Fundraising for Health Care Sheila Baldwin Vice President, Health Sciences Development

The University of Iowa Foundation Overview: The University of Iowa Foundation

Mission Advancing the University of Iowa and fulfilling the aspirations of those it serves. Vision Inspire Generosity. Exceed Expectations.

UI Health Care Fundraising

Our Staff 24 Development Officers dedicated to UI Carver College of Medicine and UI Hospitals and Clinics (“Medicine”) -Constituent/Disease-Based -Geographically assigned major gift officers

Expectations/Goals

Fundraising Priorities Facilities Medical Research Patient Care Supportive Services Faculty Support Student Support

Our Prospects Grateful Patients/Families Alumni Community Members Faculty/Staff

Grateful Patients & Families Reason for/timeframe of engagement Expression of emotions -Joy and gratitude -Anger and grief -Journey of healing Individuals with means use their money as a tool/weapon Health care team’s role in identification

Challenges Requirements for ultra-conservative approach to grateful patient fundraising Balancing multiple interests at/requests from The University of Iowa Balancing leadership priorities with pet projects of faculty/staff Recruiting/retaining talented development professionals