Philanthropy in health professions education research: determinants of success

摘要: Context Fund-raising is a new practice in medical education research. Objectives This qualitative study explores cross-sectional analysis of philanthropy Canada and Europe identifies some common characteristics the fund-raising system, key roles research sites that have had success. Methods Medical received donations greater than Can$100 000 were identified by searching publicly available sources. Interviews conducted with 25 individuals from these other sites, four categories: leaders (n = 9); philanthropy-supported chairholders researchers (n = 5); donors over (n = 7), advancement professionals (n = 4). Interview transcripts inductively coded to identify themes. Results Five factors associated success accessing philanthropic sources sample: support organisation's senior leadership; charismatic champion who motivates donors; access an office or foundation; impetus find funds beyond traditional operating budgets, understanding conceptual practical dimensions fund-raising. Three types donor (medical insider, collective general philanthropist), faculty (trailblazers, rock stars, ‘Who? Me?’ people future fund-raisers) six stages cycle also identified. Conclusions Philanthropy source funding potential significantly advance research. Yet competence not widely developed among leaders. Successful requires ability articulate impact way will interest donors. This appears be challenging for leaders, tend frame their work academic terms trouble competing against domains. Medical institutes centres benefit developing conception practices