The Health Care Foundation | NLHS Staff Matching Program supports Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) staff who come together to raise funds to enhance the care and comfort of patients. Through the program, eligible fundraising initiatives organized by NLHS staff groups or departments can receive matching funds from the Health Care Foundation, up to $2,500 per department within a 12-month period.
Funds raised by NLHS staff through an approved fundraising initiative must be designated to support comfort items for patients.
Following the fundraiser, the Health Care Foundation will match the net funds raised, up to $2,500. The Foundation’s matching contribution may be directed toward:
- Patient Comfort: Comfort items that enhance the care, experience, and well-being of patients, residents, or clients.
- Staff Education: Professional development, education, and learning opportunities that support our health care teams and ultimately benefit patient care.
For example, if your department raises $2,000 in net proceeds, the Health Care Foundation can provide an additional $2,000 in matching funds, creating a total impact of $4,000.
Fundraising Requirements
All fundraising activities must be discussed with and approved by the Health Care Foundation in advance to be eligible for matching funds.
Following the fundraising event, all funds raised must be submitted to the Health Care Foundation. Net revenue must be submitted within two weeks of the event, unless alternative arrangements have been approved in advance.
A Post Event Report must also be completed following the fundraiser.
NLHS Staff Responsibilities
Staff groups and departments participating in the program are responsible for:
- Planning and carrying out the fundraising activity.
- Securing and managing donations and sponsorships.
- Managing all event-related expenses.
- Ensuring the activity complies with applicable NLHS policies, approvals, and regulations.
- Submitting all funds raised to the Health Care Foundation following the event.
- Providing appropriate recognition to event supporters and sponsors.
- Participating in a pre-event meeting with Health Care Foundation representatives, either virtually or in person.
- Completing and submitting the required Post Event Report.
How the Health Care Foundation Can Help
You don’t have to plan your fundraiser alone. The Health Care Foundation team can provide guidance and support throughout the process, including:
- Fundraising advice and guidance.
- Assistance with fundraising ideas and best practices.
- Support with marketing and promotional materials, where appropriate.
- Assistance with coordinating internal staff communications, NLHS Intranet promotion, social media, media advisories, and/or news releases, where applicable.
- Assistance with lottery licences, permits, and other requirements, where needed.
- Guidance on donor, sponsor, and supporter recognition.
Interested in Organizing a Fundraiser?
Interested in Organizing a Fundraiser? Whether you already have a fundraising idea or would like help getting started, we would be happy to work with you.
Every gift helps strengthen health care for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador