Submit a Session Proposal for the 2027 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy

We invite you to submit a session proposal for the 2027 Grantmakers In Health (GIH) Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy, From Meetings to Movements: Transforming Health, which will be held in person in Chicago, Illinois, from June 28 to July 1, 2027. From Meetings to Movements: Transforming Health  Forty-five years ago, a small group of…

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Make Connections to Create a Movement for Rural Health

On Thursday, September 24, the Annual Meeting of the Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership kicked off in downtown Bethesda, MD. Selected highlights from the convening’s first day setting the stage for a full day of sessions and networking opportunities centered on how collaboration can build on progress already underway in rural and tribal communities, including rural health transformation efforts.

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NJ SNIP: Supporting Behavioral Health Access Through Trust-based Grantmaking

Amid shifting federal health care funding, grants that enable health care safety net entities to respond to the changing landscape can unlock immense value. This form of grantmaking puts daily program-related decisions in the hands of people doing the work, allowing organizations to develop and sustain staff positions, workflows, and programs that reflect their priorities.

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Leaning Into Radical Collaboration Will Advance Your Focused Mission

At this year’s GIH annual conference, I found myself surrounded by hundreds of philanthropic leaders deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of their communities. Again and again, I met funders whose work was grounded in a particular place, population, or issue. These funders know their communities intimately. They understand local history, relationships, and the needs of their communities. Their focus is one of their greatest strengths.

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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.

U.S. Attorney General Issues New Guidance on DEI Programs and Policies

This resource provides an overview of a Department of Justice memorandum from the Attorney General on the application of federal antidiscrimination laws to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs the administration alleges involve “discriminatory practices.”

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The One Big Beautiful Bill: Top Tax Takeaways for Nonprofits

This resource provides a rundown on the top tax takeaways for nonprofits from the July 4, 2025, budget reconciliation bill.

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2025 Call for Grantmakers In Health Board Nominations

Grantmakers In Health, an educational organization serving staff, executives, and trustees of foundations and corporate giving programs working in the health field, is seeking nominations for its board of directors for terms beginning in March 2026.

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2025 Congressional Calendar

Developed in collaboration with Leavitt Partners, this calendar tracks when each house of congress will be in session in 2025.

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Policy Resource: Overview of Congressional Staff and Member Outreach

Developed in collaboration with Leavitt Partners, this resource provides a detailed overview of how congressional offices, committees, and leadership are staffed. In addition, it provides recommended best practices for meeting with Members of Congress and their staff.

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Policy Resource: Overview of the 119th Congress

Developed in collaboration with Leavitt Partners, this resource provides a detailed overview of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, including leadership in both houses and key committee and subcommittee members.

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