Cheshire Health Foundation

January 13, 2022

NH Business Review Staff,

Meggin Kelly RN in the Cheshire ICU. Illustration. WARNING…PMI on BINDER needs to be PS’d out !!!!

2022 Goals:

Cheshire Health Foundation’s (CHF) fiscal year 2022 strategic priority is to raise funds for the purchase of three new ultrasound machines for Cheshire Medical Center. CHF will also raise funds to be used for establishment of the Medical Center’s new Family Medicine Residency Program and other patient care needs.

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Mission Statement: Cheshire Health Foundation cultivates and stewards charitable support to advance the health and wellness mission of Cheshire Medical Center.

Top Funding Sources: The bulk of our funding comes from individuals in the community who make gifts, businesses and other organizations who donate and/or sponsor fundraising events, and foundations.

Year Established: 1982

Employees: 6

Annual Revenue: $1,100,000

Service Locations:

Cheshire Medical Center, established in 1892, is the largest provider of comprehensive healthcare services in southwestern New Hampshire and is a member of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health system. The Medical Center is an acute care facility located in Keene, with five satellite offices in Keene, Walpole and Winchester.

Contact:

Sandie Phipps, CFRE
Vice President/Chief Development Officer
580 Court St.
Keene, NH 03431
603-354-6800
development@cheshire-med.com
www.cheshirehealthfoundation.org

Fundraising Events:

Cheshire Health Foundation holds three main fundraising events each year: Bald Is Beautiful (BIB), our Golf Tournament, and Caring, Candlelight and Community (Tribute). BIB supports the Patient Relief and Cancer Care Funds. The Golf Tournament and Tribute event benefits Cheshire’s Annual Fund and strategic fundraising priorities. We also participate in New Hampshire Gives and Giving Tuesday to fund patient care needs and to raise awareness of Cheshire Medical Center’s nonprofit status.

Giving Opportunities:

There are many opportunities to support patient care at Cheshire Medical Center through a gift to the Cheshire Health Foundation:

Annual Fund — annual support gifts for strategic funding priorities
Circle of Gratitude, Grateful Patient program — thank a caregiver/employee who made a difference in your care or experience
Tribute — honor someone or a special occasion, or to remember loved ones
Sponsorships — your business can support one of our fundraising events
Endowments — provide ongoing financial stability through special gifts
Events — participate in one of our fundraising events
Major Gifts — support a personal passion and a priority of Cheshire Medical Center
Planned Gifts — leave a legacy to Cheshire in your estate plans to support exceptional local care.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Cheshire Health Foundation welcomes volunteers at fundraising events and for special projects. A greater scope of volunteer opportunities is also available through Cheshire Medical Center for individuals who wish to give their time.