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Grateful engagement (formerly known as the “grateful patient program”) is a strategy that guides health care organizations to proactively engage grateful patients and families in sharing and celebrating stories of gratitude. Grateful patient engagement also allows patients and families to express their gratitude for care through philanthropy. A key success factor is the development of strategic partnerships with key internal allies (such as physicians, clinicians, nursing leaders, service line leaders and administrative leaders) to help identify, cultivate and steward grateful patient and family donors. 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. Whether embarking upon your organization’s first grateful engagement strategy or fine-tuning existing efforts, check out this piece from Accordant's Erin M. Stitzel, FAHP, and Debbie Ferguson, CFRE, for five key elements that are essential in guiding your endeavor: https://ow.ly/Ah7Z50SLVyv #healthcare #philanthropy #gratefulengagement #strategy

It is no secret the business of health care is experiencing one of its most tumultuous times in history. There is no shortage of reports on the challenging financial health care marketplace. This creates complexities for the C-Suite, challenging them to successfully operate and navigate through the tumult while also staying true to their organizations’ missions, values and visions. In times of uncertainty and financial challenges, campaigns are a crucial lifeline for organizations seeking to sustain their missions and serve their communities’ health needs. These times also create challenges in building and launching large-scale philanthropy efforts. Accordant’s Wave Campaign™ model was developed during less turbulent times; yet, has the adaptability, innovation and momentum generation needed to navigate stormy weather. This model is case-driven, clinician-partnered, organization-aligned and passion-fueled to meet and exceed donor needs. Wave campaigning is structured to ensure sustained philanthropy. Read more from Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, and John Donovan on how to harness the power of the Wave Campaign™: https://ow.ly/ggHo50Rac6U Learn more about Accordant's Campaigns service: https://ow.ly/MRsF50Rac6V #healthcare #philanthropy #leadership #campaigns #WaveCampaign™

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Leadership Akron Signature Class 41 – White Coat Day at Akron Children's Hospital Today, some of my colleagues and I from Leadership Akron Signature Class 41 had the incredible opportunity to step into the heart of healthcare at Akron Children's Hospital for “White Coat Day”. This experience wasn’t just about donning a white coat—it was about stepping into the shoes of healthcare professionals who dedicate their lives to serving our community. Leadership Matters in Healthcare Leadership isn’t just about boardrooms and businesses—it’s about standing in the gap where our communities need us most. In Akron, health disparities remain a pressing issue, affecting access to quality care, health outcomes, and overall well-being. As leaders, we must recognize these challenges and take action to support, uplift, and advocate for a healthcare system that serves everyone, regardless of their background or financial status. The Need for Strong Healthcare Systems Hospitals like Akron Children's are on the front lines, providing life-saving care to children and families. But they can’t do it alone. They need our support, our advocacy, and our willingness to serve. Whether through volunteering, fundraising, policy advocacy, or simply spreading awareness, we all have a role to play in strengthening healthcare for our city. Let’s Labor Together It takes all of us—leaders, healthcare professionals, businesses, and community members—to create a healthier Akron. Today was a reminder that leadership isn’t just about making decisions; it’s about showing up, taking action, and making a difference where it matters most. Let’s continue to stand with Akron’s healthcare heroes and work toward a future where every child, every family, and every community has access to the care they deserve. #LeadershipAkron #WhiteCoatDay #HealthcareMatters #AkronChildrensHospital #CommunityLeadership #HealthEquity #StrongerTogether

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

Check out the latest issue of @northwellhealthfoundation’s #gratitudemagazine, which celebrates the direct impact of philanthropy at Northwell and the lives that have been saved and changed thanks to our generous donors.     @northwellhealthfoundation @givetonorthwell, #OutpacingtheImpossible, #SupportNorthwell, #Philanthropy, #MadeforThis. 

Campaigns are complex endeavors that require careful planning and adabtability. By leveraging the power of the pivot, organizations can navigate unanticipated challenges more effectively, maintain momentum, proceed with joy and achieve their campaign goals. Check out this worksheet created by Accordant’s Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, and John Donovan to practice and enhance your campaign pivoting skills: https://ow.ly/E4jo50R2YEO #healthcare #philanthropy #wavecampaigning #pivot

In healthcare, excellence is not just a goal—it's a continual journey. While healthcare professionals work tirelessly to advance patient care, philanthropy plays an equally critical role in shaping the future of healthcare, driving innovation, and improving lives. National Philanthropy Day is recognized worldwide to celebrate philanthropy and those who give. At the SJRH Foundation, we see every single day of the year how donors help provide the resources needed for state-of-the-art technology, research and critical patient services that go beyond what is covered by traditional funding sources. Today's healthcare challenges are complex. However, our donor community continues to fund solutions to these challenges, support our dedicated hospital staff, and invest in continuous patient care and outcomes improvement. Philanthropy in healthcare is not just an act of giving—it's an investment in a healthier tomorrow. And for that, we are endlessly grateful. So on this special day, and every other day of the year, we say THANK YOU. #NationalPhilanthropyDay #ThankYou #MakingADifference #HealthcareHeroes #PhilanthropyMatters

🩺 This Giving Tuesday is about caring for our loved ones, putting our goals into action, and advocating for healthier AANHPI communities. At APIAHF, we constantly strive towards a more equitable health landscape, and it’s thanks to donors like you that we’re able to do it. Consider giving today at bit.ly/apiahf24 - those who give $250 or more will receive an APIAHF-branded Yeti! About APIAHF: APIAHF is the oldest and largest health advocacy organization working with AANHPI communities across the nation, in the US Territories, and with the US‐affiliated Pacific jurisdictions. By providing policy and political analysis, research and data support, and effective communications strategies, APIAHF supports local AANHPI communities to have an influence on local, state, and national policy. By providing grants, training, technical assistance, and consulting, APIAHF is a source of key resources so that communities can mobilize and grow stronger in their coalitions and organizational structures. Learn more at apiahf.org.

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