Our Teamwork Made
the Dream Work

Find out what happens when energy, enthusiasm and ownership are funneled into an employee giving campaign—in this case, an initiative within a multi-million dollar building campaign. This session will highlight the processes utilized in an ambitious and unprecedented $500,000 campaign that hit its mark within two weeks, then continued on to exceed the goal and set the stage for subsequent phases of the larger campaign. Learn about committee recruitment and training, campaign development and execution and more.

Presenters:

Christy-Joy Brendel
Director of Annual Giving
Methodist Hospital
Arcadia, CA

Gloria Rico
Special Events Coordinator
Methodist Hospital
Arcadia, CA

Master Class in Health Care Philanthropy Leadership: Special Session with the Pacific Region’s Si Seymour Award Winners

Your effective leadership of boards, staffs, volunteers and top institutional executives is as important to success as fundraising skills in today’s competitive environment. In this session, you will learn from some of your most accomplished colleagues. Come with your own questions and hear keys to success from the AHP Pacific region’s active Si Seymour award winners.

The Si Seymour award is AHP’s highest honor and recognizes individuals for their achievements and contribution to the profession and the Association.

Presenters:

Frank Hall, FAHP
Vice President Resource Development
St. Joseph Health System
Orange, CA

Steven L. Mourning, FAHP
Partner
Jerold Panas, Linzy and Partners
Saratoga, CA

Jon B. Olson, FAHP
Consultant
J.B. Olson and Associates
Seattle, WA

Doug Picha
President
Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation
Seattle, WA

Stuart R. Smith, FAHP
Managing Director
Brakeley Briscoe and Associates
Phoenix, AZ

Enhancing Benefactor Relationships Through Stewardship and Service

How do you build loyal, long-lasting and meaningful relationships with your benefactors? Learn how to enhance relationships through stewardship, recognition and communication programs. You’ll also hear ideas about how to provide exceptional “concierge” service when benefactors visit your facility

Presenters:

Barbara Flasch, CFRE
Principal Gifts Officer
Mayo Clinic Foundation
Rochester, MN

Jacquelyn Gosse
Stewardship Recognition Specialist
Mayo Clinic Foundation
Rochester, MN

The M and M’s (Matrices and Major Gifts): The Sweet Spot in Fundraising

Major gift officers are harder and harder to find. With a relatively long lead time before major gifts are realized, we cannot rely on just counting the cash. How can you report on important cultivation accomplishments today when the gifts might be months away? Come learn which important performance matrices can be used to measure and report success.

Presenters:

Claudia Looney, FAHP
Senior Vice President, Development
Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Ellen Duero Rohwer, CFRE
Director
Jacobson Consulting Applications
Waukesha, WI

Culture of Philanthropy: The Underpinnings of Your Success: An Interactive Session

It’s one of the most important things you can do today—build or strengthen the culture of philanthropy in your organization. In this session, you will learn more about what defines a culture of philanthropy, including information developed through national research and discussions with hospital CEOs. A key focus is the role of the CEO. Through presentation and facilitated group discussion, you will gain insight and ideas on how to further develop the culture of philanthropy as an underpinning of your success.

Presenter:

Mary Jane Crist, CFRE
Chief Executive Officer
St. Joseph’s/Barrow
Neurological Foundation
Phoenix, AZ

Getting Real to Get Big Gifts: Meeting High Donor Expectations

Are you ready for today’s transformational donor prospects? The organization that is well prepared for effective donor engagement and transparent reporting is the one that will sail when that principal “gift ship” comes in. Learn how to trim your sails for success with a forward-looking principal gifts team that includes the CEO, finance, institutional strategic planning and facilities.

Presenter:

Julie Fitzgerald, CFRE, CSPG
Director of Development
School of Medicine
Oregon Health & Sciences University
Portland, OR