CHAMPIONS FROM THE FIELD
Client Profiles
Kristyn Wicht, Executive Director
Johnson Memorial Hospital, Dawson, MN
Little Giants
Kristyn shares: ”Without Hillary Lyons guidance and expertise, we would not have reached our lofty fundraising goal. Raising $1.4 million in a rural community of 1,500 people seemed like an impossible task. Especially since our last two fundraisers fell short of their goals. Not only did we meet our goal, but we exceeded it! We raised $1.6 million in 15 months! Our Foundation now follows their development model using their proven tools and strategies to fundraise even when we don’t have ‘a big, sexy project.’ ”
Claudine Weber, Vice President Office of Philanthropy
Mercy Health Muskegon, Muskegon, MI
Imagine. Build. Transform.
Rising into the challenge of the biggest project ever, the program more than tripled its annual philanthropy revenue, raising nearly $12 million and earning a place in the 90th percentile of hospital philanthropy programs for ROI and effectiveness measures.
As Gary Allore, President Mercy Health Muskegon shares: “The Hillary Lyons model has, over the years, given our teams of volunteers, hospital leaders, and philanthropy staff the tools and training needed to actively build lasting relationships with our donors. But in the building of our new medical center, they really helped us elevate our performance in a substantial way that brought us more support than ever.
I like that our community feels that this is a distinctive and meaningful volunteer experience, and even more, I like that they know the importance of their involvement in creating some of the nation’s best care, right here in Muskegon.”
Nancy Davis, Executive Director
Hancock Health Foundation, Greenfield, IN
More than a fundraising machine… a care culture.
Over the last decade it has helped fund a long list of major facility improvements, a new cancer center, annual operations for hospice care, and, bolder yet, it aims to bridge the community’s gaps in mental health care.
All this would be accolades enough to define star performance. But because of its nearly 90 people strong foundation volunteer teams, and their strategic alignment with hospital leadership, it is also a critical player in reshaping the health of its community and its potential to affect population health.
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