Franciscan Hospital for Children Appoints New Chief Advancement and Marketing Officer
BOSTON – Franciscan Hospital for Children is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark T. Cummings as the hospital’s Chief Advancement and Marketing Officer, where he will oversee all fundraising and marketing efforts for the hospital.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mark to the Franciscan Hospital for Children team,” said Franciscan Hospital for Children President and CEO, John Nash. “With his expertise, he’s a great fit for the organization and the right person to help us build the hospital’s reputation and network of supporters in the community.”
Mr. Cummings brings more than thirty years of experience to Franciscan Hospital for Children. Most recently, he served at the Senior Vice President of Development for Lifespan, Rhode Island’s first health system. In that role, he was responsible for management of the central service fund-raising model which supported the system’s four affiliate hospitals: Rhode Island Hospital and its pediatric affiliate — Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital, The Miriam Hospital and Newport Hospital.
Prior to Lifespan, Mr. Cummings served as the Associate Vice President of Development at Children’s Hospital Boston. He also acted as the Director of Development for UMass Medical Cancer Center and for nine years served as Associate Director for the Jimmy Fund, the fund-raising arm of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
“I look forward to the challenge of building the hospital’s philanthropic outreach program,” said Mr. Cummings. “Every person in Boston should know that Franciscan Hospital for Children is a local and independent charity worth supporting.”
Mr. Cummings received his Master of Science in Mass Communications from Boston University. He currently resides in Middleboro, MA.
About Franciscan Hospital for Children:
Franciscan Hospital for Children, located in Boston’s neighborhood of Brighton, is the leading pediatric rehabilitation center in New England. The hospital offers medical, behavioral and educational services for children with complex issues requiring interdisciplinary care. For more information on the hospital visit www.franciscanchildrens.org, find it on Facebook or follow it on Twitter @FranciscanHFC.