Call for GIH Board Nominations [ July 28, 2010 ]

GIH is seeking nominations for its board of directors for terms beginning immediately following its annual meeting in March 2011. Nominations are due September 9.

Creating a Healthier School Environment [ August 10, 2010 ]

The Child Nutrition Act of 2004 required schools to develop and implement wellness policies by the 2006-07 school year, and most did. But they have had little impact, and many students still have easy access to unhealthy foods and beverages and few opportunities for physical activity throughout the school day.   

On this call, Lindsey Turner of Bridging the Gap will review results from one of the most comprehensive studies to date of health-related policies and practices in U.S. elementary schools. Topics covered will include school meals, competitive foods and beverages, and physical activity and physical education. Policy opportunities for funders will be identified for each. Next, Debbie Watson of the Winter Park Health Foundation will share her experience as a grantmaker working with local schools to promote healthy eating and active living among students.  

Call for Terrance Keenan Award Nominations [ September 10, 2010 ]

GIH is seeking nominations for The Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy, awarded annually to an outstanding grantmaker whose leadership and thoughtful application of philanthropic resources have forged permanent improvements in health through innovation, risk taking, and boldness. Nominations must be received by Friday, September 10, 2010.

Terrance Keenan Institute for Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy [ September 28, 2010 ]

The Terrance Keenan Institute for Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy aims to nurture the next generation of leaders, build relationships among them, and connect them with established figures in the field. Institute fellows will spend two days with seasoned foundation leaders and recognized nonprofit leaders. The program will emphasize leadership development, mentoring, and building collegial connections that endure throughout the participants’ careers. Nominations are due April 15, 2010.

2010 Fall Forum: Improving Women's Health from Communities to Care Settings [ November 9, 2010 ]

Save the date! The 2010 Grantmakers In Health Fall Forum will be a national meeting on women’s health that examines women’s primary health challenges across the age spectrum from youth to old age and pays special attention to the social and environmental factors—the social determinants of health—that shape women’s life options, choices, and health-related behavior. More details about the meeting will be posted as they become available.

2011 GIH Annual Meeting on Health Philanthropy [ March 2, 2011 ]

Save the date! The 2011 GIH annual meeting Creating a Healthier Future for Our Kids, Families, and Communities will take place March 2 - 4 in Los Angeles.