How Philanthropy Can Act to Stop the Ebola Crisis
This webinar described how international work is addressing the immediate needs of patients as well as long-term systems change, the ways in which philanthropy’s investments can make a difference, and how places like New York are preparing for the implications of the crisis.
ACA and Tax Time 2015: What You Need to Know
Listen to this webinar to learn what funders need to know for the upcoming tax season.
Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Breast Cancer
This webinar explored strategies aimed at reducing racial and ethnic disparities in breast cancer diagnosis, care, and mortality.
Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization
Listen to this webinar to learn what funders need to know about reauthorization, including communications and messaging, and to hear discussion about what philanthropy might do.
The Latest Research on Mind-Body Approaches
This webinar discussed the latest scientific research on the effectiveness of complementary health therapies.
Prioritizing America’s Youngest Children
In this webinar, speakers discussed foundation strategies that address early childhood.
Youth Wellness: Addressing Trauma and Promoting Whole Health
In this webinar, participants heard from experts from two community-based models using trauma-informed care approaches to support wellness in children and caregivers.
Outreach and Enrollment Learning Community – July
On our July call, we discussed outreach to small businesses and employers. Guest speakers included Brooke Bell of the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Elisabeth Benjamin of Community Service Society of New York, and Kevin Lewis of Maine Community Health Options. Please read the related…
A Long and Dangerous Road: How Funders Can Respond to the Surge of Unaccompanied Children Migrating to the United States
This webinar discussed the growing humanitarian crisis and the role funders can play in responding to the needs of unaccompanied immigrant children who are being cared for in communities across the country.
Monitoring the Impact of the ACA (Part Two)
This call built further on the recent GIH webinar, Monitoring the Impact of the ACA. Participants took a deeper dive into the work being done and the approaches being taken and explored possibilities for coordinating efforts.
Understanding Pediatric Dental Benefits in the ACA
This webinar provided an overview of the pediatric dental benefit, explored implementation challenges and opportunities for philanthropy.
Optimal Healing Environments: Creating a Culture of Wellness
This webinar featured organizations that have adopted a holistic healing framework and discussed ways philanthropy can help optimize wellness and prevention.
Outreach and Enrollment Learning Community – June
This month’s call was an exchange of ideas on grantmaker roles in outreach and enrollment going forward.
2015 GIH Annual Conference: Call for Sessions
Pathways to Health One of the most exciting things about working in health philanthropy today is witnessing the plethora of strategies that health funders have at their disposal. Most grantmakers share a similar vision: for individuals, families, and communities to achieve health, resilience, healing, and well-being. But there are many routes to that destination. By…
Integrated Care: Building a Skilled Workforce
This webinar discussed the latest research on workforce competencies and shared examples of successful integrated care practices.
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in Texas
Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in Texas was held on June 3, 2014 in Austin, Texas.
Outreach and Enrollment Learning Community – May
With support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, GIH convened this learning community for funders who have been supporting ACA outreach and enrollment efforts.
The Affordable Care Act and Pregnant Women
This webinar explored current eligibility levels and benefits that can help improve women’s health, potential coverage gaps for women who may become pregnant or who are pregnant, and potential roles funders can play.
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.