Annual Giving

The Annual Giving program is responsible for most of the annual campaigns conducted by the Department of Philanthropy. These campaigns are geared toward raising renewable operational and patient care support. The Annual Giving department conducts multiple campaigns throughout the year. These include direct mail, the Alton Ochsner Society appeal and the Physician and Employee Giving Campaign. Each year, we appeal to the community for support, and each year we are grateful for the response we receive.

GiveNOLA Day

GiveNOLA Day is a 24-hour event hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation to inspire people to give generously to nonprofits making our region stronger, creating a thriving community for all. At Ochsner, funds raised from GiveNOLA Day will support various patient assistance funds. Patient Assistance Funds impact the lives of those receiving medical care from Ochsner and help to pay for transportation to appointments, lodging and other expenses not covered.

The Alton Ochsner Society

The Alton Ochsner Society, established in 1982, is a distinguished group of men and women who have joined together to help ensure Ochsner’s position as a global medical and academic leader. The annual unrestricted gifts of Ochsner Society members guarantee that lifesaving treatments, excellent medical education and innovative research will always be available at Ochsner.

Should you have any questions about joining the Society or how your gifts make a difference at Ochsner, please contact the philanthropy department at 504-842-7110.

Alton Ochsner Society Membership Levels

• Supporter - $500-$999 - Members at the Supporter level receive a personalized Ochsner Society membership card, monthly philanthropy e-newsletter and annual subscription to Ochsner magazine.
• Partner - $1,000-$4,999 - Members at the Partner level receive public recognition as an Alton Ochsner Society member plus all benefits included at the Supporter level.
• Leader - $5,000-$9,999 - Members at the Leader level receive invitations to exclusive research, education and dedication events plus all benefits included at the Supporter and Partner levels.
• Stakeholder - $10,000 - $24,999 - Members at the Stakeholder level receive an invitation to the Alton Ochsner Society member appreciation event, private campus tours plus all benefits included at the Supporter, Partner and Leader levels.

Research

Annual Giving campaigns raise funds for research. Physicians and scientists at Ochsner are involved in a variety of cutting-edge research projects aimed at prevention and early diagnosis as well as the comprehensive treatment of disease. Ochsner is committed to a clinically integrated research program with the ultimate goal of improving the health and wellness of our patients and communities. And as the largest academic medical center in Louisiana, we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals to be leaders who can meet evolving healthcare challenges. To learn more about research at Ochsner Health, please visit research.ochsner.org. 

Service Line Appeals

The Annual Giving Program conducts multiple mail appeals a year. Support from our donors makes our mission to serve, heal, lead, educate and innovate possible. We are focused on providing safe, high-quality, accessible and affordable healthcare while meeting the demands of the changing healthcare landscape. Contact us to learn more about the Annual Giving Program. Donations can be made online at giving.ochsner.org.