Funder Meetup: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Updates
This virtual briefing provided an update on our activities, the latest intel on the OAA reauthorization, and a preview of upcoming opportunities to learn about and influence aging funding and policy.
One Year Later: Medicaid Enrollment After the End of the Public Health Emergency
Participants joined this webinar to hear about the status of Medicaid enrollment one year after the public health emergency ended.
NCOA Age + Action 2024
On May 7, 2024, Grantmakers In Health (GIH) and Grantmakers In Aging (GIA) cohosted a funders-only meeting at the National Council on Aging’s Age + Action 2024 conference. The session, “Driving Change through Public-Private Collaboration,” focused on bridging connections between the public and private sectors to improve the health and well-being of older adults in the U.S.
Advocacy for the Older Americans Act Reauthorization: What Can My 501c 3 Foundation Do?
Participants convened for a workshop that provided a clear understanding of what advocacy activities your 501(c)(3) organization can engage in, what communications count as lobbying, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy.
Responsible and Equitable Use of Artificial Intelligence by Foundations
Participants joined this discussion to learn about the collaborative process that resulted in this first version of the framework and to gain a deeper understanding of the framework’s design principles and how they foster equity, transparency, and responsible AI adoption.
State-based Advocacy for the Public’s Health
Participants joined this informal discussion to learn about the state of public health advocacy, what funders are currently doing to bolster public health advocacy, and what they can do.
Roundtable Discussion for Health Funders’ Policy Staff
Participants joined this informal roundtable discussion to connect with peers, explore pressing issues and share experiences monitoring the use of artificial intelligence in public benefit programs, such as Medicaid.
Roundtable Discussion for Health Funders’ Policy Staff
Join this informal roundtable discussion to connect with your peers, explore pressing issues, and share your perspectives on how election results are likely to influence your organization’s approach to policy change.
Upcoming Events on Population Health
CEO Working Group Webinar
Grantmakers In Health is pleased to convene the CEO Working Group to discuss challenges in our work and opportunities for collaboration as we move forward to achieve our health missions. These calls are open to GIH Funding Partner CEOs, Presidents, or Executive Directors. During these candid, confidential conversations, philanthropic leaders share information, swap strategies, raise concerns, and ask for one another’s advice. Reach out to Ann Rodgers to learn more.
Passed in July 2025, H.R. 1 is now entering its implementation phase, with significant implications on state operations and budgets—particularly related to changes in Medicaid and SNAP programs. In this webinar, we will explore H.R. 1 implementation with two organizations that are dedicating resources to tracking its impact and supporting states as they respond. Speakers include: Alison Betty of alignco, Patti Boozang of Manatt Health, and Timothy Shaw of Aspen Institute.
Values, Voice, and H.R. 1: When Should Foundations Speak Out?
The stakes for health remain high in 2026 as implementation of H.R. 1 ushers in harmful changes to health and social safety net programs. Foundations are increasingly speaking publicly about the damaging effects of these and other federal actions on the health of communities. This webinar will explore when and how to issue a public statement. Chrystal Okonta, Director of FGS Global’s Health team, will discuss key factors when crafting a public statement such as urgency, mission alignment, and organizational capacity. Kerry Jones Waring, Vice President for Communications at the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York, will share the foundation’s decision process, advice for crafting messages, and managing feedback.