Supporting Family Caregivers: A Look at State and National Trends
Drawing from Caregiving in the U.S. 2015, this webinar explored the “new normal” of caregiving, which includes millennials, those ages 75 and older, and higher hour caregivers.
Children’s Access and Coverage
The webinar helped grantmakers understand the range of experiences (within and across states) that low-income families face in obtaining children’s health coverage, and considered strategies for improving access to care.
Lessons Learned in Supporting Health Care Quality
This webinar discussed the results of Aligning Forces for Quality (AF4Q), the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s effort to lift the overall quality of health care in 16 targeted markets throughout the country.
Addressing the Behavioral Health Needs of Older Adults
This webinar explored important behavioral health challenges facing older adults, some of the promising practices and interventions being studied and implemented, and opportunities for health funders to make a difference.
Spreading and Scaling Health Care Innovations that Improve Quality and Lower Costs
This webinar discussed efforts to transform U.S. primary care. The Peterson Center on Healthcare, established by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, has identified 10 distinguishing features of primary care practices that deliver high-quality care at a lower-than-average total cost and is examining how to replicate these features in other primary care practices.
Behavioral Health Equity: Advancing Systems Change
The 2015 GIH Fall Forum was held from November 19-20, 2015 in Washington, D.C.
Crafting Media Strategies that Accelerate Policy Change
This strategy session at the 2015 Fall Forum examined how the strategic use of media can expedite health policy objectives and will consider how funders can optimize their media investments.
2015 Fall Forum
The 2015 GIH Fall Forum was held from November 19-20, 2015 in Washington, D.C.
Partnering to Support Veterans and Military Families
This webinar discussed ways funders can integrate support into existing program areas, and to learn about resources available through the Veterans Philanthropy Exchange.
Advancing Children’s Health Care in Texas
Advancing Children’s Health Care in Texas was held on October 29, 2015 in Houston, Texas.
Building Public-Private Partnerships to Enhance Disaster Resilience: A Listening Session
Building Public-Private Partnerships to Enhance Disaster Resilience: A Listening Session was held on October 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
Making a Difference in Addressing the Graying of HIV and AIDS
This webinar provided an overview of the changing face of HIV and aging, including how HIV manifests among older adults, with a particular emphasis on diverse racial, ethnic, and geographical communities across the country.
Improving Integrated Care with Digital Technology Tools
This webinar discussed the opportunities and challenges health systems face when incorporating new technology in integrated care programs.
Upcoming Events on Health Equity and Social Justice
CEO Working Group Webinar: December Convening
Grantmakers In Health is pleased to convene the CEO Working Group to discuss challenges in our work and opportunities for collaboration as we move forward to achieve our health missions under the new administration. These calls are open to GIH Funding Partner CEOs, Presidents, Executive Directors, or the highest-ranking health staff at multi-issue foundations.
GIH Health Policy Exchange 2025
The GIH Health Policy Exchange provides policy-engaged funders with information on current issues, access to leading thinkers, and connections with grantmaking peers. This year’s theme is Protecting the Freedom to Give. Against a backdrop of recent federal funding cuts, executive orders, and threats to philanthropy, it is more important than ever for health funders to educate, advocate, and collaborate to support the people, places, and things that are important to us. This year’s Health Policy Exchange will be held November 18 – 21, 2025, at The Westin Arlington in Arlington, VA.
2026 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy
Every year, GIH brings together the bright minds, seasoned experts, and innovative practitioners working in health philanthropy to discuss the important issues facing the field.