Development Board
The Development Board is a dynamic group of Columbus area business professionals who are committed to raising funds to support various programs at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Membership Information
The Development Board welcomes vibrant professionals to join throughout the year, though we encourage new members to begin at the start of the calendar year. A referral from a current member is not required for membership; however, a strong desire and passion for volunteering and supporting the Hospital’s mission are essential. Numerous events and volunteer opportunities allow prospective members to engage with the Development Board community and make a meaningful impact in support of the Hospital.
Events
The Development Board supports Nationwide Children's Hospital through several events throughout the year, including:
Columbus Duck Race
The Columbus Duck Race takes place down a GIANT slip ‘n slide. The race attracts thousands of participants for family and children’s activities and fun. The rubber duck race itself is a mass splash of thousands of ducks and is truly something to see. The Columbus Duck Race gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children by simply buying a rubber duck racer.
Woody Hayes Celebrity Classic, a featured event of Play Yellow
The Woody Hayes Celebrity Classic is the signature fundraising event of the Development Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The outing functions as a 4-person team golf scramble with assigned tee times. Golfers enjoy a day of golf that includes breakfast, lunch, on course snacks and drinks.
Rock 'n Bowl
Dust off your bowling shoes and join the Development Board of Nationwide Children's Hospital at Columbus Square Bowling Palace. The day consists of 3 – two-hour bowling sessions with a complimentary pre-session happy hour for all bowlers. Bowling teams enjoy raffles, live entertainment and the option to have pizza delivered to their lane! Rock ‘N Bowl currently benefits The Center for Family Safety and Healing and Lawyers for Kids. Form a team of five and raise funds to help break the cycle of family violence. Minimum team commitment is $500.
Re-Slice
ReSlice, a twist on the historic Slice of Columbus, lets attendees have unlimited samples of pizzas from local Columbus shops.
All Rise: Raising the Bar for Kids
The Development Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital hosts All Rise: Raising the Bar for Kids. All Rise offers you the chance to experience a fall festival-like atmosphere with your family, friends, and colleagues. Some activities include duck pin bowling, life size yard games, caricature artists, and more. Proceeds from All Rise benefit The Lawyers for Kids Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Projects
Holiday Party for the Families of the Center for Family Safety and Healing
The Development Board of Nationwide Children's Hospital in partnership with the Center for Family Safety and Healing welcomes Columbus families who are less fortunate to a celebration of the season. These families will enjoy pizza, wings, subs, cookie decorating and pictures with Santa. Additionally, each family receives customized presents. Several local businesses donate to this evening of laughter and fun.
Admitting Gift Cart
The Development Board also provides its members with the opportunity to interact with our patients and families. All patients that are admitted to the hospital are given a small gift. This gift takes on all different shapes and sizes for our various aged kids. It can be a toy car, a game, a magic wand, or even a magazine! While this gift is small in size it often provides our visitors with a BIG smile. Gifts are distributed by Development Board Members on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Nationwide Children's Hospital is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. (EIN: 31-1036370).