Philanthropist, Fundraising Executive, Hazelden Betty Ford

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Dedee met David when she was invited to deliver the keynote speech at the Hazelden Betty Ford 40th Anniversary. The best part she says was, ”Afterwards, being invited to all their charity fundraisers and getting to drive around with David in a golf cart pretending I knew how to golf! David was so sweet and so funny and loved to laugh at me for WANTING TO GO FETCH everyone’s balls (ok… that sounded weird) out of the bushes and the lake LOL! Our next adventure will be charity bowling and more laughs I’m sure…

David Wilke serves as Chief Development Officer for Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. He is responsible for leading a team of fundraising professionals who work to identify and engage supporters interested in fueling transformational change through philanthropic giving. He is a fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, an honor representing the highest level of achievement in the field of healthcare philanthropy. Since joining Hazelden Betty Ford in 2020, he has played an instrumental role in several multimillion-dollar gifts to the organization and has laid the groundwork for a multi-year development campaign that will be a big part of Hazelden Betty Ford’s transformational future. Prior to joining the organization, he served as Chief Development Officer for Loyola Medicine, securing philanthropic support for a leading academic health system in Chicago. David previously led philanthropic operations for the Presence Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of a 12-hospital, comprehensive health system based in Illinois. He is actively involved with the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, serving as vice chair of the Standards Committee. David has been recognized as a Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy and a Certified Fundraising Executive. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Illinois.