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.
Enrollment Results and Opportunities for 2015
This webinar provided updates on the federal funding picture, programming and coalition building efforts, and state and local outreach and enrollment opportunities.
Environmental Health Science Updates: The Basics, the Latest, and the Impacts
This webinar provided highlights of new research identifying how environmental conditions affect people’s health and children’s healthy development, and documenting how science lessons can lead to better health protection.
Improving the Health of Parents, Children, and Families through Public-Private Collaboration
Improving the Health of Parents, Children, and Families through Public-Private Collaboration was held on December 12, 2014 in Washington, D.C.
Setting the Conditions for Health: Promoting Equity for Boys and Men of Color
The health and well-being indicators for young men and boys of color fall at the bottom of nearly every scale. Increasing opportunities for this population will require holistic approaches that act on the root causes of inequity. This webinar highlighted strategies funders are using to improve the lives of young men and boys of color…
Examining the Results: Children, Families, and the ACA
This webinar explored the latest research, and discussed challenges and opportunities for philanthropy regarding children, families and the ACA.
Foundations and Health Reform
Foundations and Health Reform was held on November 6, 2014 in Washington, D.C.
One Size Does Not Fit All: Foundation Roles in Policy Change
One Size Does Not Fit All: Foundation Roles in Policy Change was held on November 5, 2014 in Washington, D.C.
Warrior Wellness: Promoting Health for Veterans and Military Families
Warrior Wellness: Promoting Health for Veterans and Military Families was held on November 5, 2014 in Washington, D.C.
Taking a Collective Approach to Reducing Diabetes Disparities
This webinar highlighted lessons learned and promising practices from Together on Diabetes, an initiative designed to reduce disparities in type 2 diabetes through strategic partnerships, community-based supportive services, and patient-centered models of care.
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in New Mexico
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in New Mexico was held on October 30, 2014 in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.
Upcoming Events on Population Health
Steady Voices in Unsteady Times: Strategies for Communicating in Crisis
Communicating effectively in times of crisis is essential for maintaining public trust and organizational reputation. It can also minimize the spread of false or misleading information. This virtual workshop is designed to support health funders’ efforts to effectively communicate while managing potential risks of ideologically- and politically-driven threats. Beth Tritter and Chrystal Okonta from FGS Global will lead the program. Participants will learn how to prepare for a communications crisis and test drive practical tools for managing and responding. Working in groups, participants will also work to address a plausible and timely challenge using best practices and core principles of effective crisis response.
CEO Discussion on Emerging Challenges
Health funder CEOs are grappling with a fast-changing operating environment affecting many aspects of their work. As a response, Grantmakers In Health (GIH) is convening a special webinar on Monday, October 6 at 4:30pm ET to help CEOs navigate philanthropy’s emerging challenges and share resources GIH has created to assist in meeting the moment. We will be joined by GIH’s legal advisors, who will provide a rundown of the current legal landscape, as well as representatives from FGS Global, GIH’s crisis communications consultants. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and provide insights.
CEO Working Group Webinar: New CEOs
It is a difficult time for many, but especially for those who are new to their role. Grantmakers In Health is pleased to convene the CEO Working Group in October, to offer foundation leaders who have been in their position for less than five years the opportunity to discuss the challenges they are facing as new CEOs with one another and seasoned leaders in the field. These calls are open to GIH Funding Partner CEOs, Presidents, Executive Directors, or the highest-ranking health staff at multi-issue foundations. During these candid, confidential conversations, philanthropic leaders share information, swap strategies, raise concerns, and ask for one another’s advice.