Deadlines in Health-Related Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda
This GIH policy resource details many of the health-related executive orders issued by the administration and includes a calendar of upcoming implementation deadlines.
GIH President and CEO Cara V. James Joined The Rural Impact Podcast for a Conversation about the Intersections of Policy and Philanthropy
On December 4, 2025, Cara V. James, President and CEO of Grantmakers In Health (GIH), was featured in an episode of The Rural Impact podcast. She joined Michelle Rathman, host of The Rural Impact and strategic communications advisor in health care policy, for a conversation on the intersections of policy and philanthropy, challenges with rural health funding, and more. “Policies that are impacting rural communities are…
2026 Congressional Calendar
Developed in collaboration with Leavitt Partners, this calendar tracks when each house of congress will be in session in 2026.
GIH Health Policy Update Newsletter
An Exclusive Resource for Funding Partners
The Health Policy Update is a newsletter produced in collaboration with Leavitt Partnersi 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.
A Few Thoughts 15 Years Later
As part of GIH’s ongoing work to support new conversion foundations, we invited Frances Sheehan, founding President and CEO of Brandywine Health Foundation, to share insights and advice on starting a health foundation.
Developing the Culture for Long-Term Success
As part of GIH’s ongoing work to support new conversion foundations, we invited Kim Moore, founding President of United Health Ministry Fund, to share insights and advice on starting a health foundation.
Call for Nominations: 2017 Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy
Nominate an outstanding health grantmaker to receive the 2017 Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, November 4, 2016.
Age-Friendly Communities: Cross-sector Collaboration at Work
For our communities to thrive and work for residents of all ages, we need to promote and support inclusive processes for engagement—processes that focus on improving communities for everyone as they age.
GIH to Identify New Site for 2017 Annual Conference
Grantmakers In Health (GIH) represents hundreds of philanthropic organizations from across the country. These foundations and corporate giving programs are deeply committed to health, equity, fairness, and opportunity for all people.




