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AHP Pacific Regional News
“Gratitude is the heart’s memory.” – French Proverb As my term as Regional Director comes to a close this month, I am grateful for the many memories of the last two years and the opportunity to meet and work with so many outstanding professionals. Since 2004 our membership in the AHP Pacific Region has increased by 81 new members, we welcomed several new CFREs and two new Fellows over the last two years. Our region exceeded its donor goal in 2004 and received the “Highest Percentage over Donor Goal” from the AHP Foundation. In 2005 we received two awards, the “Greatest Dollars Contributed” and the “Greatest Percentage Increase in Donors over 2004” for exceeding both dollar and donor goals. We will go down in the AHP history books of having hosted the most successful regional conference ever! None of this would be possible without the dedication and commitment of the many professionals in the AHP Pacific Region who gave their time, talent and treasure to life-long learning, making the AHP Foundation strong and expanding their professional knowledge. I want to especially acknowledge and thank my boss, Nolan Draney, President of Saddleback Memorial Foundation, for his support of me in my role as Regional Director. Meaningful participation as a Regional Director required time away from Saddleback and because of his support I was able to balance both my work and my volunteer responsibilities, and for that, I am extremely grateful. Hopefully you are planning to attend the AHP 40th Annual International Educational Conference in Orlando, September 27 – October 1, 2006. Conference Chair, Laura Rehrmann, FAHP, of the AHP Pacific Region, and the conference committee have put together an outstanding program and educational tracks. Be sure to attend the AHP Pacific Regional Breakfast on Thursday, September 28th. Mark your calendar to attend the 2007 AHP Pacific Regional Conference on June 24 – 26, 2007 in beautiful Monterey, California. If you are interested in getting more involved contact 2007 Conference Chair, Kelly Van Elswyk at kelly.vanelswyk@chomp.org or by phone at (831) 622-2790. We are $12,000 away from reaching our regional goal for the 2006 AHP Foundation Annual Fund. If you haven’t already done so, please join me by making your pledge today by logging onto www.ahp.org/foundation/pledge-card.php, or contact Crystal Torres at torrescb@ah.org or by phone at (323) 260-5739, extension 5. In closing, I want to thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve as the AHP Pacific Regional Director. It has been an honor and pleasure getting to know so many exceptional people who are truly making a difference in health care philanthropy. Thanks for the memories!
By Bill Littlejohn, CEO and Senior VP, Sharp HealthCare Foundation For those who participated in the 2006 AHP Pacific Region Conference in San Diego, THANK YOU for making it a great success. We had more than 280 attendees – probably a record for the region. Certainly the most in many years. I want to especially thank the conference committee, speakers, presenters and exhibitors who provided great content throughout the conference – it really made the difference. We are a region of best practices: in fundraising programs; philanthropic relationships and leadership development. A post-conference survey indicated that 85 percent of the attendees rated the conference as very good or excellent. Thanks again for your participation and the opportunity to serve as chair of such a successful conference.
Mark your calendars for the 2007 AHP Pacific Regional Conference, June 24-26, in Monterey, California!
AHP Education/Certification Updates The AHP Madison Institute: AHP's "Immersion Education" By Laura W. Rehrmann, FAHP, President and CEO, Group Health Community Foundation I was privileged to teach at the AHP Madison Institute this summer and for those of you who have not attended, and I never had, I highly recommend this "immersion education" experience. David Gillig, FAHP, Executive Director of Children's Hospital in San Diego, is also a faculty member and he defines Madison as "immersion", as opposed to a conference or workshop. Four days of lectures, discussion and projects specific to health care fundraising, is an energizing educational experience. 300 attendees enrolled in specific sessions, such as Major Gifts, Foundation Management, Annual Campaign, and spent four days immersed in that topic. The wide range of attendee professional experience, which spanned from 25 years to a few months in development, and the enthusiasm that adults bring to a classroom setting, made for collegial learning and exchanges. As a faculty member, it was a great privilege to be involved and a great tune-up for my own professional skills and practice. I came away inspired and informed to do my job in the best possible way. I asked one of the Major Gifts track attendees and a member of AHP Pacific Region, Simon Pritikin, to comment on his experience at Madison.
I encourage you to "immerse" yourself at the AHP Madison Institute in 2007!
By Jana Cuneo, CFRE, Director of Development, California Pacific Medical Center Foundation Ready to consider becoming a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)? The CFRE process requires that a fundraising professional have a minimum of five years paid experience and meet all the minimum eligibility requirements, plus pass a written exam. The requirements are based on criteria in education, professional practice, professional performance and service. For detailed information visit the AHP Web site at: http://www.ahp.org/certification/cfre.php. You probably already meet the requirements and if not, now is a good time to begin documenting what you have done, so when the time comes you’ll have a body of information on your fundraising experience. Remember, individuals carrying CFRE after their name demonstrate to colleagues, employers, donors and the public their professional commitment to ethical fundraising, ongoing education and staying current with skills and trends.
Other Professional Opportunities SCAHD 2006 Professional Development Seminar: September 15 By Gary Steinhauer, Senior Associate, Planned Gifts Associates The Southern California Association for Healthcare Development (SCAHD) will hold its annual 2006 Professional Development Seminar on Friday, September 15, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles. The annual event was originally developed as the “SCAHD Support Staff Seminar” and presentations were geared toward providing an overall education for support staff and individuals new to the field with the hope of inspiring them to become our future professionals. As the seminar grew and the audience became more sophisticated, the event was renamed the SCAHD Professional Development Seminar. This year’s co-chairs Linda Deckard, CFRE, and Gary Steinhauer, are proud to present Wendy Hoppe, executive director of the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation as the keynote luncheon speaker. At $50 including lunch, the SCAHD Professional Development Seminar is one of fundraising education’s best bargain in Los Angeles, attended and supported by AHP Pacific Region members and friends. For more information about the SCAHD Professional Development Seminar, please visit http://www.scahd.com/scahd/calendar.html. ADRP International Conference: November 7-10 By Jana Cuneo, Director of Development, California Pacific Medical Center Foundation The Association of Donor Relations Professionals (ADRP) Third International Conference, ADRP with an Altitude, will be held November 7-10, 2006 in Denver, Colorado. Conference topics generally cover stewardship, donor relations, special events, gift accounting and acknowledgment, and the application of technologies and procedures in these general areas, as well as career growth for professionals.
Mary Anne Chern honored as Trailblazer of the Year Congratulations to Mary Anne Chern, FAHP, ACFRE, vice president, Fund Development and External Relations, at White Memorial Medical Center, who was named the 2006 Trailblazer in Philanthropy by Philanthropic Service for Institutions (PSI). The trailblazer award is given to someone who exemplifies the highest commitment to institutional mission and who has had the greatest impact on the growth and success of philanthropy at Adventist instuitions. This award is given out every two years to recipients who have made a difference. Philanthropic Service for Institutions is the philanthropic arm to the Seventh-day Adventist universities/colleges, academies, hospitals, and ministries of the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. PSI advances the ministry of philanthropy through: advocacy,education, programs, and resources/services. Mark McCampbell selected for New Balance Global Centennial Team Mark McCampbell, CFRE, executive director, Northwest Hospital Foundation, was recently selected by New Balance to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2006 as a member of the New Balance Global Centennial Team. He will join 99 other international runners of all ages and backgrounds from 50 races around the world to symbolize the global spirit of runners - from elite to recreational - at a gathering in October 2006 at the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon.
Finding Balance in our Lives By Mark McCampbell, CFRE, Executive Director, Northwest Hospital Foundation As a professional fundraising executive for more than 20 years and the chief development officer for non-profits of various types for more than 15 of those years, I am keenly aware of the need to find and maintain balance in our lives. We’re hearing more and more about the shortage of good development officers and the disappearance of those seasoned professionals to whom we used to turn for leadership. When we take time to assess our own condition and the feelings of our colleagues, we may find that there is a pronounced lack of balance in our lives.
AHP Foundation Annual Fund Update By Crystal Torres, Director of Development, White Memorial Medical Center Charitable Foundation The 2006 AHP Foundation Annual Fund is well underway. First, I want to thank all of you who have already made your pledge. As many of you know, the AHP Annual Fund is an important tool to our Association in continuing and developing programs and resources for us as professionals and for our organizations. Our regional goal for 2006 is to have 250 donors and raise $30,000. To date, the AHP Pacific region has 149 donors that have pledged a total of $17,836.
Internet Use and Online Giving Continues to Rise By Nancy Gregovich, Delaura & Associates Consulting There is indisputable research that Internet use and online giving is increasing each year. Many nonprofits believe that their donors are not Internet users or would not use the Internet to make gifts to their organization. Such views may limit your opportunity to maximize your program’s fundraising potential. It is more important than ever that you have an online communication and donation strategy. What is known about online giving:
What is known about Internet use:
Who is using the Internet:
The most popular online activities, by number of participants in the U.S.:
Most popular Internet activities:
What is known about nonprofits using the Internet:
Does your office have a strategy for reaching your donors online? Sources:
By Gina Griesman, Director of Development, Sun Health Foundation Many thanks to the talented members of AHP who so willingly authored and submitted these very informative articles for this newsletter. The amazing resources, connections and tools that AHP membership offers continues to provide outstanding opportunities for all of us. Whether a seasoned professional or new to the career path of fundraising, tapping into the resourceful network of our colleagues is a benefit that is delightfully surprising and wonderfully engaging at every turn. Professionals who willingly share their expertise on the latest in the areas of technology, taxes, law, estate and financial planning, are just a phone call or e-mail away. Aside from having access to some of the brightest, best and most experienced professionals in fundraising, the opportunity to develop wonderful friendships that are rich in experience as well as long in duration exists as well. I send my thanks to each and every one of you who have so generously contributed your thoughts and your words for the benefit of all of us to review in the AHP Pacific Regional Newsletter.
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