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MetroHealth Leadership Institute
A Case Study of Fundraising Advancement in a Public Institution
Leaders of the MetroHealth System set about strengthening their institutional capacity to raise philanthropic gifts and grants. The vision was sparked by the desire to demystify the fundraising process and transform a largely public institution into one whose key stakeholders participated actively in raising money and shaping its destiny. To help them pursue this vision, MetroHealth leaders consulted with the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations. Together, they developed an approach to teaching medical and administrative staff about fundraising and preparing them and members of MetroHealth's boards of directors to participate more actively in the fundraising process. This case study describes the genesis of the MetroHealth Leadership Institute, explores the impact on its participants and the fundraising efforts of the MetroHealth system, and tells stories of success and lessons learned from the doctors, nurses, administrators, and board members who participated.
