Foundation Operations
The challenges facing foundations as organizations include board issues, finances, grantmaking, evaluation, and communications. GIH addresses these challenges in ways that enhance funders' abilities to make a difference in the health of the populations and communities they serve. GIH programming includes hands-on technical assistance, audioconferences and webinars, and surveys on trends in the field of health philanthropy.
- D5 Releases 2013 State of Work Report
May 2013D5 has recently released their 2013 State of Work Report Inspiration and Ideas for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Philanthropy. Focusing on lessons learned by foundation executives throughout the country, the report highlights the successes and challenges faced in creating a more diverse sector and provides actions to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion moving forward.
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- Seismic Shifts Beyond Foundation Wall Compel Changes Within
January 2013
By Denise San Antonio Zeman, President and CEO, Saint Luke's Foundation of Cleveland
Learn More > - Partnering with the Private Sector to Achieve Total Health
December 2012
By Raymond J. Baxter, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Community Benefit, Research and Health Policy, Kaiser Permanente, and President, Kaiser Permanente International
Learn More > - Solving the Connecticut Data Deficit through Collaboration
December 2012
By Alyse Sabina, Program Officer, Aetna Foundation, and Jenn Whinnem, Communications Officer, Connecticut Health Foundation
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Current Issues in Health Philanthropy
Learn more about current issues and new trends in the field of health philanthropy.
Board Issues
Information on board development, board-staff relations, hiring the right team, compensation, conflict-of-interest policies, and other topics.
Finance
Information on developing an investment policy for your foundation.
Managing Operations
Position descriptions, compensation levels, using consultants, and information on grants management software.
Grantmaking
Look here for guidance on developing a mission, defining grant guidelines, reviewing proposals, launching a strategic initiative, and other bread-and-butter issues.
Evaluation
Resources and insights on evaluating everything from individual grants to the foundation's effectiveness in achieving its mission.
Communications
Telling a foundation's story to the public, the press, and potential partners.
Information on New Foundations
Review GIH's surveys and reports on the formation and characteristics of new health foundations.
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