Holy Cross Health Foundation Receives High Performer Designation from Association for Healthcare Philanthropy

 

 

Fort Lauderdale, FL. (January 20, 2026) — Holy Cross Health Foundation has received the High Performer designation from the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) 2025 Report on Giving, placing the hospital among the nation’s leading health system foundations for fundraising outcomes, stewardship and community impact.

 

The AHP High Performer designation is awarded to not-for-profit health care systems in the top 25% for net fundraising revenue in the United States and Canada. The AHP stands as a leading authority in celebrating excellence in health care philanthropy. Earning the ‘High Performer’ designation reflects the extraordinary dedication of the team and the generosity of the community. This award underscores Holy Cross Health’s commitment to cultivating a strong culture of philanthropy and its success in securing essential resources that enhance patient care. 

 

“At Holy Cross Health, we believe that philanthropy is the driving force behind transformation, and we are deeply honored to receive this award from AHP”, said Laura Denoux, Vice President and Chief Development Officer of the Holy Cross Health Foundation. “This award reflects the hard work and dedication of our Foundation team, board members, clinicians and leadership team and the remarkable generosity of our donors. The recognition reflects the power of philanthropy and the trust our donors place in us to turn generosity into meaningful impact for patients.”

 

Holy Cross Health Foundation approaches philanthropic giving with care and transparency, guided by faith-based values and a commitment to those most in need. Each gift strengthens innovation, expands access to care and improves outcomes for patients. 

 

Beyond major gifts, donor-funded programs and projects provide critical services across the health system. From providing specialty care, pediatric therapies and community workshops at the Family Health Center to early breast cancer detection through the Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center mammography upgrades, donor support reaches patients at every stage of care. It also invests in the future of health care through the Institute of Nursing Excellence, supporting advanced degrees, certifications and leadership development, while the Patient Medical Debt Relief Fund removes financial barriers so patients can focus on recovery and well-being. 

 

“Through initiatives like Healing Heroes and our Giving Societies, donors are connected to the impact of their support,” Denoux said. “These programs extend care and innovation across Holy Cross Health, ensuring that philanthropy continues to transform patient experiences.”

 

This recognition from AHP highlights the impact of philanthropy at Holy Cross Health. Every gift strengthens care and supports the health system in meeting the evolving needs of South Florida. Together, these efforts reflect Holy Cross Health’s Mission to serve as a compassionate and transforming healing presence, making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families across the community. 

 

For more information about giving, please reach out to Holy Cross Health Foundation at Donations@Holy-Cross.com or 954-542-8562 or visit Holy-Cross.com/Giving.

 

ABOUT HOLY CROSS HEALTH
A member of Trinity Health, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. Holy Cross has been recognized for six Types of Care in U.S. News and World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings, was named among the 2024 America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek and selected as a Forbes America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals in 2025. Holy Cross has also been designated as a High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for LGBTQ+ health care access. Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as the community’s trusted health partner for life. Holy Cross Health also includes Holy Cross HealthPlex outpatient facility, urgent care centers and more than 40 Holy Cross Medical Group physician practices. To learn more about Holy Cross Health, visit holy-cross.com. Connect with Holy Cross Health on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.