Meet the Nationwide Children's Foundation
The Foundation team serves to further the mission of Nationwide Children’s Hospital while meeting donor philanthropic goals. Comprised of highly skilled philanthropic professionals, our team includes a number of people who have been with Nationwide Children’s for more than a decade. We also have newer additions to the staff who have joined our team from prestigious institutions around the country.
At Nationwide Children’s, we believe that when your child needs a hospital, everything matters. And because of that belief, every gift matters. Whatever your charitable intentions, our team can help you improve the lives of children while bringing pride, joy, and a sense accomplishment to your family.
Please contact the appropriate staff member below, or call (614) 355-5400 if you would like general information about the Foundation or how to make a gift.
Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation
525 E Mound Street, 4th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 355-5400
Fax: (614) 355-5410
Giving@NationwideChildrens.org
Leadership Team
Steve Testa
President
Manages all aspects of the fundraising arm of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and works to match strategic donor goals with institutional needs.
Niki Shafer
Senior Vice President, Outreach
Leads corporate alliance activities, local and national fundraisers, community events, and hospital affinity groups.
Nichole Ferris
Vice President, Constituent Giving
Supervises individual and corporate major giving and stewardship.
Scott McKenzie
Senior Director, External Relations
Works with strategic fundraising communications and storytelling of donor impact.
Kevin Welch
Vice President, Development Services
Oversees financial operations, gift processing, database management, and support services.
Development
Grateful Patient Program
Jillean Bastian
Senior Director, Ambassador Program
(614) 355-5407
Tiffany Whetstone
Associate Director, Ambassador Program
(614) 355-5451
Rebecca Hamlin
Associate Director, Ambassador Program
(614) 355-5432
Major Gifts
Ben Kozberg
Senior Director of Development
(614) 355-5426
Tyler Carter
Assistant Director of Development
(614) 355-5423
Planned Giving
Lori Aiello, JD, CAP
Director, Planned Giving
(614) 355-5417
Kristin K. Shuey
Associate Director, Major and Planned Giving
(614) 355-5434
Corporate Giving
Local Partnerships and Children's Miracle Network
Corporate Philanthropy
Amanda Dove
Director of Corporate Partnerships
(614) 355-5418
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
Scott Hilbert
Associate Director, Children’s Miracle Network Hospital
(614) 355-3856
Robbii Miller
Director, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
(614) 355-5435
Nimrah Clark
Assistant Director, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
614-355-5422
Kristi Frederick
Sr. Associate Director - Toledo, Children’s Miracle Network Hospital
Kate Keller
Associate Director - Toledo, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Maddi Webb
Assistant Director, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
614-355-5446
National Partnerships
Mary McCabe
Assistant Director, Corporate Alliance
(614) 355-5406
Events
Signature and Institutional Events
Cynthia Laux
Senior Director, Signature and Institutional Events
(614) 355-5413
Halle Kaplan
Assistant Director, Signature and Institutional Events
(614) 355-5438
Affinity Groups & Community Events
Carrie DiNovo
Director, Corporate and Community Partnerships
(614) 355-5494
Kathy Hickman
Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships
(614) 355-5424
Kenna Scaife
Assistant Director, Community Partnerships
(614) 355-5452
On Our Sleeves and Associated Development
Morgen Spon
Director of Development, On Our Sleeves
(614) 355-5419
Sophia Ruotolo
Associate Director, On Our Sleeves
(614) 355-5487
Foundation Relations
John Hykes
Associate Director, Foundation Relations
(614) 355-5433
Molly Reynolds
Senior Director, Advancement Services
(614) 355- 5431
Corey Burdine
Assistant Director, Foundation Relations
(614) 355-5421
Stewardship
Ann Holzapfel
Director, Donor Relations
(614) 355-5428
April Poling
Assistant Director, Donor Relations
(614) 355-5436
Communications
Tiffani Woods
Assistant Director, Communications
(614) 355-5490
