Making Their Mark: America’s Health Conversion Foundations
Making Their Mark provides a holistic view of 14 health conversion foundations that goes beyond data. Based on in-person interviews with foundation staff, trustees, and other stakeholders, it highlights each foundation’s distinct character and priorities.
2020 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy
Mark your calendar to attend the 2020 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy, Creating a Healthy Tomorrow, in Minneapolis, Minnesota from June 17-19.
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Partnering with Tribal Communities to Improve Nutrition and Food Access
In this podcast, Abigail Echo-Hawk discusses some of the innovations being developed in tribal communities, how disruptions to indigenous food systems influence individual health, and the opportunities for philanthropy to partner with tribal communities.
Public Policy Engagement During an Election Year
Political elections create both challenges and opportunities for foundations seeking to inform and influence the public policy process. Philanthropic organizations have broad latitude to conduct or sponsor a variety of policyrelated activities, and this flexibility includes the ability to promote civic engagement and encourage informed participation in democratic elections.
How Foundations Can be Engaged This Election Year
Election season presents tremendous opportunities for philanthropic organizations to educate voters and candidates on the issues core to their charitable missions. Through strategies such as civic engagement and public policy advocacy, nonprofit organizations can expand the reach and impact of their activities.
2019 Year in Review
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Telehealth: Connecting People to Care
Whether because of geographic distance in rural areas, being homebound at a residence, a shortage of health care professionals, or lack of transportation, there are a variety of reasons why a consumer might not be able to connect to their health care. Much work has been done to develop solutions to those problems, particularly using approaches that transcend traditional clinical models. Telehealth is one such solution that is gaining traction at an ever-increasing rate.
Healthy Eating/Active Living (HEAL) Funding Infographic
This survey provides valuable insights into how and where funders are directing their resources and the perceived challenges to continued funding of the issue.
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Supporting Children and Families through Father-Friendly Initiatives
Research has shown that positive father involvement leads to improved birth outcomes for mothers and infants, as well as greater academic success, increased self-esteem, improved ability to manage stress, and more positive social behavior in children across developmental stages.
Health, Housing, Equity, Race and Power Funders Convening
Health, Housing, Equity, Race and Power Funders Convening will be held on February 25-26, 2020, at The California Endowment in Oakland, California.
Roles for Funders in Supporting Community Resource Referral Platforms
Many health care organizations are beginning to screen patients for needs related to the social determinants of health and are seeking to establish referral relationships with community partners in order to address these needs.
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Vice President, People and Culture
This role will lead, develop, and execute all employment-related services and functions of the organization. The Vice President, People and Culture will guide and support organizational planning and decision-making from the perspective of PPCW’s people needs, including talent and culture development, compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion, and employee relations.
Director of Program Strategy
Metta Fund seeks a Director of Program Strategy to play an integral role in achieving Metta Fund’s vision of an inclusive, connected, multi-generational, healthy, and thriving San Francisco. The Director of Program Strategy will be responsible for driving the foundation’s grantmaking and programmatic investments, learning and evaluation efforts, and partnerships.
Investment Associate
The Investment Associate will function as a generalist and will have the opportunity to support the sourcing, due diligence, and monitoring of the Foundation’s investments in both public and private markets. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a team that is building an investment portfolio and operational infrastructure from the ground up.
Investment Operations Director
The Investment Operations Director will be responsible for a full range of compliance, monitoring, analysis, and reporting functions for a complex, multi-asset-class portfolio. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a team that is building an investment portfolio and operational infrastructure from the ground up.
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Five Graduate Student Fellowships Available (PAID)
The New York Community Trust (The Trust), the community foundation for the New York area, is offering five fellowships for full-time graduate students. Applicants must be entering their last year of a full-time graduate program in New York City and scheduled to graduate in May 2021. The fellowship pays $21 an hour (no fringe benefits)….