This session will explore key risk and compliance issues in healthcare philanthropy with a focus on donor benefit programs. Attendees will gain tools to navigate legal requirements (HIPAA, EMTALA, IRS rules, etc), manage ethical challenges in donor relationships, and implement compliant donor recognition practices. The presentation will offer best practices and actionable takeaways for development professionals seeking to enhance program integrity and reduce risk.

Presenter: Moira K. Connolly, BSN, MSN, Esq., is the founder of MK Connolly LLC, a boutique healthcare compliance and governance consulting firm. A former Chief Compliance Officer and NICU nurse, Moira brings a unique, cross-disciplinary perspective to healthcare leadership. She has advised healthcare systems and foundations on risk reduction, regulatory strategy, and donor stewardship. Moira regularly collaborates with executive teams and boards and currently serves on the St. Joseph’s Health Foundation Board.