William (Bill) Mountcastle, MPA
Bill Mountcastle is the founder and president of Health Giving. He has more than two decades of experience in fundraising, rising to senior leadership positions at leading multi-specialty academic medical centers and research universities with sophisticated and successful development programs. He is an author and wrote the chapter on healthcare capital campaigns for the 2014 book, Redefining Healthcare Philanthropy, from the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy. His first full book, Fundraising for Hospitals: Value-Based Healthcare Philanthropy, from publisher Charity Channel Press, was published in June 2017. Bill has been an active member of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy International and served as chair of AHP’s Affiliate Member Advisory Council from November 2019 to March 2020. He currently serves as president of the board of trustees for the Ohio Association for Healthcare Philanthropy.
Before founding Health Giving, Bill served as senior associate vice president of development at The Ohio State University. As the chief development officer for the University’s Wexner Medical Center and seven health science colleges, he oversaw fundraising activities for all aspects of one of the most comprehensive university health science complexes in the nation. Prior to joining Ohio State, he was vice president of institutional relations and development at University Hospitals Health System in Cleveland, Ohio. In this role, he was also the principal campaign manager for the $1 billion Discover the Difference: The Campaign for University Hospitals, the capital campaign in support of the most comprehensive expansion in the health system’s history. He also previously had a successful career at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, rising to senior director of development for the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center.
A graduate of the Muskingum University (BA) and Cleveland State University, Levin College of Urban Affairs (MPA), Mountcastle has served on the boards of community organizations including, the Center for Community Solutions, Circle Health Services, Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio, Children’s Museum of Cleveland, and Lorain County Habitat for Humanity.
Laura Jo Hawk
Laura Jo Hawk is a veteran nonprofit fundraising professional with two decades of experience leading the healthcare philanthropic efforts of several major northeast Ohio nonprofit organizations, including Coleman Professional Services, the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital Foundation, the Sisters of Charity Mercy Medical Center Development Foundation in Canton, and the Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Laura Jo holds a master’s degree in business management from Walsh University, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron, and has achieved certification in fundraising management from the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy. She is a past president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Northeast Ohio chapter, a cabinet member for Leave a Legacy Summit, Portage and Medina counties, a past board member of the Ohio Association of Healthcare Philanthropy, and a graduate of Leadership Stark County’s 22nd Signature Class.
Dan Raposa
Dan Raposa brings significant executive experience as a healthcare advancement leader. He provides counsel to Health Giving as an adjunct consultant. Dan has lived in New England for his entire life and has worked in nonprofit philanthropy for more than 35 years. He is the Vice President and Executive Director of the Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation, based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The Foundation invests in organizations, programs, and projects that address affordable housing, alleviate food insecurity, and advance education.
Dan has more than 35 years of experience in fundraising and philanthropy, holding various leadership positions in healthcare and academic advancement. Before joining Lighthouse, he was the Director of Advancement at Exeter Health Resources in Exeter, NH. Before that, he also served as the Senior Director of Major Gifts at the Wentworth-Douglass Health Foundation, the Senior Development Officer for Athletics at the University of Maine, the Director of Advancement for St. Thomas Aquinas High School, and the Director of Advancement for York Hospital. Additionally, he works as a principal at KROY Associates, a management and consulting firm dedicated to advancing initiatives for non-profit organizations.
Dan's passion lies in helping nonprofit professionals fundraise more efficiently and effectively. With a bachelor’s degree and Master of Public Administration from the University of New Hampshire, he thrives on building relationships and connecting with people, inspiring others with his dedication to the cause.
Keri Lee Gamble
Keri Lee Gamble, who has extensive executive experience as a philanthropy leader, currently works as an adjunct consultant for Health Giving. In this capacity, she provides her guidance and expertise as a subcontractor, drawing on her years of experience in the field.
With a background in major gifts and campaign fundraising, Keri has gained a deep understanding of the work required to achieve successful philanthropic outcomes in the non-profit sector. Her passion for philanthropy was ignited during her early years in Chicago, IL, where she began her career as a teacher, educator, and mentor after graduating from Rosary College.
Throughout her 25-year fundraising career, Keri has consistently delivered record-breaking campaigns with her unique analytical and strategic approach. Her focus on major gift programs has set her apart in the field. Notably, at St. Margaret’s Health, Keri established a grateful patient and family program, initiated a gift planning program and legacy recognition society, and spearheaded a comprehensive campaign that raised an unprecedented $25+ million, showcasing her ability to initiate successful programs and campaigns.
She obtained a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Illinois at Chicago and pursued further graduate coursework at North Carolina State University. She was once a highly engaged member and volunteer who frequently presented at events hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Chicago Chapter. Not wanting to retire fully, she truly enjoys consulting and coaching, seeing it as an opportunity to help young professionals succeed in major gift fundraising and to contribute to the future of philanthropy.
Ralph Metzger, CFRE
Ralph provides counsel to Health Giving as an adjunct consultant. He brings substantial executive experience as a healthcare fundraising leader. He retired as executive director of the Adena Health Foundation after serving 15 years in the leadership role. He led many successful capital project campaigns and major gift fundraising efforts for Adena, including the successful capital campaign to build the PACCAR Medical Education Center at Adena Health.
Prior to Adena Health, Ralph served as director of sponsored programs at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and as director of program development and administration for the Ohio State University Research Foundation. Ralph has been a prominent figure in the non-profit field and is affiliated with numerous professional organizations, including the Ohio Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, having served on its board.
The Meaning of Our Logo
We wanted a logo that will be a representation of our mission and values.
The block “H” is a very recognizable symbol, often seen in modest white on a blue road sign indicating the location of the nearest hospital. This familiar symbol is a promise that not far away is a group of people ready to heal anyone who walks through their doors when people need it most.
Relatedly, the “H” of our logo symbolizes the word health in our company name and it embodies that long tradition of service to address the health needs of communities. Look a litter closer and you’ll see there’s more to it. The simple shape indicates an outstretched arm of a human form reaching out to a fellow human. It visually conveys the aspirations of Health Giving - to reach out a hand to lift someone else up.
We help organizations to reach out to individuals and their communities to build awareness of the importance of philanthropy that supports health and healthy communities. We are committed to making The Meaning of Our Logo.