Mission
AHP IS AN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND SERVE THOSE TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE THROUGH PHILANTHROPY. IT DOES THIS BY: ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE AND PROFESSIONALISM OF ITS MEMBERS; PROMOTING THE IMPORTANCE OF PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTEERISM, AND THE ROLE OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND ACCREDITATION PROGRAMS OF RECOGNIZED VALUE; STRENGTHENING THE ABILITY OF HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ATTRACT RESOURCES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS; FOSTERING ADHERENCE TO ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, ETHICAL CONDUCT, AND A COMMITMENT TO SERVICE; FACILITATING AND PROMOTING THE SHARING OF EXPERTISE AMONG COLLEAGUES IN A SPIRIT OF COOPERATION AND MUTUAL RESPECT; ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS; STRENGTHENING THE ASSOCIATION'S POSITION AS THE PRIMARY AUTHORITY ON HEALTHCARE PHILANTHROPY.