Protecting the Freedom to Give

November 18 – 21, 2025 • Arlington, VA

The GIH Health Policy Exchange provides policy-engaged funders with information on current issues, access to leading thinkers, and connections with grantmaking peers. This year’s theme is Protecting the Freedom to Give. Against a backdrop of recent federal funding cuts, executive orders, and threats to philanthropy, it is more important than ever for health funders to educate, advocate, and collaborate to support the people, places, and things that are important to us.

Upcoming Convenings

2025 Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership Meeting

10/2/2025 Update:  Due to the federal government shutdown, our federal government colleagues may be unable to attend this meeting. GIH and NRHA will co-host the Tribal Health Funders Workshop and Annual Meeting, and the meetings will proceed as scheduled. Thank you for your patience as GIH and NRHA works to update the meeting to reflect…

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2026 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy

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.

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