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

2. The University of Iowa Foundation
Overview:
The University of Iowa Foundation

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

4. UI Health Care Fundraising

5. 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

6. Expectations/Goals

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

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

9. 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

10. 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