Social Innovation Fund
This webinar was an interactive panel discussion, moderated by Grantmakers for Children Youth & Families and Grantmakers In Health that provided the latest update on SIF and see a demonstration of the platform.
California Environmental Quality Act Reform: A Discussion with Environmental and Public Health
On this webinar, participants learned more about the environmental health and public health communities’ strategy to defend and protect the California Environmental Quality Act.
Advancing Policy Advocacy through General Operating Support Grants
This audioconference discussed how foundations are effectively managing general operating support grants to advance health policy goals.
The Intersection of Creativity, Health, and Aging
On this webinar, we explored how creative arts programs programs positively influence health outcomes, how funders are investing in programs, and the opportunities for health funders to collaborate and support this important field of work.
February Kids’ Access Funders Network Call
On this Kids’ Access Funders Network call participants learned more about the framework that states will use to create EHB plans, the implications for children and families, including children with special health care needs, and next steps.
Funders Breakfast at the National Summit on Advanced Illness Care: A Roadmap for Transformation
The funders breakfast at the National Summit on Advanced Illness Care: A Roadmap for Transformation was held on January 30, 2013 in Washington, D.C.
Harnessing National Efforts to Improve Birth Outcomes and Reduce Infant Mortality
On this webinar, participants learned more about national initiatives working to improve birth outcomes and discussed how foundations might engage in these efforts as well as support complementary programs in their regions, states, and communities.
Post-Election Philanthropy: Votes, Values, and Vision
Post-Election Philanthropy: Votes, Values, and Vision was held from December 17-18, 2012, in Washington, D.C.
Integrative Health and Seniors
On this webinar, participants learned more about innovative approaches to health and wellness for seniors.
Enrolling Young Adults: Outreach and Education Strategies From The Field
This webinar discussed the ways in which health foundations are poised to play a significant role in supporting state and local efforts to enroll all eligible residents into health insurance exchanges.
2012 Fall Forum: Health Care Transformed: Better Delivery for Those Most in Need
The 2012 GIH Fall Forum was held from November 15-16, 2012 in Washington, D.C.
Next Steps for Promoting Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care
Next Steps for Promoting Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care was held on November 14, 2012.
Protecting Our Nation’s Public Health Successes: Community Water Fluoridation
Using fluoridation as an example, this webinar explored how funders can address these real challenges to our nation’s public health institutions and build support for their continued existence and expansion.
Innovative Approaches to Wellness for Veterans and their Families
On this webinar, participants learned more about innovation approaches to health and wellness for military members, veterans, and their families; why this issue is important; and why foundations are investing in it.
The Sustainability of School-Based Health Care
On this webinar, speakers discussed the variables–and vagaries–associated with school-based health care sustainability, including which program characteristics and public policies best assure long-term fiscal health.
Forging Common Ground in Oral Health
On this webinar, Alliance Founding Board members Ralph Fuccillo of the DentaQuest Foundation and Steve Kess of Henry Schein, Inc. shared more about the work of the Alliance and why their organizations have contributed to support the common ground mission.
Upcoming Events on Population 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.