Physician Course in Medical Philanthropy

A one-on-one coaching program designed to give physicians the skills they need to become leaders in medical fundraising.

Physicians who complete the PCMP will learn how to:

• Be more effective fundraisers
• Provide philanthropy guidance to their fellow physicians
• Collaborate successfully with their institution’s development office
• Serve more effectively in hospital leadership roles 

Dr. Harris presents all the material via individual, private video conferences over four (4) sessions, delivered weekly, with suggested learning activities in between.

Topics addressed include:

• Seeing giving through the eyes of the donor
• Philanthropy as a part of the healing process
• The physician's role in fundraising
• Ethics of patient fundraising
• Facilitating referrals
• Becoming comfortable receiving gratitude
• Phrases, scripts and vocabulary that foster success in philanthropy
• Helping fellow physicians to overcome their concerns
• Effective public speaking
• Medical storytelling
• How to craft a compelling vision that will inspire donors
• Creating a Medical Philanthropy Council at your hospital