Category Archives: Healthcare Philanthropy
Study: Nonprofits Hospitals Worth 10X of Tax Foregone
The estimated tax revenue forgone due to the tax-exempt status of nonprofit hospitals was $13.2 billion during 2020, but the benefit tax-exempt hospitals provided to their communities, as reported on the federal Form 990 Schedule H, is estimated to be
Healthcare Giving Plummeted In Q2
Every fundraiser knows that to get a gift you have to ask. That just might be what fueled a decline in all forms of generosity during the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 — the lack of an ask. The drop
Methodist Unveils $181 Million Investment
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. (MHM) is investing $181.1 million to advance health equity, strengthen communities and impact systemic change across its 74-county service area. That amount includes direct services, community investments, the development of community partnerships and advocacy
Teaching The CEO To Fundraise And Even Like It
By Randall Hallett Fundraising is a major component of the job description of most nonprofit chief executives — whether they like it or not. Many of them have never been fundraisers and lack the basic understanding and expertise in dealing
Health Nonprofits Spending Millions Lobbying
Four nonprofit healthcare organizations were the top spenders when it came to lobbying Congress for healthcare policy changes. According to data compiled by Fierce Healthcare, the American Hospital Association, the American Medical Association, AARP, and the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
Grants: The Fine Art Of Arm Twisting
The grant deadline is barreling toward you like a freight train. You asked program staff for critical information weeks ago, but still have not received it. They’re ignoring your texts, emails, and phone calls, and you’ve just learned an essential
$30 Million Commitment For Cancer Research Grants
The V Foundation for Cancer Research in Cary, N.C. announced a major expansion to its partnership with the Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) during the recent 2024 ESPY Awards show. The V Foundation, DCC and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center have committed
The Contradiction Within Healthcare Fundraising
By Jenny Love A dichotomy exists regarding retention within the realm of fundraising. Although it seems contradictory, retention is about money, but it is also not about money. To effectively retain and encourage top fundraisers, it is essential to understand
Nurturing Growth: The Heartbeat of Development In Grant Writing
By Lauren R. Swern Professional development is the heartbeat of my journey as a seasoned development director and instructor. It’s what fuels curiosity, energizes you, and uplifts you during challenging times in the dynamic realm of grant writing. This field
Learning From COVID: 5 Self-Care Approaches For The Nonprofit Sector
By Mandy Sharp Eizinger, M.S. Operating under crisis is often the norm for nonprofit managers, and COVID-19 is revealing the complexity of global crises and their bearing on self-care for individuals in the sector. As parts of the world enter recovery
