The Vital Ingredients to Better Health for All
Reporting on the final day of the conference, the focus shifted towards recognizing the immense opportunity for philanthropy to make progress through collaboration. We can take inspiration from the people who united 250 years ago to work together in the service of a greater vision: a nation of the people, by the people, and for the people.
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.
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.
GIH Health Policy Update Newsletter
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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.
New York State Health Foundation RFP: April 2018
The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) announced an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) to support projects that seek system improvements, practice innovations, or policy reforms designed to benefit and empower patients and consumers.
Philanthropy @ Work – Grants and Programs – April 2018
The latest on grants and programs from the field.
Maine Health Access Foundation Report: April 2018
The Maine Health Access Foundation released a newly completed analysis by Manatt Health of the state budget impact of Medicaid expansion in Maine.
Grantmakers In Health Announces 2018 Award Winners
Grantmakers In Health is pleased to announce Michael Brown, Vice President, Community Programs of the Seattle Foundation, as the 2018 recipient of the Terrance Keenan Leadership Award, and Elisabeth Arenales, Director of the Colorado Center on Law and Policy’s Health Program, as the 2018 recipient of the Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy.
Elisabeth Arenales to Be Honored with Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy
Elisabeth Arenales, Director of the Colorado Center on Law and Policy’s Health Program, will receive Grantmakers In Health’s 2018 Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy.




