Lakeland, FL – Timothy J. Boynton, Lakeland Regional Health Vice President of Development and Chief Public Relations and Communications Officer, is one of the top emerging healthcare philanthropy leaders around the globe, according to a list released today by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy.
The organization’s 2019 40 Under 40 list recognizes future leaders within the international healthcare philanthropy community.
“Tim is an outstanding leader who is shaping the future of the healthcare development industry,” said Elaine C. Thompson, PhD, FACHE, Lakeland Regional Health President and CEO. “We are so pleased that the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy chose to recognize the exceptional qualities that make him such a valuable asset to our executive team.”
Mr. Boynton will be honored at the 2019 Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Conference at the end of October.
“These honorees are part of a select group of healthcare philanthropy who have demonstrated impressive career achievements, deep community involvement and the potential to be a leader in our profession for years to come,” said Alice Ayres, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy President and CEO.
Among Mr. Boynton’s accomplishments at Lakeland Regional Health:
- Orchestrating a $50 million fundraising campaign to support the newly opened Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children – the organization’s largest fundraising mission to date.
- Implementing an employee giving program with over 76% participation.
- Overseeing successful fundraising campaigns for the Hollis Cancer Center and the Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine.
- Establishing the annual Promise Run, now in its sixth year, to raise much-needed funds for the Hollis Cancer Center through 5k and 10k races.
“I am so honored to be included among such a prestigious list of philanthropy leaders,” said Mr. Boynton. “I think it is so important to give back to the community and make a difference in the lives of so many people.”
About the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) is an international professional organization dedicated exclusively to development professionals who encourage charity in healthcare organizations. AHP’s 4,300 members represent more than 2,200 healthcare facilities around the world. They collectively raise more than $11 billion each year for community health services.
About Lakeland Regional Health
Not-for-profit Lakeland Regional Health reaches beyond its hospital walls to promote wellness, education and discovery in new places and new ways, providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services at its Medical Center, Hollis Cancer Center and ambulatory care locations. Lakeland Regional Health earned Most Wired Advanced and Most Wired status four times since 2013 from the American Hospital Association and has earned workplace awards from Forbes, Gallup and Becker’s Hospital Review. Its 892-bed comprehensive tertiary referral hospital, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, operates the Jack and Tina Harrell Family Institute for Advanced Cardiovascular Medicine; a Level II Trauma Center; the Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children, which includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; and the Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine.