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Bryant Group Places Senior Vice President of Communication and Donor Relations at HonorHealth

Dallas-based executive search and leadership consulting firm Bryant Group conducted a nationwide search led by the firm’s Vice President, Search Sarah Hempen, resulting in Jason Fortin of Scottsdale, AZ securing the role of Senior Vice President of Communications & Donor Relations at HonorHealth Foundation.

Mr. Fortin is a seasoned communications and fundraising professional with a proven track record in driving revenue growth through strategic stakeholder engagement and collaboration. With expertise in crisis management, media training, and key message development, he excels in translating complex business needs into effective communication strategies. Mr. Fortin has successfully led teams in various high-stakes environments, including his recent role as Director of Communications for Mayo Clinic Platform, where he implemented innovative public affairs strategies that significantly advanced business objectives. As the owner of TKC/The Fortin Agency, he provides tailored marketing and fundraising services to a diverse clientele.

“We are excited to welcome Jason to the HonorHealth Foundation as our new Senior Vice President of Communications and Donor Relations,” said Jared Langkilde, President and CEO, HonorHealth Foundation. “Jason brings a wealth of experience in strategic messaging, brand stewardship and donor engagement that will elevate how we connect with our community and inspire philanthropic support. His leadership will be instrumental as we advance our mission and prepare for the most ambitious fundraising efforts in our organization’s history.”

Mr. Fortin’s commitment to team development and performance improvement has consistently elevated engagement and satisfaction levels, making him a valuable asset in any organization focused on growth and impact. He has the strategic communications and fundraising expertise to elevate HonorHealth’s growth in development.

In his new position, Mr. Fortin will be instrumental in building cohesion among HonorHealth’s hybrid team while fostering creativity within clear organizational objectives. Furthermore, his deep understanding of physician relationships—recognizing their patient-care perspective as foundational to trust-building—positions him to effectively collaborate with HonorHealth’s medical professionals in advancing philanthropic initiatives. His innovative approach to donor stewardship, demonstrated through his success in transforming a $30,000 annual donor into a $1 million pledge through enhanced engagement strategies, showcases exactly the kind of creative, relationship-driven thinking that will elevate HonorHealth Foundation’s donor experiences and campaign outcomes.

“It’s an honor to join the HonorHealth Foundation at such a transformative time,” said Fortin. “I’m inspired by the Foundation’s bold vision and its deep commitment to improving the health and well-being of patients and our community. I look forward to helping elevate the Foundation’s voice, strengthen donor relationships, and drive meaningful impact through strategic communications and engagement.”

About HonorHealth Foundation
HonorHealth Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of HonorHealth, dedicated to advancing healthcare excellence through generous community support. The Foundation partners with donors who are passionate about improving health outcomes and enhancing patient care across the region. Through strategic fundraising initiatives, the Foundation secures vital resources that fund innovative medical technologies, life-saving research, compassionate patient programs and expanded healthcare access for vulnerable populations.

About HonorHealth
HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving more than five million across the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. HonorHealth envisions transforming healthcare and delivering the best experiences and services to its patients, families and their communities.

Advancing Great Leadership
Bryant Group, based in Dallas, Texas, and with associates located across the United States, specializes in executive search and leadership coaching for higher education, healthcare and nonprofits with an emphasis on advancement leaders and other executives. In 1988, Bryant Group founder, Chris Bryant, started one of the country’s first search firms specializing in philanthropy recruitment. Now under the leadership of CEO Sally Bryant, the woman-owned firm has a long history of recruiting, developing and coaching great leaders. Bryant Group has impacted more than 10,000 leaders and served nearly 300 organizations across the US and Canada