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The Michael K. Petrie Memorial Fund

The Michael K. Petrie Memorial Fund 

The Michael K. Petrie Memorial Fund was established in 2021 with a generous gift made by Ian M. Fraser MBA, FAHP, to honor his long-time colleague and friend, Michael K. Petrie, CFRE. Michael served the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) as Canada's Regional Chair during a time of important transition for the Association and is fondly remembered for his dedicated service to his Canadian colleagues and the profession. 

After a courageous battle with cancer, Michael died on May 27, 2021. 

Background 

Michael Petrie began his career in healthcare philanthropy in 1983 when he served as Executive Director (1983-1990) at the Credit Valley Hospital Foundation in Mississauga, Ontario. Following a short tenure at Calgary General Hospital in Alberta, he accepted the role of President and CEO for the South Fraser Healthcare Foundation (Surrey Memorial Hospital) in British Columbia, a position he held from 1992 to 1996.  

From 1996 to 1999 Michael served as President and CEO of the British Columbia Cancer Foundation and Vice President of Development for the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver. In this capacity, he transformed the Foundation into a proactive fundraising operation for one of Canada's leading cancer research organizations and positioned it as a national and international leader in ground-breaking research and treatment.  

He also served as Vice-Chair for AHP International and proudly held the designation of Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). This fund, a tribute to Michael's legacy in advancing healthcare philanthropy across Canada, was established to encourage and promote diversity and inclusion in philanthropy at healthcare institutions and organizations across Canada, ensuring that educational opportunities are available and accessible to qualifying AHP members in good standing. 

Selection Process 

Applications must be received by February 5, 2024.

The AHP Canada Council will review applications for funding from the Michael K. Petrie Memorial Fund (The Petrie Memorial Fund) annually using the following process: 

  • Any Canadian healthcare development practitioner in good standing with AHP may apply for funds from The Petrie Memorial Fund through the provincial representative of the AHP Canada Council, or Chair/Vice-Chair of the Canada Council, where a provincial representative has not been recruited.
  • The provincial representative will act as the gateway to access these funds and will provide oversight to the requests.
  • AHP International will work in collaboration with AHP Canada Council to grant The Petrie Memorial Fund awards in conjunction with its other educational awards.
  • Requests will be ranked according to the priorities set out in the Fund's terms of reference.
  • Total annual disbursement will not exceed CA$1,000 or 10% of the fund's value (whichever is more), determined at each fiscal year-end.
  • Awards will be paid to the recipient or the recipient's organization by the AHP Canada Council Treasurer, from The Petrie Memorial Fund account, entrusted to the Hospital Development and Education Fund of Canada (HDEF).
  • A cheque will be issued to reimburse the organization or individual incurring the expenses when the project or course is successfully completed. 

Eligible Education Activities 

To be used to strengthen healthcare philanthropy and the presence of AHP through the development and support of AHP Roundtables throughout Canada. 

AHP members may apply for a grant of up to CA$500 toward expenses in hosting a roundtable session for current and prospective AHP members. Roundtable sessions must include an opportunity for education as well as networking. 

Grants are limited to one per year per roundtable area, and the grant recipient is required to submit a short report to the AHP Canada Council after the event. 

Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) Designation 

A grant of CA$500 to help offset the cost of pursuing initial CFRE certification for AHP Canada members. 

  • Applicants must be AHP members in good standing for at least two years. 
  • Successful candidates will be reimbursed 50% at the submission of the certification process and 50% on completion 
  • Applicants to provide proof of successful certification 

AHP Development Primer or CFRE Prep Course 

A CA$250 grant for a new member and/or a Board Member from an AHP Canada member organization Board of Directors to attend either the AHP Development Primer or the CFRE Exam Compass Review Course (for someone wanting to prepare to write their CFRE examination).  

AHP Madison Institute

A CA$1,000 grant to help offset the cost of attendance at the AHP Institute for Healthcare Philanthropy (aka 'The Madison Institute') for an AHP Canada member from an organization with limited or no resources for professional development or a rural/small community. 

Other Education Opportunities 

  • A CA$500 grant toward tuition at an accredited institution for coursework related to philanthropy (e.g. resource development, Master's or Doctoral programs) 
  • From time to time, AHP Canada Council may deem activities that the Council collaborates on to warrant consideration for funding from the Petrie Memorial Fund. 
  • In any given year, Council may consider national and/or joint national and international collaborative activities as they see fit and if the 10% annual distribution is not exceeded.