expert fundraising consulting for hospitals and healthcare organizations
healthcare fundraising
We are the trusted advisors of strategic healthcare leaders
We believe in the power of high-quality and compassionate healthcare, in groundbreaking research that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible, and in the collective effort to cure diseases and improve lives.
With a deep understanding of healthcare fundraising trends, we tailor our strategies to fit your organization’s specific context, development, circumstances, and culture.
Throughout our work together, Graham-Pelton maintained a powerful focus on building the capacity of our teams.”
Armando L. Chardiet, President, Atrium Health Foundation
Featured Partnership
Success Story: Children’s Hospital Los angeles launches $1B campaign
Leading children’s hospital commits to expanding giving opportunities for annual donors by launching its second transformative $1B campaign.
Select Healthcare Fundraising Clients
Dayton Children’s Hospital
Eastern US
Norton Healthcare
SOUTHERN US
Conquer Cancer
EASTERN US
Swedish Medical Center
WESTERN US
Atrium Health
EASTERN US
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
INTERNATIONAL
A New Approach to Grateful Patient Fundraising
Beyond Gratitude™ expands on traditional grateful patient and family fundraising models by combining donor motivation with data-driven insights to provide you with the highest quality prospects. Graham-Pelton’s innovative approach builds an authentic bridge for development and healthcare professionals.
Experienced Leaders,
Expert Consultants
Graham-Pelton’s healthcare consultants are experienced, former in-house development leaders who understand the complexities of healthcare fundraising.
Depth and Breadth
in Healthcare
We’ve worked with all types of healthcare organizations across the sector, including health systems, academic medical centers, community and children’s hospitals, aging/senior living, disease- and research-specific organizations, and professional societies.
Healthcare Fundraising Insights
Hallmarks of a Strong Culture of Philanthropy in Healthcare
Every healthcare organization is at a unique place in its philanthropic history and striving to raise charitable dollars to support its respective missions.
What underlies the success of the highest-performing organizations is an intentionally designed and cultivated culture of philanthropy.
Five Strategies for Major Gift Fundraising in a Pediatric Cancer Setting
Major gift officers face a delicate balance: raise critically important revenue from families whose children are fighting for their lives.
Here are five strategies that can help you navigate the delicate and sometimes uncomfortable tightrope of major gift fundraising in a pediatric setting.
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Graham-Pelton Healthcare Fundraising Consulting Services FAQ
Do Graham-Pelton’s fundraising consultants have experience with grateful patient programs?
Yes. Our signature Beyond Gratitude™ program is a specialized approach to grateful patient programs, helping healthcare organizations both refine their current programs or create a new one from scratch.
What is Graham-Pelton’s Beyond Gratitude™ program?
Beyond Gratitude™ is Graham-Pelton’s proprietary, proven approach to creating sustainable, compliant, and effective grateful patient programs. Beyond Gratitude™ consists of three main components:
- Relational: Beyond Gratitude™ prioritizes relationships and provides coaching to help healthcare providers and development staff work together seamlessly.
- Analytical: We take a look at healthcare organizations’ data systems and management practices to identify opportunities for better donor qualification.
- Operational: Graham-Pelton works with healthcare organizations to implement processes and systems that will allow the grateful patient program to thrive long after the initial consulting engagement ends.
What types of healthcare organizations does Graham-Pelton work with?
We work with all types of healthcare organizations, including:
- Standalone hospitals
- Health systems
- Academic medical centers
- Community and children’s hospitals
- Aging/senior living centers
- Disease and research-specific organizations
- Professional societies
- Veterinary clinics
Are Graham-Pelton’s services HIPAA compliant?
Yes. We understand the importance of donor security and ensure all of our recommendations protect patient privacy. We focus on creating frameworks where development officers will receive the patient data they need to build relationships while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
How does Graham-Pelton engage physicians and clinicians in fundraising?
Graham-Pelton provides coaching sessions tailored to each organization’s needs. Our approach, derived from our extensive experience working with more than 3,000 healthcare providers, includes scenario practices, walk-throughs of program frameworks, and access to a library of healthcare fundraising resources.
Can Graham-Pelton help align our board on fundraising?
Yes. We understand how helpful an active board can be for fundraising. We have fundraising informational resources available that development officers can share with their boards, and can speak to boards directly about fundraising.