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Doylestown Health Foundation

Enabling the Extraordinary

As the philanthropic arm of Doylestown Health, the Doylestown Health Foundation raises funds to safeguard the future of excellence in patient care and improve the quality of life for all members of the Doylestown community. In a recent interview, Laura Wortman, Vice President and Chief Development Officer, shares more about the role of the Foundation—with a special focus on giving in this unprecedented year. 

How has philanthropy played a part in building Doylestown Health? 

Laura: The tradition of philanthropic support at Doylestown Health was born with our founders, the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown (VIA), and their unwavering dedication to the concept that people in our community should be able to get the best healthcare possible right here in Doylestown. We are fortunate that the community has stepped forward to support Doylestown Health, which has grown from an eight-bed hospital in 1923 to the healthcare system we are today, serving thousands across the region. 

How has the role of the Foundation expanded and changed with the inception of ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health? 

Laura: As Doylestown Health has grown and expanded, so has the role of the Foundation. This campaign is our most ambitious fundraising effort to date. Originally conceived with a $75 million goal, it was increased to $100 million early in 2021 thanks to the overwhelming early and ongoing support of our philanthropic community. We have a clearly defined vision and strategy for the second century of care at Doylestown Health and the Foundation will continue to play a major role in realizing that vision. Because the campaign is comprehensive, we are raising funds for long-term strategic priorities—facilities, programs, and people—across Doylestown Health. This is in addition to raising funds annually through leadership and planned giving, special events, and other projects. 

How does this year compare to others in terms of philanthropic giving? 

Laura: We are proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish this year at Doylestown Health. As always, all of our achievements have been supported by philanthropy. When COVID-19 hit Bucks County, and the hospital’s needs became more urgent and more specific, the response from our community was inspiring. Since March, we received over $800,000 in donations from 750 donors, hundreds of whom were first-time donors answering the call for help. That kind of support stands out among the many things that make this community so remarkable. 

What were some of the ways the COVID-19 response impacted fundraising efforts this year? 

Laura: Instead of slowing us down, the pandemic created new opportunities for our partners in philanthropy to get involved in meaningful ways. The Foundation is a connector—channeling the goodwill of our community into action to meet the immediate needs of the hospital. 

Some of our donors even shifted their business operations to produce essential safety equipment for us to prevent shortages. We received and organized donations of food, medical supplies, PPE, comfort items for our clinical teams, and incredible messages of support. We are proud to feature some of these stories in this issue of the Philanthropy Report, and many more can be viewed on our website. It’s exciting to demonstrate to our donors that they are making a difference. 

Does philanthropy impact Doylestown Health’s ability to remain independent? What are the advantages to being an independent health system in an era of healthcare consolidation? 

Laura: Philanthropic investments have been, and will always be, a vital part of Doylestown Health’s success and standing as an independent health system. Our independence is a strength, and gives us the flexibility to innovate and act quickly when needed. Our response to COVID-19 is a great example. Since construction of the Clark Center for Critical Care Medicine is still underway, we have an opportunity to incorporate lessons learned from COVID-19 and real-time feedback from physicians and care providers. We are already making enhancements to the construction of the new ICU that will elevate care, comfort, and safety for patients. Philanthropy truly enables the extraordinary at Doylestown Health and we are grateful for every gift and every donor. 

Article appears in the 2020 Philanthropy Report

About Doylestown Health Foundation

As the philanthropic arm of Doylestown Health, the Doylestown Health Foundation raises funds to safeguard the future of excellence in patient care and improves the quality of life for all members of our Central Bucks County community and beyond.

Join us and make a gift today. For more information about Doylestown Health Foundation and giving opportunities at Doylestown Health, please call 215.345.2009 or email gifts@dh.org. Thank you.

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  • One Vision Campaign
    • About One Vision
    • Campaign Giving
      • Planned Giving
        • Cornerstone Society
      • Endowments
      • Tax-Advantaged Giving Opportunities
      • Medical Staff Giving
      • Associate Giving
      • Friends of the Heart Institute
      • Naming Opportunities
    • One Vision Campaign Priorities
      • Children’s Village
      • Clark Center for Breast Imaging
      • Interventional Radiology
      • Doylestown Hospital Renovations and Expansions
      • Surgical Suite Renovation and Expansion
      • Clark Center for Critical Care Medicine
      • Precision Medicine
      • Woodall Center for Heart and Vascular Care
      • Clark Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
      • Pine Run Retirement Community
    • Campaign Events
      • Morel Family Foundation Center for Prenatal Care Ribbon-Cutting
      • Clark Center for Breast Imaging Ribbon-Cutting
      • Children’s Village Groundbreaking
      • Shindell Concourse Ribbon-Cutting
      • Clark Center for Critical Care Medicine Ribbon-Cutting
      • Clark Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Ribbon-Cutting
      • Byers Reflection Garden Ribbon-Cutting
      • Woodall Heart & Vascular Ribbon-Cutting
      • Beaming with Pride
    • Campaign Donors
      • One Vision Honor Roll
      • Annual Giving Honor Roll
      • Associate Honor Roll
      • Friends of the Heart Honor Roll
      • Medical Staff Honor Roll
      • One Community Honor Roll
      • Planned Giving Honor Roll
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • About Us
    • About Our Centennial
      • Visit DH100.org
    • About the Foundation
    • About Doylestown Health
    • About the VIA
    • Awards and Recognition
    • Contact Us
  • Giving Opportunities
    • Annual Giving
    • Children’s Village Campaign
    • Naming Opportunities
    • Tribute and Memorial Giving
    • Nursing Awards & Scholarships
    • Honor A Caregiver
    • Planned Giving
      • Cornerstone Society
    • Endowments
    • Tax-Advantaged Giving
    • Associates Giving Campaign
    • Medical Staff Campaign
    • Friends of the Heart Institute
    • Matching Gifts
    • Global Relief
  • Impact
    • Donor Stories
    • The Power of Your Support
    • Celebrating Generosity
    • Covid-19 Response
      • Docuseries
      • ONE COMMUNITY
  • Media
    • News
    • Press Releases
    • Newsletter
    • Publications
    • Videos
    • Advertisements
  • Events
    • Our Centennial
    • One Vision
      • Children’s Village Topping Off Ceremony
      • Morel Family Foundation Center for Prenatal Care Ribbon-Cutting
      • Clark Center for Breast Imaging Ribbon-Cutting
      • Children’s Village Groundbreaking
      • Shindell Concourse Ribbon-Cutting
      • Clark Center for Critical Care Medicine Ribbon-Cutting
      • Clark Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Ribbon-Cutting
      • Byers Reflection Garden Ribbon-Cutting
      • Woodall Heart & Vascular Ribbon-Cutting
      • Beaming with Pride
    • Donor Recognition
      • 2023 Donor Appreciation Event
      • 2022 Donor Appreciation Event
      • 2021 Donor Appreciation Event
      • 2022 Special Recognition Reception
      • 2021 Special Recognition Reception
      • 2019 Special Recognition Reception
    • Cornerstone Society Annual Appreciation Luncheon
      • 2023 Cornerstone Society Appreciation Luncheon
      • 2022 Annual Appreciation Luncheon
      • 2021 Annual Appreciation Luncheon
    • Golf Classic
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      • 2020 Golf Classic
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    • Raffle
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      • 2021 Raffle
      • 2020 Raffle
      • 2019 Raffle
    • Day of Giving
    • Community-Sponsored
      • Associate Appreciation Luncheon
      • PhillyStrong at Doylestown Hospital
      • Messages of Hope for Doylestown
      • 2018 Circle of Life
      • 2018 Cardiac Cook-Off
  • Donate Now
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