Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 minutes ago
What if we told you philanthropy has one of the best returns on investment out there? In this episode of Money Market, host Owen LaFave sits down with Kristen McCall, President of @AdventHealth Foundation West Florida, to explore how generosity isn’t just good for the soul—it’s good business, too. Kristen shares her journey from sorority VP of Philanthropy to leading 11 foundations and a 23-person team, proving that passion and persistence can build a career as rewarding as it is impactful. She explains why every donated dollar can return fivefold in value, how initiatives like the mammography bus are changing healthcare access for teachers, and why “grateful patients” fuel much of the giving in Tampa Bay. Along the way, we learn about philanthropy’s surprising role in oncology, workforce development, and even AI-powered fundraising. Kristen also pulls back the curtain on building donor trust during the pandemic—without leading with the ask—and how relationships (and even Harley Davidson stories) can turn skeptics into supporters. From personal patient stories to big-vision community projects, this episode shows philanthropy as the engine driving healthcare forward. Listen in for equal parts inspiration, strategy, and a reminder that sometimes the best investments don’t show up on Wall Street.
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What if we told you philanthropy has one of the best returns on investment out there? In this episode of Money Market, host Owen LaFave sits down with Kristen McCall, President of @AdventHealth Foundation West Florida, to explore how generosity isn’t just good for the soul—it’s good business, too. Kristen shares her journey from sorority VP of Philanthropy to leading 11 foundations and a 23-person team, proving that passion and persistence can build a career as rewarding as it is impactful. She explains why every donated dollar can return fivefold in value, how initiatives like the mammography bus are changing healthcare access for teachers, and why “grateful patients” fuel much of the giving in Tampa Bay. Along the way, we learn about philanthropy’s surprising role in oncology, workforce development, and even AI-powered fundraising. Kristen also pulls back the curtain on building donor trust during the pandemic—without leading with the ask—and how relationships (and even Harley Davidson stories) can turn skeptics into supporters. From personal patient stories to big-vision community projects, this episode shows philanthropy as the engine driving healthcare forward. Listen in for equal parts inspiration, strategy, and a reminder that sometimes the best investments don’t show up on Wall Street.
WATCH NEXT: DEVELOPING A WORLD CLASS ZOO | SENIOR VP AND CHIEF ZOOLOGICAL OFFICER CHRIS MASSARO
youtu.be/pH62uFNSnMQ
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