Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Health
Two hundred and fifty years ago America’s founders came together to say the current system of government was not working for them. This act sparked the birth of a new nation founded on principles of freedom, equality, and democracy. The document they signed clearly articulates the founders’ belief in the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Health—and the ability to lead a healthy and productive life—is deeply intertwined with these ideals.
Today, cuts to critical health and social programs; attacks on freedom of speech; threats to non-profit organizations; and federal overreach threaten our fundamental freedoms as well as our health and well-being. The 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding is an ideal backdrop for us to come together and craft a vision for health that works for everyone.
Call for Proposals
The 2026 GIH annual conference is an important opportunity for the field of heath philanthropy to collectively explore new ideas and innovative partnerships designed to advance health and equity. GIH is looking for action-oriented session proposals that explore how funders are:
- Responding to the changing political landscape, including shifts in policy, funding cuts, and agency restructuring;
- Supporting the fundamental freedoms and principles on which our country was founded;
- Advancing policy, including legal advocacy;
- Supporting communications and narrative change work;
- Improving and reimagining our health system;
- Empowering communities and fostering collaboration with other funders and across sectors;
- Responding to attacks on health equity and diversity, equity, and inclusion;
- Defending against threats to philanthropic giving; and that
- Showcase innovative work in Baltimore, the state of Maryland, and Washington, DC.
Save the dates
The 2026 Grantmakers In Health (GIH) Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy, will be held on June 8 – 12 in Baltimore, MD, at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor.
Every year, GIH brings together the bright minds, seasoned experts, and innovative practitioners working in health philanthropy to discuss the important issues facing the field.
Explore 2024 GIH Annual Conference Reports and Video Recordings
Reports from the conference plus recordings have been posted! Watch the Opening Plenary: The Freedom to Give, hear reflections on Medicaid, Medicare, and the Older Americans Act: 60 Years Later, get inspired by the remarks from the Terrance Keenan and Andy Hyman Awards Winners, and delve into a case study of disaster recovery with 20 Years of Rebuilding Since Hurricane Katrina.
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The annual conference is an excellent opportunity for grantmakers to:
Learn
Past meetings have addressed areas ranging from access to civic engagement and youth violence prevention.
Connect
Connect with peers around the country working on the issues that matter most to you.
Grow
Hear diverse perspectives from cutting-edge experts in the field.
Funder takeaways include:
- a deeper understanding of important topics
- an introduction to key players
- ideas about how to apply learning to the work
- strategies for foundations of all sizes
- provocative keynotes from today’s leading experts and
- programming designed for philanthropic leaders, staff, and trustees
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