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Experience That Understands the Work.

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With over two decades of experience in community healthcare, philanthropy leadership, and nonprofit strategy, I am grounded in the realities of serving diverse communities through effective relationships and strategic insights.

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Jen Balog, MHA, CFRE, CAP

Jen Balog is a healthcare philanthropy executive and founder of High Peak Philanthropy, bringing over two decades of experience in nonprofit strategy, philanthropy leadership, and frontline healthcare. Her work encompasses a range of areas, including annual giving, major and planned gifts, campaigns, grateful patient philanthropy, donor engagement, board development, and the establishment of sustainable philanthropy programs. Jen understands that community healthcare philanthropy extends beyond mere fundraising; particularly in rural areas, it plays a crucial role in enhancing access to care, supporting the healthcare workforce, advancing infrastructure and innovation, and addressing needs that reach beyond hospital walls. Through High Peak Philanthropy, Jen combines her experiences to explore and share practical approaches to rural health philanthropy, helping organizations connect their philanthropic efforts more intentionally to the health and long-term strength of the communities they serve.

Strategy Matters. Relationships Matter More.

Strong philanthropy leadership doesn't begin with a campaign goal or a fundraising tactic. It begins with a deep understanding of the organization, its healthcare priorities, the broader community healthcare landscape, and the individuals who are passionate about its mission. My approach is practical and collaborative—focusing on understanding what's working, identifying barriers, and developing a nonprofit strategy that organizations can truly sustain.

Listen First
Understand the organization before prescribing the solution.


Build for Sustainability
Create systems and strategies that remain strong after the engagement ends.


Keep Mission at the Center
Connect philanthropy to priorities that genuinely matter to the organization and community.

Experience Behind High Peak

20+ YEARS

Healthcare Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership


MHA • CFRE • CAP

Expertise in Community Healthcare, Fundraising & Gift Planning


FRONTLINE + PHILANTHROPY

Experience in Healthcare Development and Nonprofit Strategy


STRATEGY TO IMPLEMENTATION

Building Sustainable Philanthropy Leadership Programs

Why High Peak?

High Peak Philanthropy was established around a straightforward concept: community healthcare deserves nonprofit strategies that not only grasp the mission but also recognize the practical realities of the work involved. 


The name signifies my connection to the Adirondacks while embodying a broader perspective—one that comes from stepping back, understanding the terrain, and identifying a practical path forward. 


High Peak is evolving into a hub for practical ideas, research, resources, and experienced perspectives on how philanthropy leadership can bolster rural healthcare and the communities relying on it.

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Woman enjoying coffee by a serene lake.

Philanthropy Consulting That Strengthens Communities

High Peak Philanthropy is exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping community healthcare in rural areas—focusing on access, workforce development, infrastructure, and sustainable philanthropic capital, all while emphasizing the importance of nonprofit strategy and philanthropy leadership.

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