National Hospice Foundation

The National Hospice Foundation (nhf), the fundraising affiliate of the National Hospice and palliative care organization (nhpco), is dedicated to creating resources for individuals and their families facing serious and life-limiting illness, raising awareness and increasing access to Hospice and palliative care, and providing ongoing professional education and skills development to Hospice and palliative care professionals. Nhf has numerous individual programs and funds that help achieve these goals. These include the lighthouse of hope fund, designed to grant special wishes to end-of-life Hospice patients; caringinfo, bringing important information such as advance care planning and grief/bereavement support to those preparing for end of life and their families; and the Hospice workforce emergency support fund, which provides financial support for Hospice providers and staff who have been affected by emergency events. These services are made possible by financial contributors and donors. In 2022, nhf introduced a new scholarship program to fund nhpco conference registrations for individual members. Thanks to the generous financial contribution this scholarship program enabled numerous nhpco members to receive important educational opportunities they may not have otherwise been able to.

In march 2022, nhf held an exclusive in-person fundraising event in conjunction with the National Hospice and palliative care organization's 2022 leadership and advocacy conference. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Hospice medicare benefit being introduced by congress, this gala raised funds for the quality services provided by nhpco. These services include the above-mentioned caringinfo as well as quality connections, a National program designed to support Hospice and palliative care providers in delivering high quality, person-centered care. This event featured plated dinners in an upscale setting with entertainment, including special video messages from guest celebrities and musical performances, as well as special networking opportunities for attendees. A live auction and live fundraising appeal were also held, providing attendees with an opportunity to further contribute to the evening's fundraising source. Revenue for this event came from sponsorships, ticket sales, live auction sales, and an interactive "paddle raise" for donations.during the nhpco's virtual interdisciplinary conference in september 2022, nhf had a virtual presence to promote attendee donations. Attendees were also encouraged to make tax-deductible contributions during their conference registration.