Ricki L. Kelly

About Ricki L. Kelly

I am Intermountain Health’s vice president of Philanthropy for the Peaks Region. In this role, I oversees eight hospital foundations across two states. The foundations focus on inspiring major and planned gifts, as well as connecting with donors via evidence-based direct mail, annual giving, grateful patient, and events fundraising in local communities. I am a champion for philanthropy and the transformation it can make in how and where we care for patients. I also collaborate with leaders throughout the Peaks region to align fundraising campaigns and efforts with operational needs and growth strategies. Before joining Intermountain Health, I worked with a talented team and law school dean to raise $45 million in new commitments during the course of an eight-year campaign at the Sturm College of Law. Some highlights include: 71 new endowed scholarships, increasing donor-funded scholarship support 4.5 times per student, more than doubling the endowment, a new faculty chair for modern learning, and much, much more! Specialties: leadership, fundraising, development, philanthropy, gift planning, planned giving, gifts through will, healthcare, non-cash assets, real estate gifts, appreciated security gift, management, strategic and creative thinking, alumni, higher education, planned giving, networking, communication, messaging, lawyer, attorney, building relationships.

Experience

1. Vice President of Philanthropy, Peaks Region

   Intermountain Health

   Feb 2019 — Present

Education

• University of Denver - Sturm College of Law

  Juris Doctor

  2004 — 2007

• University of Denver - Daniels College of Business

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

  1999 — 2003