AHP News

The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) is an international professional organization dedicated exclusively to developing the men and women who encourage charity in North America's health-care systems.  Established in 1967, AHP is the source for education, networking, information, and research opportunities in health-care philanthropy.  AHP is a not-for-profit organization of 4,500 members with its international headquarters located outside Washington, D.C. in Falls Church, Virginia.

Although NEAHP and AHP are separate organizations with separate membership fees, NEAHP represents the New England Region within AHP.  NEAHP members are urged to also join AHP to benefit from its extensive range of services.

AHP International Educational Conference

Plan to visit the Liberty Bell and Betsy Ross House when traveling to Philadelphia this fall for the AHP Annual International Educational Conference.  The conference takes place October 3-7, 2007 at the Philadelphia Marriott Hotel.  The Opening Session speaker will be Dan Heath, author of Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die.  Registration information will be available in June on the AHP website at www.ahp.org.

Samples Needed
Share your best publications, case statements, appeal letters and other documents with AHP members by submitting them to the AHP Resource Information Center (RIC).  Rated as AHP’s top benefit, the RIC keeps a library of samples that are available upon an AHP member’s request.  Mail documents to Librarian Becky Russell, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, 313 Park Ave., Suite 400, Falls Church, VA 22046.  Electronic versions can be emailed to becky@ahp.org. 

2007 AHP Annual Fund Campaign
The AHP Foundation’s 2007 Annual Fund campaign is underway and has received pledges totaling more than $123,000 toward its goal of $159,000.  Thank you to the more than 900 members who have pledged so early and so generously.

Your support of the Annual Fund promotes the health care development profession and better prepares us to serve our donors and their organizations.  It is this ongoing member commitment that enables AHP to continually offer, enhance and expand its services and resources.  Your continuing support of AHP’s online services, the RIC and scholarships ensures that AHP members stay ahead of the curve.

Successful health care development professional know the difference between simply networking and making meaningful connections.  Positive relationships with donors, organizations and colleagues are crucial in today’s competitive environment.  The AHP Foundation’s latest initiative is focused directly on making such connections easy and productive.  AHP eCommunities will be an online interactive forum that will allow health care development professionals to network, share best practices and keep in touch with one another.  Some of the eCommunities being considered include: planned giving, annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, fundamentals, and small shops.

To learn more about the 2007 Annual Fund campaign and eCommunities, please visit the AHP website at www.ahp.org.