Ballot Measures: Advancing Health Policy through Direct Democracy
The citizen-initiative process, also known as direct democracy, gives the people the power to directly propose and pass new laws or constitutional amendments (depending on the state) by putting them up for a vote at the statewide or local level. 25 U.S. states and the District of Columbia allow for citizen-initiated ballot measures, which have been used to advance a broad range of health policy goals, including reproductive rights, Medicaid expansion, gun safety reform, minimum wage increases, and paid leave. This webinar explored recent ballot initiative campaigns and highlight the roles of health funders in building community power through direct democracy. Speakers included Chris Melody Fields Figueredo of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, Becky Gould of Nebraska Appleseed, and Ashley Dietz of the Florida Philanthropic Network.
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 under the new administration.
CDC Injury Center at Risk – What’s Ahead?
This webinar examined the Injury Center’s vital activities, explored potential threats to future capacity, and considers the role of health funders in supporting the Injury Center’s continued ability to track trends, conduct research, raise awareness, and implement prevention programs in partnership with states, localities, tribes, and nonprofit organizations.
Roundtable Discussion for Health Funders’ Policy Staff
Join this informal roundtable discussion to connect with your peers, explore pressing issues, and share your experiences supporting legal advocacy to advance policy change.
GIA & GIH Funder Briefing on the Older Americans Act Reauthorization
Despite bipartisan attempts until the 11th hour, the Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 was not passed. With a new Congress and Administration, there is a new landscape for what may come next for the OAA and other important health and aging policies. Join us for an update on OAA reauthorization, a discussion of national aging policy and funding, and GIH and GIA’s plans for supporting OAA reauthorization and other important aging policies in 2025. Speakers include Amy Gotwals of USAging and Marci Phillips of National Council on Aging.
Health Care Policy in 2025: What to Expect from Congress and the Trump Administration
In this timely webinar, experts from Leavitt Partners provided an overview of what to expect from Congress and the Administration, focusing on key legislative priorities and executive actions, and shared their predictions for what to watch over the first 100 days. Speakers addressed the role that budget reconciliation could play in shaping the nation’s policy landscape, the implications for funders, and the challenges and opportunities presented while navigating this expedited process.