Getting in Formation: Working Together to Build Healthy Communities

From breakout sessions to quick takes and wellness activities to two inspiring plenary sessions, every corner during day two of the Grantmakers In Health (GIH) Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy, Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Health was filled with conversation and connection. The day’s agenda focused on how funders can find and use their voices to stand up in this moment of change, including doubling down on their values; taking bigger, bolder risks alongside grantees; and seeking partnerships spanning the private and public sectors.

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Health in Action

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Health is more than this year’s Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy theme; it is the foundation for every planned session, unexpected learning moment, and conversation in Baltimore from June 8-11. The pre-conference kicked off with a range of discussions centered on the theme, including the state of Medicaid after H.R. 1, the connection between democracy and better health outcomes, and collaborations in public health funding.

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Health Philanthropy Working at the Intersections Between Critical Issues

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Health is more than this year’s Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy theme; it is the foundation for every planned session, unexpected learning moment, and conversation in Baltimore from June 8-11. The pre-conference kicked off with a range of discussions centered on the theme, including the state of Medicaid after H.R. 1, the connection between democracy and better health outcomes, and collaborations in public health funding.

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GIH Health Policy Update Newsletter

An Exclusive Resource for Funding Partners

The Health Policy Update is a newsletter produced in collaboration with Leavitt Partners and Trust for America’s Health. Drawing on GIH’s policy priorities outlined in our policy agenda and our strategic objective of increasing our policy and advocacy presence, the Health Policy Update provides GIH Funding Partners with a range of federal health policy news.

Requests for Proposals

Dogwood Health Trust RFP: October 2020

The Dogwood Health Trust approved $1 million for Racial Equity Community Grants to benefit historically underfunded organizations serving Black, indigenous, and communities of color.

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Requests for Proposals

Rural Health Foundation RFP: October 2020

The Rural Health Care Services Outreach Grant Program is a community-based program designed to expand, enhance, and sustain health care delivery in rural communities.

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Grants and Programs

Philanthropy @ Work – Grants and Programs – October 2020

The latest on grants and programs from the field.

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COVID-19 Grants and Programs – October 2020

The latest on COVID-19 grants and programs from the field.

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Addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress: Philanthropy’s Role in Fostering Grantee Resilience

Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees recently conducted a national research study on models and promising practices in addressing secondary traumatic stress. The full report and funder summary provide an important review of the field and recommendations on how funders can best support grantee organizations.

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