Events
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Communities Fighting Back to Prevent Firearm Violence
VirtualCan communities sustain the fight against firearm violence amid shrinking federal support? In Newark, New Jersey, local funders and advocates are showing what’s possible.
This panel brings together public health leaders, funders, and community advocates for a conversation on how democratizing access to data can empower community organizations as collaborators for public safety, and how funders can invest in, scale, and sustain these efforts. Although this discussion is rooted in Newark’s urban setting, the approaches highlighted offer valuable lessons for all funders interested in community safety.
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Beyond H.R. 1: Protecting and Rebuilding Our Care Infrastructure
VirtualIn July 2025, H.R. 1 – also known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ (OBBB)- was signed into law. The law’s tax cuts for wealthy individuals and corporations were financed by unprecedented cuts to programs that provide life-saving care and support to millions of Americans. Many of the law’s most harmful provisions will take effect in January 2026 and beyond. Cuts to federal programs such as SNAP, Medicaid and Medicare , and added administrative expenses, will put huge pressure on state budgets. In the coming months, state policymakers will be making crucial decisions about raising revenue or making significant cuts to programs across the board providing critical supports for women, children, immigrants, older adults, and people with disabilities.
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Roundtable Discussion: Health Funders Communication and Policy Staff
VirtualGrantmakers in Health hosted a special joint call that combined the GIH Policy Staff Learning Community and the GIH Communications Staff Learning Community. We discussed the importance of communicating about policy changes in meaningful ways that engage communities and partners. In this informal conversation, we swapped strategies, illuminated solutions, and made connections. We kicked-off commentary provided by Gaby Molina of the Connecticut Health Foundation, Katie Peshek of The Colorado Health Foundation, Pang Randolph of the REACH Healthcare Foundation, and Glenn Schneider of The Horizon Foundation.
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New Vaccine Guidance: What Funders Should Know
VirtualThis timely webinar addressed the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) recent changes to routine vaccinations. Experts discussed the evolving pattern of vaccine recommendations, including the January 5 update to the Childhood Immunization Schedule, which reduces the number of routinely recommended vaccines and introduces new categories for high-risk groups and shared decisionmaking.
Our speakers will discuss what these changes mean for vaccine access, what to expect moving forward, and how crosssector partners are collaborating to ensure continued coverage. We will also highlight opportunities for philanthropy to get involved. -
Trump Accounts (530A Accounts) & Early Asset Building: Funder-Only Briefing
VirtualHosted by Asset Funders Network and presented in partnership with Grantmakers In Health, Economic Opportunity Funders, Tax Equity Funders Network, and Early Childhood Funders Collaborative. As asset funders, we know…
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