First introduced in 1994, the annual Light Up a Life campaign has raised more than $2.9 million and funded a variety of equipment for NHH...
Staff Team
Rhonda Cunningham
Executive Director
Rhonda joined the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation as a member of a small staff team in September, 1995 and was appointed as the Executive Director in 1997. In October 2011, Rhonda became one of the 17 people in all of Canada to achieve her AHP Fellows designation (FAHP) – the highest level of designation for Healthcare Philanthropy. To date... read more
Wendy Bridgman
Executive Assistant
Wendy joined the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation in July 2002 as the Executive Assistant. With over 25 years’ experience, Wendy provides front desk reception with her main responsibility to ensure donation receipts and thank you letters are issued in a timely fashion. Financial reporting and providing support to the Foundation staff team round... read more
Adrienne Burns
Leadership Gifts Officer
Adrienne joined the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation as Development Officer in 2011 and accepted the position of Leadership Gifts Officer in April 2018. Adrienne’s direct responsibility is the Major Gift program, the Caring for Generations Society, the Business Partners Program, the Gift of Gratitude Program and donor stewardship. Prior to... read more
Natasha Jacobs
Special Events Officer
Natasha became part of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation team in October of 2016. Natasha plays a vital role in the successful execution and growth of special events and will be primarily responsible for assisting with the planning of the annual gala ball, Bike Up Northumberland, Wine & Ale in the Park and other fundraising events. Natasha’s... read more
Jennifer Gilmer
Communications Specialist
Jennifer Gilmer joined the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation in September 2019 as the Communications Specialist. She coordinates the Foundation’s media relations program and is responsible for creating and distributing both internal and external communications pieces for a variety of audiences across both digital and print platforms. She is... read more