The power of philanthropy to shape what’s next
With community partnership, we can drive innovation, expand access and prevention, and build a healthier future for all.
Philanthropy has always been part of Cone Health’s story, and it remains one of the most powerful forces shaping our future. From the first gifts that helped open our hospital to the investments fueling today’s innovations in care, generosity continues to strengthen the health and well-being of our communities.
Today, as our region experiences unprecedented growth and transformation, philanthropy ensures that progress lifts everyone.
“This is a really special moment in time for this region,” says Michelle Schneider, Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer. “There’s huge opportunity, but nobody can be left behind in that. Cone Health is committed to making sure that all ships rise.”
That commitment comes to life every day at Cone Health Philanthropy and across divisions and initiatives, such as the Center for Health Equity and school-based telehealth. When community partners join forces with Cone Health on strategic programs, we can move beyond what traditional budgets can support and the result is powerful: piloting new ideas, meeting people where they are and delivering care in ways that create lasting change.
Philanthropy fuels innovation.
It helps us test programs like community health workers who bring care directly to neighborhoods.
It keeps kids healthy and learning through school-based telehealth.
It drives prevention through mobile medicine and wellness clinics.
It advances the workforce through programs like the CMA Academy.
And it strengthens our community through new facilities, such as the Steven D. Bell Family Heart & Vascular Center, which ensures access to world-class care close to home.
“Philanthropy is creating an opportunity to try new things and it’s at the root of every one of these innovations," Michelle says. “It allows us to deliver care in ways we never have before.”
That spirit of generosity runs deep across our organization. From employees who give to help one another to patients and families who give to support their neighbors in need, philanthropy connects us all.
“This community can be one of the healthiest in the Southeast,” Michelle says. “I believe in the power of philanthropy to change our communities, our neighborhoods, our state and our world.”
Watch the video above to see how philanthropy is transforming health and well-being across our region — and how together, we’re shaping what comes next. To have a conversation with one of our Philanthropy team members about how you can make a difference, reach out. We look forward to hearing from you.
