CMH Foundation
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The CMH Foundation dedicates its fundraising efforts
for CMH to one project at a time. Since its inception in
the mid-1990’s, the CMH Foundation has raised over $3
million for improvements at CMH and has funded 13
major projects.
Our current project is the CMH/OHSU Knight Cancer
Collaborative, which will expand on CMH’s existing
chemotherapy treatment services while also bringing
much-needed radiation therapy services to the North
Coast.
CMH has entered into a collaboration with the Oregon
Health and Science University (OHSU) Knight Cancer
Institute for the development of a comprehensive
radiation cancer treatment center. Currently, cancer patients who require radiation therapy must travel at least
an hour outside of Astoria to receive treatment. Through this collaboration, a new facility will be constructed
on the CMH campus, which will include chemotherapy and radiation therapy. We expect construction of this
new facility to commence in 2016. CMH patients will have access to new treatment technologies and clinical
trials available to patients of the Knight Cancer Institute. When more advanced cancer treatment is needed,
CMH will coordinate a seamless transfer of care to Portland.
The CMH Foundation is conducting a Capital Campaign for $3 million to help make this cancer center a
reality.
GIVING OPPORUNITIES
Capital Campaign
The CMH Foundation has raised $1.5 million towards
its $3 million goal. The levels for the Capital Campaign
are Community Gifts, up to $9,999; Blue Ribbon Gifts,
$10,000-$24,999; Major Gifts, $25,000 and up.
Community and Blue Ribbon Gifts will receive recognition
on a donor display within the Cancer Center. Major Gifts
will receive naming opportunities for spaces within the
Center.
Events
The CMH Foundation’s main event is Denim &
Diamonds, a Gala and Auction held annually. Watch for
the announcement of 2016’s date! The Foundation’s
Community Relations Committee supports this event.
Giving Clubs
There are five giving clubs at the CMH Foundation,
each of which reaches out to a different segment of our
community. Each club is supported by a Foundation
Committee. The clubs encourage community members
to engage with CMH through philanthropic means in
order to support the CMH Foundation projects. There is a
place for all income levels within the giving clubs ~ no
donation is too small (or too large!) Everyone is welcome
to participate.
CMH RiverClub: It's High Tide to Give ~ Annual Support
Committee A gift of $100 or more qualifies donors for
membership in the CMH RiverClub.
Columbia Legacy Circle: Planning for a Healthy Future ~
Planned Giving Committee
The Columbia Legacy Circle is for donors who have made a
planned gift to CMH Foundation or named it in their will.
Signet Society: Special Prospects Committee
The Signet Society is for individuals who make a commit-
ment of $10,000 or more to the CMH Foundation, payable
in one payment or in annual gifts over the next ten years.
HealthWorks: Good Health is Good Business
Business Relations Committee
Members are businesses making a three-year pledge to the
CMH Foundation.
HEROs: Hospital Employees Reaching Out ~ Employee
Participation Committee
An employee giving any amount is considered a member
of this giving club.
VOLUNTEER
CMH Foundation welcomes volunteers for its Denim &
Diamonds event and to serve on any of its committees.
Columbia Memorial
Hospital Foundation
2111 Exchange Street
Astoria, OR 97103
Mission Statement:
CMH Foundation connects the
community to the hospital to
create awareness, sustain good
will, and provide financial support.
Vision/Goals:
Our vision is to be the catalyst
for strategic community
involvement and investment to
advance CMH as a premier
regional healthcare system.
We value: Integrity,
Stewardship, Team Work,
Relationships, Those We Serve,
Donors/Contributors, Community.
These core values define what
CMH Foundation believes in and
stands for, and are its essential,
timeless guiding principles.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Janet Niemi, MNM
Executive Director
CMH Foundation
2111 Exchange Street
Astoria, OR 97103
503.325.3208
cmh-foundation.org
foundation@columbiamemorial.org
SPONSORED BY:
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