Make a Difference Today: Join a Giving Society

Learn more about our giving societies below and consider joining us in making an impact that is most meaningful to you. Donations at every level are life-changing for the patients and community we serve.

If you need assistance directing your gift, or are interested in learning more about MDI Hospital’s giving societies, please contact us at 207.801.5041 or giving@mdihospital.org.

Friends of MDI Hospital | $1+ Friends of MDI Hospital are the foundation of our vibrant donor community, joining together to help strengthen the health and well-being of our Mount Desert Island Community.

Circle of Care Society

MDI Hospital’s Circle of Care Society honors our generous supporters whose dedication to the health and well-being of your Mount Desert Island community is expressed through annual charitable gifts of $1,000 and above. We are deeply grateful for this committed group of donors’ critical support that enhances the mission and vision of MDI Hospital.

Guardian of Care | $1,000+ 

Guardians of Care are a core group of loyal donors who make annual gifts to help protect and expand access to top- quality healthcare for everyone in the Mount Desert Island region and beyond. Our Guardians play an essential role in helping us advance healthcare, support educational partnerships, and improve our community’s overall well-being.

Innovator of Care | $5,000+ 

Innovators of Care are our steadfast supporters whose annual gifts provide pivotal funding to ensure our dedicated healthcare teams have the resources they need to deliver innovative, expert patient-centered care to everyone who lives, works or visits Downeast Maine.

Champion of Care | $15,000+ 

Our Champion of Care philanthropic partners play a vital role in championing out mission to build a stronger, healthier community. Annual support from our Champions helps advance leading-edge healthcare, educate a new generation of providers, and expand community programs that help the people we serve thrive.

Visionary of Care | $25,000+ 

Our highest level of annual supporters, our Visionaries of Care, truly see our vision of a bolder, brighter future for MDI Hospital. Through yearly leadership gifts, members at the Visionary of Care level provide critical support for the Hospital’s ongoing efforts to meet the greatest, most-pressing healthcare needs of our MDI community, today and for generations to come.

Planned Giving​

1897 Society – Over the years, MDI Hospital has benefited greatly from our community support. Your long-term planning will create a legacy for yourself and lasting support for your local healthcare that will benefit generations to come. Ask us about the wide variety of options available for planned giving. Please click here for more information.

Business Friends Society​

Established in 2015, MDI Hospital’s Business Friends Society recognizes the outstanding support of local businesses and community members who are invested in maintaining high-quality, independent healthcare on Mount Desert Island. Our goal is to create a strong support system through collaboration and community as we continue to strive for success in our unique rural and seasonal environment. Thank you to all of our current and past Business Friends Society members – our work would not be possible without you! Visit our Business Friends Benefits page to find out more.