Grantmakers In Health (GIH) is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Patricia Mathews, a longtime fixture in health philanthropy and a former member of the GIH board of directors. Please join us in celebrating Patricia Mathews’ memory, as well as her many contributions to the field of health philanthropy and GIH.
Read More →2026 Call for Nominations
Nominate a Rising Star for the 2026 Terrance Keenan Institute for Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy.
The nomination period is now open! The program emphasizes leadership development, exploration of critical issues facing the field, and building collegial connections that can endure throughout fellows’ careers.
Terrance Keenan Institute fellows will spend two days with seasoned leaders from the field of health philanthropy. The institute will take place October 7-8, 2026, in Washington, DC.
Nominations must be received by Thursday, March 26th.
On March 2, Grantmakers In Health (GIH) and 39 co-signers submitted a joint letter to the U.S. Department of Education commenting on a proposed rule that would narrow the definition of which graduate programs qualify as “professional degrees” for federal student loan purposes, affecting how much students in certain health fields may borrow.
“Finalizing this rule could make graduate education less affordable and disrupt health workforce pipelines, potentially discouraging students from entering essential health and human-services professions,” GIH President and CEO Cara V. James wrote in the letter. “Excluding these degrees could limit access to advanced training, exacerbate workforce shortages, and increase health inequities across the country.”
One year ago, as we were just one month into the new administration, I wrote that “At a moment when so much has been described as ‘unprecedented,’ and so much of what we value is being attacked, we need to ask ourselves as individuals, organizations, and a field, what do we stand for? What values do we hold, and what will we do and say to defend them?” Today, the answers to these questions are needed more urgently than ever.
Read More →Crisis and Strategic Communications Resources
Crisis Resources for Grantees
As non-profits face new challenges in the current policy landscape, effective crisis management has become essential. This Grantmakers In Health toolkit provides resources and action steps for grantee nonprofits before, during, and after a crisis.
Policy and Advocacy Resources
GIH maintains a library of policy and legal strategy resources for its Funding Partners.
Recent resources include:
• Deadlines in Health-Related Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda
December 19, 2025• 2026 Congressional Calendar
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Behavioral Health Strategies
GIH conducted a survey in late 2024 on funder engagement in behavioral health. This fact sheet, based on a sample of 139 health funders, summarizes the current trends, gaps, successes and challenges for funders. It also highlights philanthropy’s continued commitment to behavioral health while also signaling concern about the upcoming funding environment.
St. David’s Foundation
“The greatest health challenges we face today are rooted in deep inequities—not only in access to care, but in opportunity, agency, and voice. Our most recent Community Health Needs Assessment highlights our research upon which we build our impact work. At St. David’s Foundation, we are committed to removing barriers, investing in community-led solutions, and working alongside our partners to build a Central Texas where everyone can thrive.”
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Learning Communities
GIH provides ongoing opportunities for sharing, networking, and collaborating around specific topics or functions in health philanthropy. Each Learning Community uses an online platform plus a mix of webinars, in-person meetings, resource sharing, and surveys to provide an in-depth look at its subject.
Trustee Tools and Resources
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