While some say disruption, we say sustainability. If I had to pick a theme for 2015, I’d go with SUSTAINABILITY. You see, the major focus of the VMC Foundation right now is helping create San Jose’s first and only women and children’s medical center. I don’t mean to be dramatic, but this is THE major undertaking of our existence...and it requires a multi-year effort and therefore, sustainability. Our amazing staff has embraced the challenge and have developed new systems of fund development, champion engagement and outreach – all with an eye toward multi-year, stable growth. We’ve added staff positions and mechanisms that adhere to the science of fundraising (yes, it is...as well as an art). We’re so grateful to our sustaining donors and major funders who give year after year. Without you, there is no us. Thank you. Sustainability also refers to our programmatic success on behalf of Valley Medical Center and the patients who rely on its care. The VMC Foundation often pilots or incubates new ideas, and we love it when they prove their worth. This year the Medical-Legal Partnership and Neuro-Net programs found homes in the county budget after showing that they are great for VMC and even greater for our patients. They join many other programs that began as donor-driven experiments and were woven into the fabric of VMC. If you’re reading this report, it likely means you have helped shape our success. Thank you once again for all you do, and for believing in the 166-year-long mission of our incredible
In Service,
E. Christopher Wilder, CEO The Valley Medical Center Foundation
Letter from the CEO of the VMC Foundation
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