Exemplary leadership

Specialized committees provide the structure and leadership for successful fundraising. Many of our Trustees go the extra mile to serve on Board Committees, set policy and guide effective action.

• Executive Committee
• Board of Counselors
• Corporate, Foundation & Vendor Giving Committee
• Finance Committee
• Grants & Disbursements Committee
• Joint Investment Committee
• Nominating Committee
• Outright Giving & Stewardship Subcommittee
• Physicians' Philanthropy Advisory Committee
• Planned Giving Committee
• Foundation Cabinet

Executive Committee

Richard C. Watts Chair
The Executive Committee coordinates the functions of the Foundation, meeting as a leadership group to review issues prior to presentation to the entire Board.

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Board of Counselors

Kaatri Grigg Co-Chair
Toby Rosenblatt Vice-Chair
Selected for their exceptional prior service on the Medical Center Board or Foundation Board, the Board of Counselors serves as an advisory support group, ambassadors of both the Hospital and the Foundation on matters of major significance to both organizations.

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Corporate, Foundation & Vendor Giving Committee

Leslie Ferguson Dietz Chair
Maryanna Stockholm Vice Chair
An oversight committee responsible for fundraising efforts as they relate to foundation, corporate and vendor prospects. Identifies new foundation/corporate/vendor donors; available for key solicitations and cultivation events when Trustee participation is needed.

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Finance Committee

Mrs. Mary Ann Milias St. Peter Chair
Marston Nauman Vice Chair
Reviews financial operating performance and also reviews and approves planned gift obligations.

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Grants & Disbursements Committee

Mrs. Evan R. Peters Chair
Marston Nauman Vice Chair
Makes recommendations and policy oversight regarding the uses of unrestricted donations and net earned income from the Foundation’s Board Designated Funds. Working closely with the President of the Medical Center, reports the uses of these donations and income to the Finance Committee for their approval.

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Joint Investment Committee

Frank Chiang Co-Chair
Joan Kahr Co-Chair (CPMC Board of Directors)
Comprised of members from the CPMC Board of Directors and the CPMC Foundation Board of Trustees. This committee oversees the process of administering and investing charitable funds.

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Nominating Committee

Laura Pfaff Chair
Sharmin Bock Vice Chair
Responsible for the identification, recruitment, and nomination of candidates to fill vacancies on the Foundation Board and to recommend annual nomination of officers.

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Outright Giving & Stewardship Subcommittee

Mrs. John A. Sutro Chair
Elyse Eng Vice Chair
Members are expected to carry a portfolio of donors and demonstrate leadership in the individual major gift area.

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Physicians' Philanthropy Advisory Committee

George F. Lee, M.D. Chair
Kathleen Lewis, M.D. Vice Chair (non-board volunteer)
A committee of leading CPMC physicians who raise the visibility of philanthropy within the physician community and work to promote philanthropy in the community.

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Planned Giving Committee

Robert F. Darling Chair
Barbara Murphy Vice Chair (non-board volunteer)
Comprised of attorneys, accountants, planned giving donors, and estate and financial planners. This committee actively promotes contributions to the Foundation through the use of advantageous tax, financial, and estate planning techniques and advises and assists staff and Board on planned gift matters.

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Foundation Cabinet

Jerry W. Mapp Chair
Chaired by the President Emeritus of the Foundation, membership consists of the separately incorporated organizations affiliated with the Medical Center. The purpose is to provide a forum between the Foundation and our partner organizations to encourage cooperation and coordination.

• Community Health Resource Center
• The Little Jim Club
• Pacific Vision Foundation
• Lion's Eye Foundation
• Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute

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Because life is precious, we encourage giving to life and a lifetime of giving.

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