NCOA Age + Action 2024
Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA, United StatesOn May 7, 2024, Grantmakers In Health (GIH) and Grantmakers In Aging (GIA) cohosted a funders-only meeting at the National Council on Aging’s Age + Action 2024 conference. The session, “Driving Change through Public-Private Collaboration,” focused on bridging connections between the public and private sectors to improve the health and well-being of older adults in the U.S.
Responsible and Equitable Use of Artificial Intelligence by Foundations
Participants joined this discussion to learn about the collaborative process that resulted in this first version of the framework and to gain a deeper understanding of the framework's design principles and how they foster equity, transparency, and responsible AI adoption.
Harm Reduction in Housing Justice: Values, Policy, and Services
This facilitated discussion will explore how harm reduction measures—both shelters and drug-specific policies—fit within the broader values of housing justice and will provide practical guidance for funders working at the intersection of health and housing.
Food and Nutrition Policy in Indian Country
Participants learned about the federal and state policy landscape at that time, opportunities and challenges facing advocates, and community-based strategies that were making a difference in communities across Indian Country.
Advocacy for the Older Americans Act Reauthorization: What Can My 501c 3 Foundation Do?
Participants convened for a workshop that provided a clear understanding of what advocacy activities your 501(c)(3) organization can engage in, what communications count as lobbying, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy.
Roundtable Discussion for Health Funders’ Policy Staff
Join this informal roundtable discussion to connect with your peers, explore pressing issues, and share your experiences collaborating with philanthropic liaisons in state government.
State-based Advocacy for the Public’s Health
Participants joined this informal discussion to learn about the state of public health advocacy, what funders are currently doing to bolster public health advocacy, and what they can do.
Funding Like You Want to Win: Philanthropy & Movement Investments
In this conversation, we heard from leaders at the forefront of efforts to build a more inclusive, healthier, safer, and more prosperous multi-racial democracy, as well as learn from foundations that have embraced movement-centered strategies.
Roundtable Discussion for Health Funders’ Policy Staff
Participants joined this informal roundtable discussion to connect with peers, explore pressing issues and share experiences monitoring the use of artificial intelligence in public benefit programs, such as Medicaid.
CEO Working Group Webinar
In this webinar, leaders in health philanthropy were joined by expert speaker Dr. Hahrie Han of Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Han shared her thoughts on the fundamental need for collective action to address the most intractable problems in health and how funders can become involved or deepen their involvement in strengthening democracy.
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