Methodist Healthcare Foundation announces new Major Gifts Director

Leanne McQuown has joined the Methodist Healthcare Foundation as Director of Major Gifts. She will oversee major gift fundraising to support oncology, cardiovascular, neuroscience, sickle cell and transplant programs. In addition, she will assist with important capital and operational initiatives to enhance access to care, serving the underserved, and addressing social determinants of health.  

Most recently, McQuown served as executive director of the Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust (MOST) to help children access quality education regardless of financial circumstances. 

Prior to leading MOST, McQuown served as vice president of Development for the Orpheum Theatre for over ten years. During her time with the Orpheum, she managed a successful $15 million capital campaign to create the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education, while also raising funds to support operations, education, programming and capital improvements. 

McQuown is a graduate of Christian Brothers University, completed the Leadership Memphis Executive Program in 2010, and is a previous recipient of the Memphis Business Journal’s Top 40 under 40.

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