Press Forward: Revitalizing Local Journalism and Restoring Trust in Media

August 21, 2024

This webinar introduced health funders to Press Forward, a national movement revitalizing local media and sources of information. Press Forward’s Associate Director, Christina Shih, discussed ways funders can engage with the initiative including pooled funds, aligned grantmaking, and local chapters. Taryn Fort, Senior Director of Communications and External Influence at The Colorado Health Foundation and Nora Ferrell, Director of Communications at the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, will share how support for local journalism aligns with their foundations’ work to advance health and equity, as well as why they are part of Press Forward.

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Improving the Lives of Children and Families – The Hidden Gem of the Tax Code

August 5, 2024

Please join the Tax Equity Funders Network for an in-person convening titled, “Improving the Lives of Children and Families – The Hidden Gem of the Tax Code” as part of the 2024 Prosperity Summit.

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Birth Equity Funders Summit: Aligning Strategies to Advance Equitable Birth Outcomes

April 2, 2024

This summit, designed exclusively for funders, provided comprehensive strategies, tools, playbooks, and deep learning opportunities, while fostering immediate implementation and collaboration. Acknowledging the underrepresentation of professionals from ethnically marginalized backgrounds, including BIPOC grantmakers, we supported, empowered, and created a safe space for these voices. Participants took away tangible insights and clear expectations for advancing equitable birth outcomes.

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Funding Like You Want to Win: Philanthropy & Movement Investments

February 16, 2024

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.

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The Role Community Health Workers Can Play to Improve Maternal Mental Health

December 19, 2023

This webinar explored the issues states, community health workers and the field must navigate to integrate community health workers into Medicaid and other public financing mechanisms and ensure adequate payment models, provider quality standards and workforce development strategies.

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