Allina Hospitals & Clinics Strengthens its Commitment to Philanthropy.MINNEAPOLIS -- Allina Hospitals & Clinics is creating a new board-level Committee on Philanthropy philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. and an Office of Philanthropy, substantially strengthening its commitment to providing exceptional health care to its patients and communities in the future. "To continue to be a vital community asset, Allina must engage our communities with a coordinated focus on philanthropy," said Dick Pettingill, Allina president & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "The fact is that our current health care system is not sustainable for future generations if we rely solely on government and private payers. To meet the future health care needs of our children and grandchildren GRANDCHILDREN, domestic relations. The children of one's children. Sometimes these may claim bequests given in a will to children, though in general they can make no such claim. 6 Co. 16. we must harness the generosity Generosity See also Aid, Organizational; Kindness. Abbé Constantin self-sacrificing priest; curé of Longueral. [Fr. Lit.: The Abbé Constantin, Walsh Modern, 105] Amelia takes interest in Paul. [Br. Lit. of our communities." The board's Committee on Philanthropy will be comprised of community leaders, including physicians, board members from Allina's local hospital foundations and current donors. Pettingill said that the Committee will be charged with translating Allina's strategic plan into an urgent and compelling case for philanthropic phil·an·throp·ic also phil·an·throp·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or marked by philanthropy; humanitarian. 2. Organized to provide humanitarian or charitable assistance: support that will complement and guide local fundraising
Sid Mallory, president, Abbott Northwestern Foundation, will lead the Office of Philanthropy as Allina's first executive vice president for philanthropy. The Office of Philanthropy will support the board's work and other philanthropy and development activities across Allina to achieve back office efficiencies and a coordinated approach. Mallory has been president of Abbott Northwestern Foundation since 2002. Among his accomplishments in this role are: expanding the size of the Foundation board and volunteer base; dramatically increasing the number of new Foundation annual donors; raising $53 million to support the construction of a new heart hospital on the Abbott Northwestern campus; and implementing a new planned giving Planned Giving is an area of fundraising that refers to several specific gift types that can be funded with cash or property. These gift vehicles are based on United States tax law. program, resulting in a $20 million planned gift in 2004. Prior to joining Allina, Mallory was vice president for development of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He has also served as director of external affairs for the Dallas Opera The Dallas Opera is an opera company located in Dallas, Texas (USA). It was founded in 1957 as the Dallas Civic Opera by Laurence Kelly and Nicola Rescigno, both of whom had been active with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the first as administrator, the second as artistic director. and chief executive officer of the Austin Museum of Art. "Sid's leadership of the Abbott Northwestern Foundation has been exemplary," said Pettingill. "I look forward to working with him to take our philanthropic efforts to the next level." Pettingill said that this effort will be a key strategic priority for Allina. When compared to like-sized, not-for-profit health care organizations across the country, Allina has a significant opportunity and potential to increase the level of philanthropic support, he explained. Allina is not yet setting a specific philanthropic target. Allina's hospitals, clinics and other specialty operations currently raise approximately $20 million annually. "Minnesota has a rich history of investing in its community institutions to improve our quality of life," said Pettingill. "I have no doubt that we can harness the generosity of this community to support health care in new ways." About Allina Hospitals & Clinics Allina Hospitals & Clinics is a not-for-profit system of hospitals, clinics and other health care services, providing care throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Allina owns and operates 11 hospitals, 65 clinics, hospice hospice, program of humane and supportive care for the terminally ill and their families; the term also applies to a professional facility that provides care to dying patients who can no longer be cared for at home. services, oxygen and equipment, pharmacies This article is a list of major pharmacies (also known as chemists and drugstores) by country. Australia Pharmacies in Australia are mostly independently-owned by pharmacists, often operated as franchises of retail brands offered by the three major , and emergency medical transportation services. Allina Hospitals & Clinics and the latest health information can be found online at www.allina.com. |
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