Refocus the allocation of philanthropic resources on priorities that can have the greatest impact for the hospital and its patients
Refocus the allocation of
philanthropic resources on
on priorities that can have
the greatest impact for
the hospital and its patients
The Actions
- Review of the philanthropic model, the funding allocation structure, the foundation’s reputation, and potential donors
- Targeted interviews and surveys with donors, hospital administrators, board members, and individuals in charge of the fundraising push
- Hosting of workshops and strategic retreat for senior management to prioritize initiatives and identify higher-yielding investments
- Benchmarking of health-sector foundations in Canada and analysis of underutilized philanthropic opportunities in the context of a proportionally less generous local donor pool than in the rest of the province
- Establishment of a prioritization framework to better align philanthropic contributions with institutional, clinical, and scientific needs
- Adjustment of the collaborative framework between the foundation’s and the hospital’s management, in order to clarify roles, trade-off mechanisms, and implementation conditions
The Result
A more disciplined philanthropic allocation process, aligned with the hospital’s priorities and supported by a strengthened collaborative framework.