DEVELOPMENT 101: An Introduction

August 6, 2013

2012 Contributions: $316.23 billion by source of contributions(in billions of dollars – all figures are rounded)

The Heal Sick Children Campaign

What We Do• Help identify and describe fundraising priorities for

Texas Children’s Hospital• Communicate the philanthropic case for support to

all constituencies• Build and strengthen long-term relationships with

prospective donors• Enlist and involve volunteers in fundraising activities• Establish and lead programs to secure philanthropic

support

What We DON’T DoAsk a family for support in any

clinical settingSurprise donorsDirect where philanthropic $

should goDetermine institutional

priorities

A meaningful gift…

More than just medicine…