Opening session

Philanthropy Matters:  New Imperatives in an Era of Challenges to our Tax-exemption

James Rice, Vice Chairman of The Governance Institute and Executive Vice President for Integrated Healthcare Strategies, will share new insights from work with health system boards about the value of new strategies to raise friends and funds and enhance the provider system’s future vitality. The session will be provocative and interactive.

James Rice, PhD, FACHE
Vice Chairman
The Governance Institute
San Diego, California

Opening reception

Time to network with conference attendees

Hardwiring Excellence

This presentation will combine the passion and the prescriptives needed to grow as a leader and to improve outcomes. By implementing the “Must Haves”, health care organizations around the country are seeing better bottom-line results, including increased volume and decreased length of stay, as well as improved clinical outcomes, staff retention and recruitment. Equally important is helping organizations sustain the results by “hardwiring” into the organization’s culture. This session is designed to encourage you to think of the desired results first. It is an effective tool to permanently move your organization and philanthropy program rather than just a one-time learning experience.

Bob Murphy, RN, Esq.
The Studer Group
Gulf Breeze, Florida

Developing an Organization and Systemwide Philanthropic Culture – A Case Study

This session will uncover how ten fundraising foundations of the St. Joseph Health System created a culture of philanthropy. The results were increased giving from $12 million a year to over $50 million a year in just five short years. Discover what steps you can take within your organization to build a culture of philanthropy and increase your giving.

Frank Hall, FAHP, Vice President for Resource Development for St Joseph and Deborah Proctor, CEO of St Joseph will detail the secrets to their success and answer your questions.

Frank Hall, FAHP
Vice President
St Joseph Health System
Orange, California

Deborah Proctor
CEO
St Joseph Health System
Orange, California

Sister Katherine Gray
Chair, Board of Trustees
St Joseph Health System
Orange, California

Networking Reception

Before your individual dinner plans, wind down the day with a casual networking event for attendees.

Building Highly Effective Boards:Partnership Strategies

Cate Bower, CAE, principal partner of Tecker Consultants, LLC and nationally recognized expert on not-for-profit governance, will explore the benefits of a creating a strong leadership partnership on your fundraising board. This highly interactive session uncovers new approaches to decision making, as well as ways to help your fundraising team and board become more strategic in its focus.

Catherine D. (Cate) Bower, CAE
Principal Partner
Tecker Consultants LLC
Yardley, Pennsylvania