Protecting the Freedom to Give
November 18 – 21, 2025 • Arlington, VA
Building on the important conversations begun last month at the 2025 Grantmakers In Health (GIH) Annual Conference in New Orleans, we are excited to announce the 2025 GIH Health Policy Exchange, Protecting the Freedom to Give. The multi-day conference will provide opportunities for health funders focused on policy to network with policymakers and other funders, exchange ideas and best practices, and identify opportunities for collaboration.
Who Can Sponsor?
GIH welcomes sponsorships from corporations and health funders, as well as those in aligned fields, such as firms offering legal, technology, communications, strategic planning, or investment services to health funders.
Why Sponsor?
Grantmakers in Health’s Health Policy Exchange (formerly called the Fall Forum) is an opportunity for funders interested in health policy to network with policymakers and other funders, exchange ideas and best practices, and identify opportunities for collaboration. Last Fall’s gathering was the biggest ever, with more than 100 attendees.
All Health Policy Exchange sponsors will have their logo featured in the event app (main “lobby” page) and social media mentions, as well as on GIH's website and the in-person signage at the conference. Additional benefits and recognition are described in the table below.
Sponsorship Opportunities
GIH will consider customized sponsorships. If you have a proposal or wish to select one of the options below, please contact Cecilia Kramer. All sponsors will receive an invoice and further guidance for your sponsorship.
| Sponsorship | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Custom | General |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monetary commitment | $25,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | See examples below | $5,000 |
| Custom email to attendees on the day of your sponsored event | ✔️ | ✔️depends on amount | |||
| Dedicated table for hand-out or display materials at one of four breaks over the three-day meeting. If desired, GIH can provide signage. | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Name recognition in Health Policy Exchange communications and GIH’s social media | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Logo on GIH website, welcome email to attendees, event app, and event signage | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Complimentary registrations | ✔️3 | ✔️2 | ✔️1 | Depends |
Custom Sponsorship Examples:
- Evening Reception Sponsor ($25,000)
- Lunch Sponsor ($15,000)
- Breakfast Sponsor ($10,000)
- Coffee Break Sponsor ($5,000)
Health Policy Exchange Quick Facts
- Last year, this meeting attracted 145 participants
- Participants include foundation leaders, nonprofit executives, and other key stakeholders
- Conference communications reach over 10,000 email subscribers
- In 2023, 9 organizations supported the event through sponsorship
Funding Partner Quick Facts
GIH is a highly engaged community of more than 225 health funders. Our Funding Partners comprise:
- Independent/private foundations (50%)
- Public charities (23%)
- Corporate giving programs or foundations (11%)
- Family Foundations (12%)
- Operating foundations, charitable lead trusts, and other funders (10%)
- Community Foundations (5%)
- Government (3%)
The Westin Arlington is located near the Ballston-MU Metro station in Arlington, Virginia. A special room rate will be available in the registration confirmation.
Sponsored Email Opportunities
Send a sponsored email to GIH’s mailing list.
$800 with a sponsorship or $1,000 as a standalone option.
With more than 225 Funding Partners and an email list of 13,000+ individuals, our communications reach a large audience of influential professionals.
Sponsored emails take the form of a curated, promotional email sent on your behalf to our audience. You can control the layout, language, and email design through instructions or by sharing HTML. Dedicated emails cannot include attachments. All sponsored emails receive select engagement statistics.
Sponsored emails have an average open rate of 25%.
In 2024, each dedicated email is priced at $800 with a sponsorship or $1,000 as a stand-alone option. Please inquire for information about sponsored email bundle discounts.
GIH limits dedicated emails to one per month, and the content must be suitable for the GIH audience. GIH reserves the right to review emails to ensure alignment with our values.
How to Sponsor
If you are interested in any of our sponsorship levels, or have a proposal or questions about supporting this event, please contact Cecilia Kramer, MPH at ckramer@gih.org with any questions.
Thank you for your support!
The multi-day conference will provide opportunities for health funders focused on policy to network with policymakers and other funders, exchange ideas and best practices, and identify opportunities for collaboration. This year’s Health Policy Exchange will be held on November 18 – 21, 2025, at The Westin Arlington in Arlington, VA and will delve into how health philanthropy should address the unique policy challenges posed by our current moment.
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