Celebrating Impact
Before her stem cell transplant, Genevieve had difficulty walking unassisted.
Thanks to donor support, we’re reshaping healthcare for patients like her.
Celebrating Impact
Before her stem cell transplant, Genevieve had difficulty walking unassisted.
Thanks to donor support, we’re reshaping healthcare for patients like her.
Celebrating Impact
Before her stem cell transplant, Genevieve had difficulty walking unassisted.
Thanks to donor support, we’re reshaping healthcare for patients like her.
Community Embraces Historic Campaign
This past year, the message was loud and clear: the Ottawa community has embraced the importance of our Campaign to Create Tomorrow and wants to ensure a better healthcare future, right here in Ottawa. In April, we celebrated the one-year anniversary of the campaign by announcing commitments of $268 million had been received — we had surpassed the halfway point of our ambitious $500-million goal. We’re thrilled to update you that our latest total is $294 million and counting!
More than 100 years ago, on the heels of the First World War and a devastating global influenza pandemic, Ottawa Mayor Harold Fisher pushed hard for the construction of the Ottawa Civic Hospital and for a thoroughly progressive vision of medicine. With that one decision, he and his supporters would improve the lives of every citizen of Ottawa and help lay the foundation for a century of healthcare advances in Canada.
Now, here we are, emerging from another pandemic and amidst the largest fundraising campaign in our region’s history, where so many donors have stepped forward to participate in whatever way they can. Their generosity is proof that our community is ready to once again come together in a defining moment to reshape the future of healthcare.
We will all benefit from the success of this campaign, which supports the construction of The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus and takes groundbreaking research to unprecedented heights. You will read about both in the following report, along with inspiring stories and words of gratitude from our patients. Thank you for making these success stories possible through your support.
While there is still a great deal of work to do to reach our campaign goal, we know the community is rallying behind us. We have the momentum and vision we need to achieve success.
Sincerely,
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Janet McKeage
Chair, Board of Directors
Roger Greenberg
Chair, Campaign to Create Tomorrow
Tim Kluke
President & CEO, The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
Annual Impact Report
Our annual report shows the tremendous impact donations are having at The Ottawa Hospital. From advancements in care and research to purchasing the most innovative technology available, our donors are allowing us to change the future of healthcare here in our region and across the globe.
Your Generosity — By the Numbers
The collective impact of donor support is creating a better tomorrow.
This is an increase of $61M since last year’s report.
(WILLS, ANNUITIES, ESTATES, ETC.)
Our cost to raise a dollar is only
$0.15
Your Dollars at Work
During this fiscal year, $37M was invested for the New Campus Development, and grants of $14.64M were approved for distribution as follows:
toward cancer research, stem cell research, and research to improve patient care
$8,170,000
toward education and patient care
$1,240,000
toward equipment, technology, innovation, and other hospital priorities
$5,230,000
Research Snapshot
Financials
We are pleased to share some highlights from our 2022-2023 audited financial statements. This is your generosity hard at work — thank you!
This year’s full-length statements as well as past financial statements are available below.
Revenue & Expenses (Year-Over-Year)
New Campus Development
You are building a better tomorrow
The outpouring of donor support for The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus has been inspiring and shows the community is ready for the future of healthcare and an enhanced patient experience in our region. Construction crews are busy on the 50-acre site near Dow’s Lake, which will be home to one of Canada’s most modern, technologically advanced, and accessible hospitals.
Thank you for your support of this significant project.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Adherence to LEED standards — an international certification of sustainability excellence
Aspires to be NetZero Ready — aiming to eventually produce as much clean energy as the new hospital consumes
Landscaping on site — will encourage native plant species and pollinators
Low carbon footprint — less energy and water use, less waste
Bird-safe design — aligned with City of Ottawa and National Capital Commission guidelines
ACCESSIBILITY
Integrated best practices of universal accessibility
Direct connection to LRT and cycling network
Accessibility standards that meet or exceed those required by Ontario
Wayfinding that is predictable and easy to understand
Ample parking, including accessible spaces
Fully accessible washrooms
PATIENT ROOMS OF THE FUTURE
The new campus will follow a one-patient, one-bedroom, one-bathroom model for better infection prevention and control, increased privacy, and improved rest. Each room will also feature:
Space for loved ones to spend the night
Private, accessible bathrooms with roll-in shower
Advanced technology to connect patients to their care providers, health information, and loved ones
Extra space around the patient bed for patient and family comfort and to give healthcare workers unrestricted access to deliver care
Dedicated hand hygiene stations will be located inside the door for healthcare providers and visitors
Floor-to-ceiling windows for an abundance of natural light and views of land and sky
Leading the way in
Stroke Research & Treatment
In Canada, stroke is the third leading cause of death and disability in adults, and approximately 50,000 people suffer strokes each year. That’s where we come in. We are internationally recognized for our groundbreaking work in stroke and are leading the way in how stroke care is delivered in Canada.
In fact, exciting work is currently underway to tackle the two main types of stroke.
Leading the way in
Stroke Research & Treatment
In Canada, stroke is the third leading cause of death and disability in adults, and approximately 50,000 people suffer strokes each year. That’s where we come in. We are internationally recognized for our groundbreaking work in stroke and are leading the way in how stroke care is delivered in Canada.
In fact, exciting work is currently underway to tackle the two main types of stroke.
Our Plan for the Future
In the coming years, our commitment to inspiration and empowerment, innovation in all its forms, and the importance of human connection will be the underpinning of everything we accomplish. These ideals are captured in the title of our plan, Connect, Inspire, Transform, and are woven throughout our five strategic objectives.
Today, we are ready to execute the most exciting and ambitious plan in Foundation history. We are thrilled to work to fulfil our vision and become the most efficient, effective, and respected hospital foundation in Canada. And we are honoured to play a role in the transformation of healthcare for generations to come.
Accreditations
After submitting 250+ data points for consideration, our Foundation has received the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) high-performer status for the 10th consecutive year. This status is only given to organizations who rate in the top 25% based on total funds raised, cost to raise a dollar, return on investment, and other key industry metrics.
“We are proud of our long-standing track record for being one of the most efficient and effective hospital foundations in Canada. We hope this gives our donors additional confidence that the Foundation is well managed, and that their support is making an impact.”
With your help, we have been successful in creating an environment of excellence. In fact, The Ottawa Hospital has been accredited with Exemplary Standing for healthcare delivery — the highest rating from Accreditation Canada.
We have also again been selected as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers (2022) and are proud to be ranked as one of the top research hospitals in Canada.
Donor Spotlights
Donor Spotlights
Other Lives Impacted
Donor support impacts all of us — our neighbours, friends, and family members. At some point, all of us will need The Ottawa Hospital, and thanks to donor support, we are ready for the most complex cases and are committed to caring for patients like they are a loved one. Read just a few examples of how donor support helped our patients.