Health Care for Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care
On this webinar, funders heard about the range of health care issues these young people face, examples of programs that assist them, and the ways in which philanthropy is making a difference in their lives.
Invitation to Innovation Funder Call Series – April
Grantmakers In Aging and Grantmakers In Health cosponsored a monthly series of funders-only discussions focused on the challenges of and opportunities for improving care for people with complex health and social needs.
A Call to Action for the 2020 Census
On this webinar, listeners heard from funders on how they have been engaging at the state and local levels and will leave with concrete next action steps for census engagement at your foundation and in your community.
Emergency Briefing on Adding Citizenship Question to the 2020 Census
Cosponsored with Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation On March 26, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced his decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 decennial census, in response to a request from the Department of Justice. The Secretary noted that he interviewed more than two dozen people and received more than 50 letters on…
Invitation to Innovation Funder Call Series – March
As part of our collaborative Invitation to Innovation initiative, Grantmakers In Aging and Grantmakers In Health cosponsored a monthly series of funders-only discussions focused on the challenges of and opportunities for improving care for people with complex health and social needs.
GIH Welcome Webinar
Participants in this webinar to learned more about GIH’s benefits, resources, and upcoming events, as well as ways to get involved. The webinar also provided an opportunity to meet GIH staff and ask questions about the organization.
A Conversation with Randy Pate of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
On this webinar, Randy Pate, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, talked to funders about CMS priorities and public-private collaboration opportunities.
Rethinking Democracy through Electoral Reform
With RCV already implemented in dozens of cities—and RCV and Fair Representation being proposed at more local and state levels—this webinar explored the current landscape of these reforms, highlighted benefits seen from them, and showed how funders are promoting these efforts.
Region 5 Opioid Funders Summit
The Region 5 Opioid Funders Summit was held from June 18-19, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.
Invitation to Innovation Funder Call Series – February
As part of our collaborative Invitation to Innovation initiative, Grantmakers In Aging and Grantmakers In Health cosponsored a monthly series of funders-only discussions focused on the challenges of and opportunities for improving care for people with complex health and social needs.
Civic Participation: Pathways to Effective State Funding Strategies
During this February First Monday + Election Series discussion, participants heard insights and data points uncovered from the Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation’s first State Funding Survey.
Caregiving: What Communities Need to Know
This webinar was a conversation with Dana Marie Kennedy, State Director of AARP Arizona, and taught how communities can adapt to the needs of family caregivers and provide the resources needed to support people aging in place.
An Invitation to Innovation: Better Grantmaking, Better Care, Better Outcomes for Vulnerable Populations and Communities
An Invitation to Innovation: Better Grantmaking, Better Care, Better Outcomes for Vulnerable Populations and Communities was held on January 30, 2018 in La Jolla, California.
Reflections on the Health Care System
On this webinar, Dr. Berwick shared his latest reflections on the future of quality improvement, including what’s at stake, possible directions forward, opportunities for leadership, and the importance of keeping sight of the long-term vision of optimizing health care system performance.
5 Legal Rules Every Foundation Should Know for the 2018 Elections
This webinar explored the breadth of activities foundations can legally engage in and fund while remaining nonpartisan leading up to the 2018 elections.
Better Care for Complex Needs: Priorities for the Field
This webinar taught us more about the development and evolution of The Playbook along with five priorities that funders may consider as they explore opportunities to improve care for people with complex health and social needs.
Upcoming Events on Oral Health
Roundtable Discussion for Health Funders’ Policy Staff
A growing number of health funders employ staff whose responsibilities focus exclusively or predominantly on public policy engagement. Do you lead your organization’s policy or government affairs work? Participants joined this informal roundtable discussion to connect with your peers, explore pressing issues, and share your experiences to engage communities in setting funders’ policy priorities. Agenda forthcoming.
GIH Health Policy Exchange 2025
The multi-day conference will provide opportunities for health funders focused on policy to network with policymakers and other funders, exchange ideas and best practices, and identify opportunities for collaboration. This year’s Health Policy Exchange will be held on November 19 – 21, 2025, at The Westin Arlington in Arlington, VA and will delve into how health philanthropy should address the unique policy challenges posed by our current moment.
Roundtable Discussion for Health Funders’ Policy Staff
A growing number of health funders employ staff whose responsibilities focus exclusively or predominantly on public policy engagement. Do you lead your organization’s policy or government affairs work? Join this informal roundtable discussion to connect with your peers, explore pressing issues, and share your experiences to engage communities in setting funders’ policy priorities.
On this webinar, we will hear from Sean McCluskie, Former Chief of Staff at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), regarding his reflections on the current health policy environment, as well as his advice for funders engaging in policy.