Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Receives “High Performer” Designations from the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy For Another Year

Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation is proud to announce its recognition as a High Performer for 2025 by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the leading authority in health care fundraising and development. This prestigious acknowledgment places Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation among a select group of health care organizations for its outstanding fundraising performance and commitment to advancing health in the community.

The AHP High Performer designation is awarded to organizations in the top 25 percent for net fundraising revenue in the United States and Canada. This achievement reflects Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation’s dedication to fostering a culture of philanthropy and its success in securing vital resources to support patient care, research and medical education.

"We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy," said Bob Garrett, the CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health. "This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our philanthropy team, the unwavering support of our leadership and the profound generosity of our donors. In a time of significant transformation in health care, philanthropy is the catalyst that allows us to innovate and provide the highest quality of care to our communities. This recognition fuels our commitment to continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible in medicine."

AHP is an international professional organization dedicated to developing the people who advance the mission of community health through philanthropy. Their High Performers recognition is a part of their comprehensive benchmarking service that allows health care organizations to measure their fundraising success against industry-wide data.

"To be recognized as a high-performing organization by the AHP is a tremendous honor and a direct reflection of the trust our donors place in us," said Joyce P. Hendricks, president and chief development officer at Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation. "Our donors are our partners in our mission to improve lives, and this achievement is a shared success. It is their belief in our vision that empowers our physicians, researchers and care teams to deliver exceptional and compassionate care every day. We are immensely grateful for their partnership and inspired to reach even greater heights in the coming year."

Part of the way Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation is reaching greater heights is through its Be The Difference campaign, launched in September 2024. Be The Difference is a transformational effort with a $1 billion fundraising goal that focuses on four key pillars: enhancing the delivery of patient care, accelerating groundbreaking research and discovery, expanding access to care for all and revolutionizing medical education while supporting the nursing profession. Through this ambitious initiative, the organization aims to reshape health care for patients, clinicians and the communities it serves, paving the way for a brighter, healthier future.

To learn more about how you can support Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, please visit GiveHMH.org/Donate.