Laura Denoux has been named vice president and chief development officer for Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale.
In her new role, Denoux will focus on securing major gifts and building strong relationships with donors, while leading the development and implementation of all fundraising efforts including developing and organizing campaigns to meet capital and other ongoing programmatic needs of the hospital.
Prior to joining Holy Cross, Denoux was the senior director of development and corporate partnerships for Baptist Health Foundation, where she raised more than $36 million during her tenure there, while overseeing the fundraising team responsible for major corporate philanthropic partnerships, sponsorships and the recognition of corporate partners. A 22-year veteran in fundraising and sales, Denoux previously held positions with American Heart Association, Samsung and Mary Kay.
“Laura’s vast experience, extensive leadership expertise and innovative strategic approach to fundraising is an asset to our team,” said Holy Cross Health President and CEO Mark Doyle. “She is mission-driven, and her vision aligns with our core values. We are thrilled to have Laura leading our development efforts at Holy Cross.”
Born and raised in South Florida, Denoux earned a bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing and communications from Florida International University. She is also a former contestant on NBC’s The Biggest Loser.
About Holy Cross Health
A member of Trinity Health, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, non-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. Holy Cross has been named one of the top 10 hospitals in the Miami metro area in U.S. News and World Report’s 2022-2023 Best Hospital rankings. Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as our community’s trusted health partner for life. Holy Cross Health also encompasses Holy Cross HealthPlex outpatient facility, urgent care centers and more than 50 Holy Cross Medical Group physician practices. To learn more about Holy Cross Health, visit holy-cross.com. Connect @holycrossfl.