National Program Spotlight

CommonSpirit Health once again named "High Performer" by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy

Chicago, Ill. (October 7, 2024) – For the ninth-consecutive year, CommonSpirit Health has again been ranked among the top high-performing health care fundraisers in North America by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP).

Nancy Bussani, Executive Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer and President of CommonSpirit Health Foundation, said, “This recognition is a testament to philanthropic individuals and organizations who walk alongside our healing ministry to make an impact in the communities we serve. Being recognized as a leader in our industry is a profound honor and a reminder of the remarkable things that happen when inspired generosity aligns with our mission.”

This recognition is based on data compiled in AHP’s most recent Report on Giving and celebrates the combined performance of CommonSpirit’s 80-plus fundraising entities across its multi-state ministry as well as the national work of CommonSpirit Health Foundation.

AHP High Performer recognition CommonSpirit was recognized by AHP as a “High Performer: Overall” and as a “High Performer: Health System.” Published annually for more than 35 years, AHP’s Report on Giving summarizes revenue and expense information contributed by AHP members for each fiscal year. This year’s report (representing the most recently submitted fiscal data) included participation from organizations across the U.S. and Canada. CommonSpirit’s philanthropy ministry has been consistently recognized among the industry’s high performers since 2016, when AHP first ranked then-Dignity Health among the top high-performing health care fundraisers in North America.

“Overall High Performer” status reflects AHP’s criteria for the top 25 percent in net production revenue across all respondents in the Report on Giving. “Health System” category high performers are those in the top 25 percent in net fundraising revenue among participating health systems.

About the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy is an international professional organization dedicated to development professionals who encourage charitable support of health care organizations. AHP’s membership numbers in the thousands and represents health care facilities in the U.S., Canada and beyond.

About CommonSpirit Health
CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 by Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. With its national office in Chicago and a team of approximately 157,000 employees and 35,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, CommonSpirit Health operates 137 hospitals and more than 2,200 care sites across 24 states. Learn more at CommonSpirit.org.

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