Featured Resources

bi3 Article: Trust-Based Philanthropy is Grounded in Mutual Accountability and Learning

A new article shows how applying a trust-based philanthropy lens helps funders capture the full impact of grants, describes how bi3 evaluates initiatives, and how building funder-grantee relationships grounded in power-sharing, transparency, and mutual accountability helps achieve greater impact.

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New Competency Model for Foundation Program Officers Released

The Dorothy A. Johnson Center on Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University has released a competency model for foundation program officers.

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Taking A cultivate approach to Improve Community Health

Health foundations are increasingly recognizing that their mission is not simply to award grants to deserving nonprofit organizations, but rather to play a catalytic role in improving the conditions that influence health, especially at a population level.

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Latest Resources

Vitalyst Health Foundation

Learn more about Vitalyst Health Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.

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HealthSpark Foundation

Learn more about HealthSpark Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.

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The Colorado Trust

Learn more about The Colorado Trust’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.

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The New York State Health Foundation

Learn more about The New York State Health Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.

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A Few Thoughts 15 Years Later

As part of GIH’s ongoing work to support new conversion foundations, we invited Frances Sheehan, founding President and CEO of Brandywine Health Foundation, to share insights and advice on starting a health foundation.

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Developing the Culture for Long-Term Success

As part of GIH’s ongoing work to support new conversion foundations, we invited Kim Moore, founding President of United Health Ministry Fund, to share insights and advice on starting a health foundation.

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Paso del Norte Health Foundation

Learn more about The Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation

Learn more about Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation’s mission, vision, and approach in this Grantmaker Focus profile.

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Adaptive Leadership: The Next Requirement for Sustainable Community Health Improvements?

Funders have an obligation to go beyond providing programmatic or operational funding. They must play a larger role if they are to contribute to meaningful and sustained change and responsibly steward the resources in their trust.

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Connect With Funder Peers on Governance and Operations 

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Trustee Resources

Explore this page to browse resources, publications, and events related to foundation trustees.