CMC1 - Riding the Rollercoaster of Private Funding Supporting Health Centers

Health centers, like many non-profits, have been subject to a roller-coaster like environment when it comes to support from philanthropy and private funding in the recent years. From interest in supporting DEI-aligned organizations following the murders of George Floyd and Breanna Taylor to leading a monumental response to the COVID pandemic to disruptors like Mackenzie Scott and now Melinda Gates, private giving has been as generous as it has been chaotic for health centers. Coupled with an environment and history where health centers were less likely to seek private funding due to a lack of internal infrastructure or understanding, this is a watershed moment in terms of the role private philanthropy and investments could have for a generation in health centers. With a strategic focus on health equity, shoring up support lost from Medicaid unwinding, and disruption from entries by the retail sector in primary care, health centers are looking towards capital campaigns, establishing new infrastructures to bring in additional donations including launching their own foundations, and offering new lines of services for growing aging populations all with additional revenue generation in mind. This session will provide attendees with unique and timely perspectives on fundraising from recognized experts.