Colorado Health Institute’s Post

Have you read the latest piece from Accordant's Susan Attwell, CFRE, on the importance of cultivating clinician partnerships to address burnout? Clinicians aren’t just healers; they are also experts in patient care. Involving them in philanthropic decision-making allows health care organizations to leverage their firsthand experience and knowledge, ensuring funds are directed to areas with the greatest potential to improve health outcomes. When clinicians actively participate in philanthropy, their personal touch helps organizations build deeper, more meaningful relationships, fostering greater donor loyalty and more generous contributions. Their involvement adds a genuine sense of trust and authenticity to the foundation’s mission, enhancing its credibility and appeal. However, clinician involvement is not always easy. Even in the best of times, the overarching overlay of burnout makes engagement difficult. Read the full piece here: https://ow.ly/CLG750STAYZ #healthcare #philanthropy #clinicianpartnership #burnout

Clinicians aren’t just healers; they are also experts in patient care. Involving them in philanthropic decision-making allows health care organizations to leverage their firsthand experience and knowledge, ensuring funds are directed to areas with the greatest potential to improve health outcomes. When clinicians actively participate in philanthropy, their personal touch helps organizations build deeper, more meaningful relationships, fostering greater donor loyalty and more generous contributions. Their involvement adds a genuine sense of trust and authenticity to the foundation’s mission, enhancing its credibility and appeal. However, clinician involvement is not always easy. Even in the best of times, the overarching overlay of burnout makes engagement difficult. Check out this week's eNews for a piece from Accordant's Susan Attwell, CFRE, on how to cultivate mutually fulfilling clinician-philanthropy partnerships and effectively address clinician burnout simultaneously: https://ow.ly/PQwn50SE6Ep #healthcare #philanthropy #clinicianpartnership

It is no secret the business of health care is experiencing one of its most tumultuous times in history. There is no shortage of reports on the challenging financial health care marketplace. This creates complexities for the C-Suite, challenging them to successfully operate and navigate through the tumult while also staying true to their organizations’ missions, values and visions. In times of uncertainty and financial challenges, campaigns are a crucial lifeline for organizations seeking to sustain their missions and serve their communities’ health needs. These times also create challenges in building and launching large-scale philanthropy efforts. Accordant’s Wave Campaign™ model was developed during less turbulent times; yet, has the adaptability, innovation and momentum generation needed to navigate stormy weather. This model is case-driven, clinician-partnered, organization-aligned and passion-fueled to meet and exceed donor needs. Wave campaigning is structured to ensure sustained philanthropy. Read more from Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, and John Donovan on how to harness the power of the Wave Campaign™: https://ow.ly/ggHo50Rac6U Learn more about Accordant's Campaigns service: https://ow.ly/MRsF50Rac6V #healthcare #philanthropy #leadership #campaigns #WaveCampaign™

Funding is, by far, the limiting factor to advance community health. There is a substantial need for philanthropy in this space. In a survey conducted by ReThink Health, 82% state that, “Not enough funding for our services, programs or policies,” is a barrier contributing to equitable community well-being.* To meet the financial challenge faced by health care organizations, health care foundations are leaning in and incorporating health equity in their philanthropic case for support. For many organizations, designing a health equity case requires a fresh approach beyond the traditional capital and/or specialty care projects. Read more from Accordant's Amy Dorrill, FAHP, for ways to advance health equity through philanthropy: https://ow.ly/VmGW50R2Zbf *ReThink Health, Rippel Foundation, 2022 #healthcare #philanthropy #communityhealth #healthequity

Health foundations have a significant opportunity to harness the influence and involvement of board members as great allies in advancing the mission. Too often, however, board members begin their tenure with a significant disadvantage in that their roles and responsibilities have been poorly or shallowly defined and explained. Board members generally come to nonprofit organizations with the desire to affect positive change. They wish to leverage their unique skills, insights and influence to move the mission forward. Yet, many board members will confide they were thwarted in their intentions to contribute by not having access to the information needed to be successful. Given the competitive advantage board members can bring to the organization, it is essential to start and to continue supporting a high value relationship with each board member through access to information and tools. Read more from Accordant CEO Betsy Chapin Taylor, FAHP, on how to take your board from good to great: https://ow.ly/INmi50Rh5gX Check out Accordant's Boards + Governance service: https://ow.ly/OfbK50Rh5gV #healthcare #philanthropy #boards #governance

A successful grateful engagement strategy not only elevates gratitude within health care organizations but also enables a streamlined and robust approach to generating continuous pools of new prospective donors. Therefore, grateful engagement should be embraced by every member of the organization’s development team and should be a top priority for the organization’s daily work. Check out this piece from Accordant's Erin M. Stitzel, FAHP, and Debbie Ferguson, CFRE, to learn about the five elements that make up a robust grateful engagement strategy: https://ow.ly/BIfV50QZoTj #healthcare #philanthropy #gratefulengagement #strategy

Did you know funding is, by far, the limiting factor to advance community health? There is a substantial need for philanthropy in this space. In a survey conducted by ReThink Health, 82% state that, “Not enough funding for our services, programs or policies,” is a barrier contributing to equitable community well-being.* To meet the financial challenge faced by health care organizations, health care foundations are leaning in and incorporating health equity in their philanthropic case for support. For many organizations, designing a health equity case requires a fresh approach beyond the traditional capital and/or specialty care projects. Read more from Accordant's Amy Dorrill, FAHP, to learn how to advance community health through your philanthropy program: https://ow.ly/VKoB50Se8QZ #healthcare #philanthropy #communityhealth #healthequity *ReThink Health, Rippel Foundation, 2022

The New Mexico Alliance of Health Councils (NMAHC) is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to championing health equity and healthier communities statewide. We support and advocate for New Mexico's 33 County and currently 10 Tribal Health Councils, and foster cross-sectors collaboration for improving population health. How do we do it? - Community Planning: We empower communities to take ownership of their health needs and drive innovative solutions together. - Cross-Sector Collaboration: We bridge the gap between community coalitions, service care providers, foundations, state agencies, policymakers, organizations, and partners like YOU to create a unified approach in meeting the needs of communities statewide. - Advocacy & Public Policy Work: We advocate for policies that promote health equity and meets the unique needs of our communities. - Sustainable System Development: We build integrated systems that ensure continuous health improvement in New Mexico. When we work together, we make the impossible, possible! Join the movement for a healthier New Mexico! Learn about ways to get involved at www.nmhealthcouncils.org. #HealthEquity #CommunityHealth #NewMexico #NonProfit #PublicPolicy #Community #PublicHealth

Have you heard of the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, or the six degrees of separation, theory? This theory posits that everyone on Earth is connected to any other person through no more than six social connections. This theory is not just a fun party game—it offers profound insights into the interconnectedness of people. In health care philanthropy, relationships often span across networks in ways that are not immediately visible. The key is tapping into these networks to uncover connections leading to major gifts. Read more from Accordant's Sarah Burdi, CFRE, in her latest piece on unlocking transformational gifts: https://ow.ly/rMQw50UrIwI #healthcare #philanthropy #connections #majorgifts

Black Men’s Health Clinic® (BMHC) would like to thank The New Philanthropists (TNP) for their incredible support in reconnecting us to one of our board members, Michael Weaver. The significance of this collaborative board identification and matching process is that people of color are often not given the opportunity, or have more challenges, to become board members of nonprofit organizations, particularly on the boards they are passionate about. TNP is changing this dilemma. TNP matched Michael to BMHC in 2023, and we are pleased that he has been matched to serve on the board for another year. Michael shares a similar sentiment as we do. He stated: "The New Philanthropists is a great organization that provides everyone an opportunity to serve in their communities with organizations that align with their passion. I'm grateful to them that they introduced me to the Black Men's Health Clinic and the amazing work they do, day in and day out." He went on further to say, "Serving on the BMHC board has been a tremendous honor and privilege that wouldn't have been possible without The New Philanthropists. The Black Men's Health Clinic is unique in its focus to support Black and Brown men with issues related to health; it's critical work, and they're doing an amazing job." Again, thank you, The New Philanthropists. Your support is a testament to your dedication to equity. Together, we're making a difference in the community. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g_GFfMYu #BMHC #BlackMensHealth #TheNewPhilanthropists #BoardDiversity #CommunityImpact #HealthEquity #NonprofitBoard #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference #DiversityAndInclusion #HealthAdvocacy #BlackAndBrownMen #EquityInAction #ThankYouTNP #NonprofitLeadership #SupportOurMission #PassionateLeadership #TogetherWeThrive #CommunityEngagement #EmpowermentThroughService #SubscribeNow