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WINTER 2013 The new crowdfunding platform is an exciting new tool that will help expand outreach to potential donors for FHSSA and its U.S. and African partners. Sometimes referred to as “social fundraising,” crowdfunding describes an effort by individuals who network and pool their resources to support a cause or individual project. The goal of FHSSA’s first crowdfunding campaign, launched in December, is to raise $10,000 for FHSSA’s Conquering Pain project. There will be additional FHSSA-focused campaigns in the future. “Even one dollar can have an impact when you’re working to make a profound difference for people in Africa who are struggling with illness and pain,” said John Mastrojohn, executive director of FHSSA. “Our crowdfunding site is a great way to donate, share among friends and family and to know specifically how your contribution will be used to make a difference.” • CONTENTS NHPCO Affiliate, FHSSA, Launches into Crowdfunding; page 1 The National Center for Care at the End of Life is Home to the New Mary J. Labyak Institute for Innovation; page 2 Why Giving Matters to Me; page 3 NHPCO’s Regulatory Team Helps Providers; page 3 mumms ® Software and AtRisk Registry™ Lend Support to Hospice By Naming a Space at the National Center for Care at the End of Life; page 4 Plans for the National Hospice Foundation’s Annual Gala Are Underway; page 4 Generous Donation to NHF Uncovers a Unique and Exciting Life Story; page 5 An Evening of Gratitude; page 5 He Had an Idea and Ran With it; page 5 NHPCO Affiliate, FHSSA, Launches into Crowdfunding New Fundraising Tool Encourages Individuals to Contribute and FHSSA Partners can create their own, Raise Awareness About Projects custom crowdfunding campaign pages and in Africa FHSSA has created a crowdfunding platform as a new means to raise awareness and support for its work. Through FHSSA’s innovative Partnership Program, more than 90 hospices in the U.S. are partnering with palliative care organizations in Africa to provide support in 14 African countries where pain all too often goes untreated. Support between partners comes through the provision of necessary supplies, sharing expertise and best practices, fundraising efforts in the U.S., and perhaps most importantly, relationship building. connect with their community, encouraging people to get involved and support their work in Africa. In addition, donors can visit FHSSA’s crowdfunding site, choose the project and location in Africa that is important to them, and donate any amount. Visit http://crowdfunding.fhssa.org to learn more about this new tool and to see the current projects using crowdfunding. A newsletter of the National Hospice Foundation | Winter 2013 1 http://crowdfunding.fhssa.org http://crowdfunding.fhssa.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NewsLine - January 2013

New Strategic Plan to Guide Us Forward
Highlights From 2012
New NHPCO Website
Meet MLC’s Stellar Plenary Speakers
The Voice of NCHPP
Social Work Leadership—a Resource to be Tapped
My.NHPCO: A Great Resource for SWs
Get the NHPCO Edge (display ad)
How Can I Help Hospice? (display ad)
Compliance Tip
A Special Thanks to Our Guest Authors
Videos Worth Watching
News From NHF

NewsLine - January 2013