Courageous Action for the Health of Our Communities
The final day of the 2025 Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy focused on milestone moments in health like the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and elevated the philanthropic partnerships already inspiring a better tomorrow. While much of the conference was spent reflecting, today was marked by action and what comes next: standing firm in values, being courageous, and co-creating a vision for the future.
Reimagining Health Philanthropy, Together
During Day 2 of the 2025 Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy, attendees across sectors worked together to identify the intersections of their work and co-created solutions for healthier, thriving communities. Sessions spanned a wide range of topics, from exploring business’ role in health equity to strategies for supporting staff in uncertain times.
Remarks on Defending Philanthropy’s Freedom to Give
President and CEO of Grantmakers In Health (GIH), Cara V. James, delivered opening remarks at the 2025 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy in New Orleans.
Educating Californians about the Affordable Care Act
he California Endowment launched a consumer education effort aimed at explaining the contents of the Affordable Care Act for one simple reason: our organization’s mission is “to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians.”
Request for Proposals: GIH State Grant Writing Assistance Fund
GIH, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, announces the availability of the GIH State Grant Writing Assistance Fund. The fund will provide up to $15,000 in matching funds per state to grantmakers interested in offering grant writing support to state government agencies.
Drew Altman Named 2011 Terrance Keenan Award Winner
Grantmakers In Health is pleased to announce that Drew E. Altman, Ph.D., president and CEO of The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, has been named the 2011 recipient of The Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy.
GIH Announces New Board Members
Grantmakers In Health is pleased to announce the addition of Sarah Iselin, Eugene Lewit, Robin Mockenhaupt, and Steve Roling to its board of directors. Their board terms begin after the GIH Annual Meeting on Health Philanthropy, March 2-4, 2011.
Giving Voice: The Power of Grassroots Advocacy in Shaping Public Policy
Within advocacy work, there exists a wide spectrum of strategies that can be employed to change or shape public policy. Yet, too often, nonprofit health organizations tend to limit themselves to a narrow range of strategies that typically includes education, policy/data analysis, and limited legislative advocacy. While these strategies are important to public policy work, they may not be enough to influence policymakers in today’s increasingly special interest and ideological-driven political system.