Program Benefits

Targeted Career Advancement

Enhance your skills and knowledge to prepare for leadership roles

Direct Access to Industry Leaders

Gain practical advice and best practices from 

recognized experts

Networking Opportunities

Form lasting professional connections within your cohort and beyond

CFRE Credit

Get closer to certification or recertification 

Specially selected topics

Continuous learning and mentorship over a full year

MODULE 1: Developing Your Professional Skills
  • April 23 – Current trends in healthcare philanthropy
  • May – Stewardship
  • June – Technology and AI
  • July – Summer break – no session
  • August – Principal gifts and campaign planning
  • September – Meet the experts: Panel discussion
MODULE 2: Developing Your Leadership Skills
  • October – Managing up, career growth
  • November – Crucial conversations
  • December – The business of healthcare
  • January 2026 – Building your personal brand
MODULE 3:
Designed
By You
  • February – Bonus session based on cohort interests
  • March – Bonus session based on cohort interests
  • April – Wrap-up, open forum, trends part 2, graduation

Expert-led sessions

Cohort Leaders

Donna Budak, FAHP, CFRE
Division Vice President
CommonSpirit Health, St. Luke's Foundation
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Alisa Smallwood, FAHP, CFRE
Chief Development Officer
Holy Cross Health
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Session Facilitators

Additional experts to be announced

Murray Ancell, FAHP, CFRE
Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer
Rush University System for Health
Armando Chardiet
President
Atrium Health Foundation
Doreen Coburn
Chief Human Resources Officer
Holy Cross Health
Shannon Duval, FAHP, CFRE
Global Chief Development Officer
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Josh LaBorde
Senior Managing Vice President
BWF
Bill Littlejohn
CEO and Senior Vice President
Sharp Healthcare Foundation
Glenn Miller
Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer
RWJBarnabas Health

Exclusive Introductory Pricing

AHPrime Members
$899
AHP Members
$999
Nonmembers
$1,499

An interactive learning environment for sustained professional development

Flipped Classroom Model

Participate in engaging discussions after completing preparatory assignments such as readings, webinars, and podcasts

Small Cohort

Benefit from personalized attention and build strong networks with peers in cohorts limited to 15 participants

Year-Round Support

Continuous learning and mentorship over a full year, with 12 sessions covering a wide range of topics essential for your career growth

Convenient and Accessible

All sessions are virtual, making it easy to participate no matter 

where you are

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