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Steven W. Churchill Named Chief Executive of Association for Healthcare Philanthropy

  • 1.  Steven W. Churchill Named Chief Executive of Association for Healthcare Philanthropy

    Posted 04-24-2014 03:12 PM
    WASHINGTON, D.C., (April 24, 2014) - The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) today announced that it has named Steven W. Churchill as its president and chief executive officer, effective July 1.

    Churchill, with more than 25 year of management experience in fundraising and nonprofits, was most recently executive director of the American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation. Prior to joining the AMA in 2007, he served as vice president, development and alumni relations of Des Moines University medical school. Churchill has a proven track record of building fundraising capacity/programs and growing organizations.

    "The board is excited that Steven Churchill has agreed to join our team and lead AHP at a critical time for philanthropy and health care delivery," said William S. Littlejohn, chair of the AHP board of directors.  "After an extensive search, he is clearly the best person for the job and will be instrumental in providing the profession with essential resources, exceptional experiences and vibrant communities that address the diverse needs of a membership representing North America's development professionals," Littlejohn added.

    "I am humbled and honored to have been selected to lead the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy," Churchill said. "I look forward to working with the board of directors, staff and key stakeholders to help ensure AHP remains a vital resource for development professionals in the field of health care philanthropy and to develop a clear and compelling vision for the association's future." 

    Churchill succeeds William C. McGinly, Ph.D., CAE, AHP's current president and chief executive officer, who is retiring on June 30 after 31 years with the association. 

    "We thank Bill for his leadership, dedication and inspiration as he grew this organization from a small community of 600 members to the 5,000 members we have today," Littlejohn said. "Bill was instrumental in establishing AHP as a leading professional organization and in the creation and acceptance of industry reporting standards for health care philanthropy." 

    In recognition of his achievements and tenure, the board has awarded McGinly the title of President Emeritus. McGinly will share his future plans in the upcoming month.

    The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, established in 1967, is the leading authority for standards, knowledge and leadership in health care development. As the world's largest association for health care fundraising professionals, AHP represents nearly 5,000 members who raise more than $9 billion each year for community health services. 
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    Kathy Renzetti CAE
    CSO
    Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
    Falls Church VA
    (703) 538-3143
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