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.
Building a Collaborative Vision of the Future
Today, over 840 funders and thought leaders, representing 440 organizations, gathered in New Orleans for the largest Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy ever. Conference attendees started the day with site visits around the Crescent City and newcomer and networking lunches, rooting the week ahead in connections with the New Orleans community and each other.
The Mary Black Foundation: November 2023
The Mary Black Foundation’s grant cycle opened with flexible funding for organizations that are working broadly to improve health and well-being. The grant cycle closes on December 8, 2023.
Mindful Philanthropy: November 2023
To guide funders and spur dramatic increases in support for mental health, addiction, and well-being, Mindful Philanthropy has released a snapshot of the current state of mental health in America.
MetroWest Health Foundation: November 2023
The MetroWest Health Foundation released the 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment. The report provides updated health and demographic data that can be used to inform the work of local government and community health and social service programs within the 25-MetroWest communities served by the foundation.
Funders Concerned About AIDS: November 2023
Funders Concerned About AIDS recently released the 20th edition of its Philanthropic Support to Address HIV and AIDS in 2021 report, which found that global philanthropic funding to fight the HIV epidemic decreased. Learn more about how philanthropy must support and advocate for a continued global HIV response.
The California Endowment: November 2023
The California Endowment published a report titled Building Trust & Equity: What The California Endowment Has Learned from Over a Decade of Impact Investing. The report shares learnings from the foundation’s recent history of impact investing, an approach that uses investment assets to generate financial and social returns.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation: November 2023
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation developed a report as a resource for stakeholders to help explain the key elements of MassHealth Accountable Care Organizations, including the two types, who they serve, and the services they provide.