Case Study

“Katrina was truly instrumental in guiding the hiring of a new executive director for our hospital foundation and developing a strategic process for the foundation board. She gave the entire foundation a renewed sense of purpose.”

The Aim: The healthcare Foundation was preparing for the retirement of its long-time Executive Director and needed support planning for leadership transition, clarifying its post-capital campaign vision, and ensuring strong board alignment. Recruiting for a rural Minnesota community added an additional challenge in attracting top philanthropic talent.

The Outcome: Within three months of partnering with Pierson Henry’s Founding Partner Katrina Pierson, the Foundation successfully completed its first capital campaign and adopted a new strategic plan with active working committees. Following the hire of a new director, Katrina supported onboarding, team alignment, and leadership coaching—laying the groundwork for a refreshed visual brand and a renewed sense of purpose across the board and staff.

“I would highly recommend Katrina to anyone wanting to bring in an objective strategic partner that will vastly improve the performance of your organization.”

-Michael Delfs, Former CEO at Mercy Hospital (Essentia Health, Moose Lake)