Philanthropy

Expert Insights

• Five steps to craft meaningful financial incentives for staff 

  December 1, 2011 | Expert Perspective | Philanthropy Leadership Council

  Incentives can be an effective retention lever for MGOs but only if structured correctly. Read more to learn five steps to build a best-in-class incentive structure.

• Physician giving programs 

  February 17, 2011 | Expert Perspective | Philanthropy Leadership Council

  Learn how to translate capital campaign strategy into a successful physician giving program.

• How collaboration between marketing and philanthropy benefits the hospital 

  December 14, 2010 | Expert Perspective | Marketing and Planning Leadership Council

  While challenging to implement, a relationship between marketing and philanthropy allows for an aligned message and consistent branding.

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Research

• Re-Envisioning the Alliance: Unlocking the Value of Boards and Other Volunteer Groups

  October 11, 2007 | Study | Philanthropy Leadership Council
  

  Develop ways to add value and enhance the volunteer experience for all parties involved.

• Key Constituency Report–Champion for the Cause: The Role of the CEO in Advancing Philanthropy

  November 25, 2009 | Study | Philanthropy Leadership Council
  

  This key constituency report reexamines the research of Champion for the Cause, with analysis highlighting the role of the hospital CEO in marshalling resources, advancing donor relations, and promoting a culture of philanthropy.

• The High-Performance Development Organization: Maximizing Staff Productivity and Morale

  September 22, 2010 | Study | Philanthropy Leadership Council
  

  Best practices for creating a comprehensive performance management strategy for health care development.

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Tools & Analytics

• Performance Benchmarking Initiative

  June 1, 2007 | Tool | Philanthropy Leadership Council
  

  The Performance Benchmarking Initiative uses comparative analyses to deliver insights on the drivers of effectiveness in hospital philanthropy.

• The Performance Analyzer
  

  January 1, 2007 | Tool | Philanthropy Leadership Council
  

  Access and analyze the Council’s database of foundation revenue and expense performance, data collected through our benchmarking initiative.

• Goal-Setting Toolkit

  July 17, 2009 | Tool | Philanthropy Leadership Council
  

  Use this tool to set accurate fundraising goals.

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Multimedia

• Fundraising in a tumultuous era

  August 25, 2011 | Video | Philanthropy Leadership Council
  

  Cynthia Schaal describes the major market forces impacting health care fundraising today and the resulting imperatives for hospital and health system foundations.

• The sustainable fundraising enterprise

  June 1, 2011 | Multimedia | Philanthropy Leadership Council
  

  Resources for infusing fundraising revenues with increased reliability and predictability.

• How to structure a mini-campaign 

  January 5, 2012 | Infographic | Philanthropy Leadership Council

  Learn the four critical components for structuring an effective mini-campaign.

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Products & Services

• Philanthropy Leadership Council

  Research membership for hospital and health system development officers and executives.

• Marketing and Planning Council 

  Research membership for hospital and health system marketers, planners, and business development executives.