Paul McIntyre Royston, President and CEO of University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF), is thrilled to announce that UHKF has been honoured with the prestigious "High Performer" designation for fundraising revenue and productivity by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP).
This esteemed recognition reflects UHKF’s unwavering commitment to excellence in health care and its dedication to transforming the community's well-being through philanthropic support.
"We are incredibly proud to receive the High Performer designation from the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy," says Paul. "This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team and the unwavering support of our community. We look forward to continuing to raise the bar in healthcare and philanthropy."
AHP is a leading authority in recognizing outstanding achievements in health-care philanthropy. The "High Performer" designation is a testament to the exceptional efforts of a team and the generous support of a community.
Key achievements that contributed to our "High Performer" designation include:
- UHKF has fostered strong relationships with the community, leading to total philanthropic support among the top 25 percent of 137 hospital foundations nationwide who participated in the AHP Report on Giving survey in fiscal year 2025.
- Our hospital foundation has also demonstrated exceptional fiscal responsibility and efficiency, achieving productivity scores among the top 25 percent of hospital foundations nationwide, ensuring that philanthropic contributions are maximized for the greatest impact on patient care.
At UHKF, health care is fostering a partnership between caregivers, patients and the 650,000 people it serves across southeastern Ontario. Its philanthropic mission is to raise funds to help Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and Providence Care provide world-class health care services, cutting-edge treatments, and compassionate care.