or “What does an organization need to have in place to plan and execute a successful campaign?” Here's a checklist from Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, to help you get campaign ready: https://ow.ly/Ka9z50Qu6pJ #healthcare #philanthropy #campaign

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 instead of the donor or the mission is not philanthropy, and this old way of thinking obstructs our shared opportunity to transform health care philanthropy. Now is the time to view opportunities beyond transactional fundraising. Now is the time to embrace being a health care executive and align funding priorities with hospital strategic plans that are focused, flexible and shorter in length—to pivot toward a donor-centered model that leads to accelerated gift closures. Finally, a linchpin of driving high performance is to look beyond the old ways of campaigning and to consider the new ABCs of health care philanthropy: “Always Be Campaigning.” Read more about the new ABCs of health care philanthropy from Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP: https://ow.ly/gSot50ReLZJ #healthcare #philanthropy #campaign #strategy

Has your organization only done traditional, periodic campaigns but interested in learning more about wave campaigning? What are the benefits that make this method worth considering? Accordant’s Wave Campaignsᵀᴹ model was developed by our team of experts to address the historical deficiencies of traditional campaigns. It is adaptable and especially suitable for health care organizations experiencing today’s uncertainties and challenges. Wave campaigning is a case-driven, organizational-aligned, clinician-partnered approach that aims to meet and exceed donor needs—ensuring sustained philanthropy regardless of economic outlook. Learn more about the benefits of wave campaigning from Accordant's John Donovan and Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, in this Asking Accordant piece: https://ow.ly/uGKe50S8oGR #healthcare #philanthropy #wavecampaigning #WaveCampaignsᵀᴹ

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 instead of the donor or the mission is not philanthropy, and this old way of thinking obstructs our shared opportunity to transform health care philanthropy. Now is the time to view opportunities beyond transactional fundraising. Now is the time to embrace being a health care executive and align funding priorities with hospital strategic plans that are focused, flexible and shorter in length—to pivot toward a donor-centered model that leads to accelerated gift closures. Finally, a linchpin of driving high performance is to look beyond the old ways of campaigning and to consider the new ABCs of health care philanthropy: “Always Be Campaigning.” Read more from Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, to dig deeper into the new ABCs of health care philanthropy: https://ow.ly/7Upr50Qsap2 #healthcare #philanthropy #campaigning

A successful grateful engagement strategy not only elevates gratitude within health care organizations but also enables a streamlined and robust approach to generating continuous pools of new prospective donors. Therefore, grateful engagement should be embraced by every member of the organization’s development team and should be a top priority for the organization’s daily work. Check out this piece from Accordant's Erin M. Stitzel, FAHP, and Debbie Ferguson, CFRE, to learn about the five elements that make up a robust grateful engagement strategy: https://ow.ly/BIfV50QZoTj #healthcare #philanthropy #gratefulengagement #strategy

Have you read the latest piece from Accordant's Susan Attwell, CFRE, on the importance of cultivating clinician partnerships to address burnout? Clinicians aren’t just healers; they are also experts in patient care. Involving them in philanthropic decision-making allows health care organizations to leverage their firsthand experience and knowledge, ensuring funds are directed to areas with the greatest potential to improve health outcomes. When clinicians actively participate in philanthropy, their personal touch helps organizations build deeper, more meaningful relationships, fostering greater donor loyalty and more generous contributions. Their involvement adds a genuine sense of trust and authenticity to the foundation’s mission, enhancing its credibility and appeal. However, clinician involvement is not always easy. Even in the best of times, the overarching overlay of burnout makes engagement difficult. Read the full piece here: https://ow.ly/CLG750STAYZ #healthcare #philanthropy #clinicianpartnership #burnout

In the complex world of health care philanthropy, simplicity and linear timelines are rare. With limited resources and budgets, some organizations shy away from focusing energy and resources around advancing a grateful engagement strategy while also trying to campaign, but this must be overcome. The benefits of employing a strategy that combines campaigning and grateful engagement in a coordinated approach can lead to remarkable success in supporting the community. By launching Wave Campaignsᵀᴹ and investing in grateful engagement at the same time, we create a catalyst for philanthropy that surpasses what either strategy can achieve alone. Learn more from Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, and Erin M. Stitzel, FAHP: https://ow.ly/nA6b50Rcizr #healthcare #philanthropy #WaveCampaignsᵀᴹ #gratefulengagement #strategy

In the complex world of health care philanthropy, simplicity and linear timelines are rare. With limited resources and budgets, some organizations shy away from focusing energy and resources around advancing a grateful engagement strategy while also trying to campaign, but this must be overcome. The benefits of employing a strategy that combines campaigning and grateful engagement in a coordinated approach can lead to remarkable success in supporting the community. By launching wave campaigns and investing in grateful engagement at the same time, we create a catalyst for philanthropy that surpasses what either strategy can achieve alone. Read more from Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, and Erin M. Stitzel, FAHP: https://ow.ly/nA6b50Rcizr #healthcare #philanthropy #campaign #gratefulengagement #strategy