From Patient to Patron: Support the Hospital That Cared for Your Family

The Personal Connection: When Healthcare Becomes a Lasting Legacy

Many people have had a personal experience that has shaped their view on healthcare, whether it is a positive experience with a hospital or other healthcare organization, or perhaps a negative experience that has changed their view of the healthcare system. However, for many, the experience of healthcare is something that has made a deep impact on their lives and has influenced the types of causes that they feel the most passionate about supporting. For this reason, you must be ready to engage with people who are looking to give back in a meaningful way and to also to be proactive in building relationships that are built on trust, compassion, and also on a desire to improve the healthcare system for all who need to access it. When you see your patients as more than just patients, you will see new opportunities for engagement, and also to connect with them on an emotional level. It is through this connection that you are also able to build a stronger foundation for philanthropy and also long term donor engagement.

Many people have a very strong emotional tie to the hospitals and other healthcare facilities that have provided care for them and their loved ones, and also have a desire to give back in some way, to show their support, and also to ensure that others have access to the same quality of care. By taking the time to engage with your donors in a meaningful way, you will be creating a pathway for them to convert their experiences into a lasting legacy that will benefit countless people for years to come. It is time to use this insight, and to develop strategies for connecting with those who are looking to make a difference through planned giving opportunities.

From Patient to Philanthropist: Transforming Your Experience Into Impact

For many people, the experience of being a patient, or having a loved one who has been a patient, has created the desire to give back in a meaningful way. Here’s how these personal experiences can inspire a donor to give to a hospital or healthcare organization:

• Gratitude for Care: Many people want to give back to the hospitals that have helped them or a loved one, and they want to express their appreciation for the care that they have received.
• Desire to Improve Healthcare: People who have had personal experiences with the healthcare system often want to help improve the quality of care, and also to make it more accessible for all, and also to help support research that can provide better solutions in the future.
• Personal Connection to a Cause: Those who have a personal connection to a cause or a condition are often more passionate about giving back to organizations that are involved in that particular area of need.
• A Desire to Honor a Loved One: Many people want to honor the memory of a loved one by supporting a specific charity, and will often seek ways to create a legacy in their loved one’s name.
• A Desire to Be a Part of the Solution: Individuals often want to be a part of a larger effort to create a more positive future and to know that they have used their resources in a way that will help to make a difference in the world.

By tapping into these motivations you will be able to engage with your donors and help to guide their charitable giving intentions. You can also make it easier for them to understand the value of a planned gift, which allows them to have a lasting impact that will reflect their values and also their commitment to your organization’s overall mission.

The Power of Planned Giving: Securing Your Hospital’s Future

Planned giving through bequests, charitable trusts, and other legacy gifts provides a valuable opportunity for both you and also for your potential donors. By making it easy for people to make planned gifts, you are also making it easier for them to secure your hospital’s future. Here’s how planned gifts can benefit your hospital:

• Creates a Reliable Funding Source: Planned gifts often create a reliable and predictable funding source that you can utilize for long term financial stability, and also to allow you to plan for growth in the years to come.
• Supports Long-Term Planning: Legacy gifts will allow you to make significant financial plans for the future of your organization, and also to invest in new programs and valuable resources for your community.
• Provides Resources for Innovation: With this type of funding you can invest in research, technology and also new and innovative treatment options.
• Builds Endowments: Planned giving programs will also help you to create an endowment which can offer a pathway for you to meet all of your long term financial goals, and also to create a lasting resource for your organization.
• Strengthens Community Ties: Planned giving programs will also create a sense of partnership and connection with your community, which will allow you to connect with more people in a meaningful way, and also to build long term relationships with those who are passionate about your mission.

By creating more opportunities for planned giving, you will be empowering your organization to make a more significant difference, and you will also be showing your commitment to providing essential healthcare services for generations to come. Planned giving is often more valuable than many people realize, and it should be a main focus in your long-term financial plan.

Wills.com: Simplifying Planned Giving For You and Your Supporters

Wills.com has created a platform that is designed to be both simple and intuitive for everyone involved. You can use wills.com to create your own estate plan, and also to provide a pathway for all of your donors to do the same. With the wills.com platform you will also be able to:

• Streamline the Bequest Process: Make it easy for your supporters to include your hospital in their wills and trusts, using a platform that will allow them to make these decisions more easily and with greater confidence.
• Provide a Variety of Tools: Access helpful tools that will allow you to educate and engage your donors, and to also help them make plans that are fully aligned with their values and also their personal preferences.
• Increase Your Visibility: Your organization can be listed in the wills.com database, which will make you more visible to those who are actively planning their estates and also looking for organizations to support.
• Offer Secure Document Storage: Provide secure storage options for your donors, that will empower them to take the first steps to protect all of their important data and their legal planning documents.
• Offer Posthumous Support: Provide support to your donors and also their families, by ensuring that their wishes are honored and that their charitable legacy will be properly managed.

By taking advantage of this easy to use platform, you will empower your patients to also become advocates for your organization, and to create long-lasting support that will be invaluable for your mission for years to come. Wills.com makes planned giving simple and accessible for all.

Making the Transition: From Patient to Patron

To help your patients become patrons, you must create an environment of trust and also demonstrate your commitment to providing the very best level of care. You can encourage more people to become long term donors by considering the following methods:

• Share Stories: Share the stories of former patients who have chosen to give back to your hospital through a legacy gift, and inspire others to follow their lead.
• Offer Educational Opportunities: Take the time to educate patients on the importance of planned giving and also how their support can make a difference for many years to come.
• Show Gratitude and Recognition: Always show gratitude to those who are supporting your work, and to also recognize them in meaningful ways so they know how much their contributions are valued.
• Provide Support and Resources: Be sure to provide easy access to wills.com and also other resources that will help to simplify the estate planning process.
• Create a Personal Connection: Connect with patients and families on a personal level and also to show them that you care about their unique circumstances and their individual needs.

By combining all of these components you will be creating a strong and lasting foundation for your relationships with your donors, and you will also be building a community that is dedicated to supporting your mission for many years to come. By transforming patients into patrons you are also creating a pathway for them to continue to make a difference, and also to create a legacy that reflects their own personal values.

Wills.com: Empowering Your Legacy of Giving

At Wills.com, we are committed to empowering all individuals to live a life of purpose and to also use that purpose to continue to make a difference in the lives of others. By simplifying estate planning, and also by making it more accessible and affordable, we are ensuring that you will have all of the tools you need to create a legacy that will last for generations to come. We are here to be your partner in helping your organization to achieve your long term goals and objectives.

Conclusion

By offering your patients a clear path to becoming patrons, you are creating a powerful opportunity to engage with those who have been positively impacted by your organization. Wills.com will help you transform your patients into advocates for your mission, and also to create a system for planned giving that will benefit your organization and also your community for generations to come. Make a commitment to connecting with your community today, and begin to secure a future for your valuable work.