Vice President & Chief Development Officer
CurrentLaura Denoux is a seasoned healthcare philanthropy executive with over 22 years of experience in fundraising and sales. She joined Holy Cross Health, a member of Trinity Health, in October 2022 as Vice President & Chief Development Officer, overseeing the Office of Development, and serves as a member of the hospital’s Executive Leadership Team. Laura is responsible for the operational and strategic leadership of the health system’s fundraising efforts, including establishing objectives, priorities, evaluating progress towards performance goals, and leading campaign and donor development. In her role, Laura directs the efforts of Development staff and volunteers to achieve bold revenue growth and performance, collaborating closely with senior executives, clinicians, and board members to build a culture of philanthropy across the healthcare system. She regularly engages with board members, working closely with the Office of the CEO to manage the board’s philanthropic activities. Leads and oversees the Office of Development including operational and strategic leadership of the health system’s fundraising efforts, campaign planning, donor engagement, principal, major, annual, and planned giving, corporate philanthropy partnerships, strategic planning, board engagement, concierge services, grateful patient and clinician fundraising programs, ethics & fund management, events and community relations. Directs Development staff to achieve bold revenue growth collaborating with executives, clinicians, and board members to build culture of philanthropy. Raised nearly $12 Million in CY 2023 securing multiple 7-figure transformational gifts for the health system and the 557 bed hospital. Serves as a Philanthropy Leadership Council member of Trinity Health advising on healthcare philanthropy best practices and leading strategic initiatives for Trinity Health.