JUPITER, Florida (June 23, 2021) – Jupiter Medical Center, the number
one ranked hospital for quality, safety, and patient experience in Palm
Beach County and the Treasure Coast region, today announced that after
conducting a national search, Michael J. Morsberger has been appointed
as Chief Philanthropy Officer and President of the Jupiter Medical Center
Foundation.
“We are excited to welcome Mike to Jupiter Medical Center, especially
at this time of exponential growth for JMC,” said Dr. Amit Rastogi,
Jupiter Medical Center’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
“Mike is a dynamic, highly successful and well-credentialed philanthropy
professional. I am confident the breadth and depth of his expertise paired
with the dedication of the Foundation staff, the boards, and the generosity
of this community, we will reach even greater heights in the Foundation’s
fundraising efforts.”
Morsberger brings to the hospital extensive fundraising experience spanning
healthcare and education, having held executive philanthropy leadership
roles at medical centers such as Duke Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine,
UVA Health System, and academic institutions including George Washington
University.
“I want to thank Jupiter Medical Center CEO, Dr. Amit Rastogi, and
the members of the Jupiter Medical Center and Foundation Boards for their
invitation to join this dynamic organization. The Jupiter and Palm Beach
communities benefit greatly from JMC, and I look forward to working with
the staff and volunteer leadership to attract the philanthropic support
necessary to sustain the medical center’s preeminence in health
care delivery,” said Morsberger, who most recently served as the
Vice President for Advancement at the University of Central Florida and
Chief Executive Officer of the UCF Foundation where he led a multi-year
campaign that raised over $531 million.
“Mike is an accomplished development executive and brings with him
significant experience in leading fundraising campaigns. Jupiter Medical
Center’s continued growth will ensure that our community will have
access to world-class healthcare for generations to come,”
said Marty Dytrych, Chairman of the Jupiter Medical Center Board of Trustees.
“JMC’s
Vision. Innovation. Impact. Campaign has helped support the hospital’s remarkable growth”
said Peter Lund, Chairman of the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. “As
we continue our evolution as a Regional Medical Center, thanks to our
generous donors, many new programs have been launched to meet the needs
of our community including Cardiac Surgery, a Comprehensive Cancer Institute,
Level II Neonatal Intensive care, and a five-story patient tower. JMC
continues to invest in state-of the-art facilities and cutting-edge medical
technology that rivals any academic medical center.”
Morsberger earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism/Public Relations
from Radford University in Virginia and a Masters degree in Philanthropy
and Development from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
In addition, Morsberger volunteers for numerous community organizations
and serves in non-profit Board leadership roles, garnering many distinguished
awards throughout his career.
Morsberger will step into his role as Chief Philanthropy Officer and President
of the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation on August 9.
About Jupiter Medical Center
Rated number one in the region for quality, safety and patient experience,
Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health
care in Palm Beach County and across the Treasure Coast. Jupiter Medical
Center’s state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology
enable its award-winning physicians to provide a comprehensive continuum
of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services and specialty centers
of excellence including orthopedics and spine care, comprehensive cancer
care, cardiac and vascular care, neurosciences, maternity care, Level
II neonatal care, pediatrics, emergency care as well as diagnostic imaging
concierge services and urgent care. For more information about Jupiter
Medical Center, please call 561-263-2200 or visit jupitermed.com.