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Iowa Hospital Foundation Professionals/Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations Conference


IHA Conference Center, Des Moines, IA  
Thursday, June 04, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM   iCalendar Central Standard Time

Effective marketing, public relations and foundation support are vital to the success of any hospital. The Foundation Professionals for Iowa Hospitals and the Iowa Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations aim to support hospital communications and foundation development professionals by sharing ideas and fostering networking. This year’s conference highlights how to use AI in your daily operations as well as marketing tactics and fundraising best practices.

Program Agenda
Thursday, June 4, IHA Conference Center, Des Moines

CONFERENCE AGENDA

8:30 a.m. Registration and breakfast

9 a.m. Welcome and introductions

9:30 a.m. Harnessing the Power of Generative AI: From Theory to Practice; Jarad Johnson, Founder and CEO, Mostly Serious, Missouri

11:30 a.m. Lunch

12:30 p.m. FPIH Breakout – Panel: Real Talk in Hospital Fundraising: Lessons Learned from the Field; Moderated by Colleen Rogers Messenger, Director of Philanthropy, Kids Operating Room, Des Moines; Panelists: Erica Axiotis, President of the UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Foundation, Des Moines; Sonja Hamm, Vice President of Human Resources and Foundation Resources, Lakes Regional Healthcare, Spirit Lake; Tiffany K. Nagel Spinner, Vice President of Development, ChildServe, Johnston

12:30 p.m. ISHMPR Breakout - Your Digital Front Door: 6 Tactics That Get Patients to Choose You First; John Seal, Founder & CEO, Hangar Marketing, Idaho

1:30 p.m. Break

1:45 p.m. FPIH Breakout - Corporate Governance Practices for Foundations; Michael A. Gilmer, Special Counsel, Dentons Davis Brown, Des Moines

1:45 p.m. ISHMPR Breakout - From First Call to Raving Fan: 6 Tactics That Fill Schedules and Build Loyalty; John Seal, Founder & CEO, Hangar Marketing, Idaho

2:45 p.m. Break

3 p.m. FPIH Breakout - Networking Roundtable; Moderated by FPIH board members and liaison

3 p.m. ISHMPR Breakout – Networking Roundtable; Moderated by ISHMPR board members and liaison

4 p.m. Adjourn

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION

This program is pending approval by the Certified Fundraising Executives.

 

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