The Shelly McGriff Endowed Nursing Scholarship Fund

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1 The Shelly McGriff Endowed Nursing A LEGACY OF CARING Celebrating and recognizing 38 years of extraordinary commitment and leadership to nurses and patients

2 Shelly s compassion and professionalism have touched the lives of countless patients and their families. As a role model, mentor and leader, Shelly inspired caregivers to reach their highest potential. Shelly McGriff, R.N., BSN, MPA OUTSTANDING SERVICE SINCE 1978 After 38 years of service, Shelly McGriff will retire in January You know Shelly as our Chief Nurse Executive, responsible for the daily operations in the delivery of nursing care and the coordination of clinical care. Before she became Chief Nurse Executive, Shelly served as the Nursing Director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. At the time, the NICU was a fledgling department. Shelly was instrumental in developing an exceptional team of caregivers, creating what is now Northern California s largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with more than 150 nurses. Shelly has been a strong advocate for advancing nursing care from within our dedicated, high-quality staff, and over the years has contributed generously to Sutter Medical Center s nursing scholarship program. We are deeply grateful for Shelly and her monumental contributions to developing an exceptional team of care givers while enhancing patient care at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento and around the region.

3 Shelly McGriff Endowed Nursing The Shelly McGriff Endowed Nursing celebrates Shelly s legacy of caring by supporting employees pursuing or advancing their nursing education. As an endowed fund, contributions are invested in perpetuity, promoting nursing excellence and leadership for generations to come. McGriff Scholars The Shelly McGriff Endowed Nursing will award grants to qualified Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento employees pursuing undergraduate and graduate education. Scholarships in nursing will be distributed each year to support tuition and other educational expenses. Nursing Scholarship Recipient Traci Sheesley, R.N., MHA, CCRN Clinical Manager, Cardiac ICU, Neuro & Surgical ICU, Rapid Response Team 18 years with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento Traci s manager, Kim Meyers, suggested she apply for a scholarship to continue her education. Traci says, It goes to show the support Sutter Health has for its employees. Kim was very encouraging and supportive of me going back to school and helping me. I have two young children, I work full-time and was going to school. The scholarship was another way to show that support and give a little bit to help me accomplish this goal.

4 Please Join Us Celebrate and recognize the extraordinary leadership of Shelly McGriff by contributing to the Shelly McGriff Endowed Nursing. Your gift will enrich our ability to enhance the patient experience by: Supporting co-workers seeking to advance their careers or develop professionally. Developing nurse leaders who foster a workplace culture based on Shelly s legacy of mutual respect and a genuine concern for others. An Invitation to Become a Founding Donor Founding Donors contribute gifts of $5,000 or more to the campaign launch goal of $250,000. As a Founding Donor, you will be recognized by having your name on the dedicated McGriff Endowment Donor Wall in the spanning structure of Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento. Founding Donors will also be honored at each annual event celebrating the new McGriff Scholars. How to Donate Your gift of any amount will help us reach our goal! Donate online at: suttermedicalcenter.org/philanthropy or use the attached form to complete your donation. For more information on how to become a Founding Donor, please contact Gregory Walaitis at [email protected] or Thank you for participating in this exciting opportunity to honor Shelly and ensure excellence in nursing care at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento for years to come.

5 2800 L Street, Suite 420 Sacramento, CA (916) suttermedicalcenter.org Gift Form Donor Information NAME EMPLOYEE # ADDRESS CITY/ZIP PHONE GIFT DESIGNATION I would like my gift to support Sutter Medical Center Foundation s Shelly McGriff Endowed Nursing GIFT INFORMATION Gift Amount $ Check (Please make your check payable to Sutter Medical Center Foundation) Credit Card Please charge my credit card: Visa MasterCard Amex Card #: Exp.: Security #: Pledge I pledge the total amount of: $5,000 to become a Founding Donor Other: This pledge is to be paid in installments: Annually Semi-Annually Quarterly beginning, for Month Year # of Yrs $38.46 biweekly through payroll deduction for five (5) years Payroll Recurring Deductions (deductions will automatically continue) I would like to: Start Change my payroll $10/pay period ($260/year) $20/pay period ($520/year) $50/pay period ($1,300/year) $100/pay period ($2,600/year) $150/pay period ($3,900/year) Other: $ SIGNATURE (authorizing pledge, charge, or payroll deduction) I understand that Sutter Medical Center Foundation is relying on this pledge and that this pledge is considered binding. I also understand that a grant from a donor advised fund may be used for an outright gift, but may not be used to satisfy this pledge. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please sign and mail, or fax this form to: Office of Philanthropy, 2700 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 2200, Sacramento, CA Fax: [email protected] Donate Online: suttermedicalcenter.org/philanthropy/scholarship Questions: Call (916) Charitable tax ID number: DATE EMP15