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The St. Mary's foundation is an organization which functions within the hospital. This branch is responsible for collecting charitable donations, recognizing donors, and distributing money in the correct places. Linda Dierks is the vice president of the foundation and has done well with encouraging philanthropic efforts. Every cent of the money collected goes to programs and services within the hospital. I chose Dierks as my change agent because she will help fund raise the multi-million dollar reconstruction project.

Dierks generates funding for Saint Mary's through events, cash donations, stock, real estate and bequests. Once I have communicated with Saint Mary's corporate officials, and determined construction details with Turner, I will host a banquet for my cause. Dierks will contact current and previous donors who would like to attend. Additionally she will help me advertise for the event and recruit people to attend. The banquet will only be the kick-off to a long list of fund raising efforts.

Larry O'Brien is the CEO and chief administrator of the West Campus Expansion. This project took place in 2005 as a complimentary structure to Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno. The beautiful new addition includes a 215,000-sq.-ft., 6-story Saint Mary's Center for Health; a 1,090 car, 8-level parking structure; and a plaza that also provides parking below.

With O'Brien's will and commitment in his latest project, I have no doubts that he will take on my project with the same drive; therefore, I have decided to contact O'Brien as a secondary change agent.

I have gathered my team, submitted the roster, and all that lingers ahead is the coin toss. It's time to play ball.