Development

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Caring Connections

Learn more about Cooley Dickinson's Development initiatives. Read the Caring Connections newsletter here.

Meet Our Team

Diane Dukette

Vice President, Development
Tel: (413) 582-2811
Fax: (413) 582-2942
E-mail: diane_dukette@cooley-dickinson.org

Please contact for information regarding:

  • Current Campaign Initiatives
  • Foundation Giving

 

Giving Societies

$250-$499: Shepherd Society

The Henry Shepherd Surgery wing opened in 1904 following a gift from Thomas M. Shepherd in memory of his father.

$500-$999: McCallum Society

The McCallum Nurses Home and Training School, made possible by a gift from the McCallum family in memory of Alexander McCallum, provided nursing education to over 900 nurses.

$1,000-$2,500: 1886 Society

Cooley Dickinson Hospital opened its doors on New Year's Day in 1886.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooley Dickinson Hospital really a non-profit organization?

Yes! Cooley Dickinson is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization.

What is the fiscal year at Cooley Dickinson Hospital?

October 1st - September 30th

What are matching gifts?

Matching Gifts are company-donated contributions that match the contributions made by employees, sometimes on a one-to-one, two-to-one, or even a three-to-one basis. This program enables some donors to increase the impact of their contributions to Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

About Us

Cooley Dickinson was founded in 1886 through a bequest from a Hatfield farmer, Caleb Cooley Dickinson (Amherst poet Emily Dickinson's fourth cousin, twice removed). As a locally governed, not-for-profit community hospital, Cooley Dickinson provides convenient, personalized care.