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A new case for support: Transforming health care
By Michael K. VanDerhoef
President, Virginia Mason Foundation |
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The case for support that health care fundraising professionals have presented to donors has changed over the past several decades to align with changing philanthropic intentions and objectives. Michael VanDerhoef, president of Virginia Mason Foundation discussed how his foundation has made a major and a successful shift in its case for support -- a case to transform health care. (You will find supplemental articles resources in the "Also of Interest" column to the right.) Download article. |
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Generational differences in women's giving:
Does age matter?
By Tracey Biles, M.A. |
| Recent estimates indicate that, by the year 2010, women will control more than 60 percent of the wealth in the United States, and as the primary health care decision-makers for their families, women are the most likely candidates to develop an interest in the future of health care in their community. yet women are often overlooked and misunderstood as potential major donors. Download article. |
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The new IRS Form 990: Putting your best foot forward under heightened scrutiny
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq.; Kristen E. Sitchler, Esq.; and Aaron H. Hiller, Esq. |
| Are you ready to tell your story The new U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form 990 allows tax-exempt organizations to better describe their activities and contributions to the community, but it also requires organization to provide significantly more information than in previous years. Learn what has changed and what you should be doing now to put your best foot forward. Download article. |
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The politics of health care: Is change possible?
By James Lafferty |
| As the U.S. presidential contest heats up and the rhetoric about "hope" and "change" continues, is there a chance for real health care reform with the next administration, or will much more be said than done? Political consultant, James Lafferty explores the candidates' health care reform platforms and the affect of the presidential election outcome on non-profit hospitals and health care philanthropy. Download article. |