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A note from the co-presidents
Spring is a season of growth--and at SCAHD, we're blooming with fresh opportunities for connection, learning, and inspiration. As we look ahead, we remain committed to delivering value to your membership through timely webinars, impactful in-person events, and a strong peer network.
Our calendar is filled with engaging in-person opportunities. In June, join us for Art and Healing at Cedars-Sinai--a unique event exploring how art enhances wellness, complete with a guided tour of their renowned collection acquired thanks to philanthropy. Later that month, our 2nd Annual Philanthropy Symposium at Sharp HealthCare will convene thought leaders to discuss the evolving role of philanthropy and system integration in healthcare.
We're excited to share that SCAHD is expanding its vision beyond Southern California to grow our network throughout the West Coast. As SCAHD continues to grow, we invite you to grow with us. If you live or work in Arizona, Nevada, Northern California, Oregon, or Washington, consider joining a committee to help expand our reach--and enjoy a special discounted membership rate. More details on our strategic direction will be unveiled at our Annual Meeting in October--you won't want to miss it!
Likewise we are delighted to announce that Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) has joined us as our newest institutional member. Their work highlights the crucial link between healthcare philanthropy and community mental health, demonstrating the strength of collaboration within our sector.
We also want to express our gratitude to our sponsors and to each of you who bring energy and heart to our community. Interested in sponsoring an upcoming event or initiative? Let's connect!
We look forward to seeing you--virtually or in person--throughout the year.
Warm regards,
Liz Birlet & Yuri E. Casco, CFRE
SCAHD Co-Presidents
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Spring Mixer
May 21, 2025
| | Join the AFP Greater Los Angeles Chapter and the LA Fundraisers Network at a Spring Mixer! Free for all to attend! | | |
Art, Healing, and Philanthropy
A Special Tour of Cedars Sinai Art Collection
June 5, 2025
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Join fellow SCAHD Member, KC Miller, Sr. Principal Gift Officer, and John T. Lange, Art Curator at Cedars Sinai for a special tour of Cedars Sinai's art collection. Learn how Art, Healing, and Philanthropy intertwine together at Cedars and the impact it has made on patients and families. Click on the photo above for a sneak peek at the collection.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cedars Sinai
Members - $35
Non-Members - $45
Pending 1 CE from CFRE International
Limited to 30 registrants.
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2nd Annual Philanthropy Symposium
June 26, 2025
| | Mark Your Calendars for Future SCAHD Events | | |
Friday, July 25, 2025
Philanthropy Roundtables with AFP, Greater Los Angeles
Downtown LA & Pasadena
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising in Annual Giving - Webinar
Friday, October 10, 2025
SCAHD Annual Meeting
San Antonio Winery
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New Members Share Insights on
SCAHD Education and Networking
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As our newest institutional member, Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) team members attended their first SCAHD event on February 28 at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine. With a mission to ensure that people with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives in their communities, MHALA Chief Development Officer Deanna Campbell sees that incorporating the health care aspect in the organization’s programs is an integral part of their future. “Sometimes people can think of mental health as a luxury, since it’s not always the priority when they first need to tend to other basic needs. Our goal is to meet members where they are and bring as many services as possible into one physical space—making support accessible, integrated, and delivered in a way that feels safe and familiar.”
Deanna attended the event with her two MHALA colleagues, Director of Donor Relations Ana Martinez and Development Manager Hannah Frank. “The event reinforced the importance of relationship building in our work and raised some challenging conversations taking place in our communities,” shared Deanna, whose career path has included work in case management, education, and mental health. Inspired by her daughter’s personal health experience to work for an organization that provides critical wraparound services like MHALA, Hannah had a chance to ask the event’s featured speaker (Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Maria Salinas) a follow-up question after the program. “I asked her about overcoming rejection, and she encouraged me to see that it’s not personal to you or the organization, and that accomplishing the mission is the grit.”
Ana first learned about SCAHD from one of the organization’s board members, Josué Hernandez, and was delighted to connect with and learn from fundraising professionals from health care organizations at the event. “We are a small team, so we want to strategically divide and conquer,” said Ana, whose post-college internship with a wraparound organization in San Bernardino led to her career pathway. “I fell in love and tapped into a talent I didn’t know I had. I have seen how this work can make a difference.”
The MHALA team is excited to have joined the organization—Ana registered for the recently presented SCAHD webinar on capital campaign preparedness and looks forward to “continued learning and support from my peers.” Hannah is also happy to benefit from the expertise of SCAHD’s collective membership, referring to the benefits that can come from such a “hive mind.” “Networking is a critical part of all of our jobs,” shared Hannah. “I want to surround myself with people who know how to do this work, because one person can’t always have the answers to everything.”
Deanna is grateful for the warm welcome their team received and the support SCAHD will bring in the future. “Development can be challenging work, and we all really care about what we do. There is so much need, and it’s great to see professionals coming together to help one another.”
| | A special thank you to Laura Gallardo, CFRE, Communications & Marketing Sub-Committee Member, for conducting these interviews. | | |
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Ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare philanthropy?
Join Adam Pilder, Chair of the SCAHD Expansion Committee during this exciting period of growth and transformation. As SCAHD looks to rebrand and expand its reach beyond California into Arizona, Nevada, Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, we are looking for passionate professionals like you to help share the future.
The Expansion Committee meets every three weeks virtually and your voice, experience, and insights are needed!
Current SCAHD members are encouraged to participate. And if you live in one of our future expansion areas, we have a special discounted membership rate for you. Do not miss this chance to make a difference. If interested in learning more on how to get involved, please email Adam Pilder at apilder80@gmail.com or call (818) 857-8594 today.
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SCAHD membership is open to anyone working in the healthcare philanthropy space, and both institutional and individual memberships are available depending on your needs. With an accessible membership fee and a deeper level of local, personalized access to premier networking, mentoring, and educational events, SCAHD provides one of the best values for continuing your healthcare development journey! If you are already a member, remember that your membership lasts for one calendar year and can be renewed anytime on our website.
Membership perks include:
- Exclusive invitation and members-only discounts to all SCAHD events
- Access to new job postings in healthcare development field
- Diverse programs and speakers applicable to all areas of healthcare development
- An environment that fosters advocacy and ethical fundraising principles
- Involvement in the only group in Southern California meeting on a regular basis to specifically discuss healthcare philanthropy
- Volunteer opportunities on one of our committees to gain leadership experience and expand your network
- Networking, networking, networking among your colleagues and peer institutes
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The opportunity to participate in SCAHD’s Mentoring Program.
| | For more information about joining or if you want to renew your SCAHD membership, please email office@scahd.org. | | Thank you to our current sponsors! | | At SCAHD, our mission to provide relevant, dynamic education and networking opportunities to advance healthcare philanthropy is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. If you’re interested in becoming a valued sponsor, we have a range of opportunities to showcase your brand, including virtual events, annual sponsorships, and our in-person annual meeting. Contact us for more information on how you and your organization can get involved. | | For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact office@scahd.org. | | Southern California Association for Healthcare Development (SCAHD) provides relevant and dynamic education and networking opportunities to advance healthcare philanthropy. | |
For questions on any of the information included in this newsletter, please contact our Chair of Communications & Marketing, Josué E. Hernández, MA, CFRE at jhernandez8@memorialcare.org. | | | | |
