Public Policy Engagement During an Election Year
Political elections create both challenges and opportunities for foundations seeking to inform and influence the public policy process. Philanthropic organizations have broad latitude to conduct or sponsor a variety of policyrelated activities, and this flexibility includes the ability to promote civic engagement and encourage informed participation in democratic elections.
GIH Bulletin: February 2012
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Foundation (Jacksonville) has awarded a $125,000 grant to ChildObesity180 to support its Active Schools Acceleration Project Innovation Competition.
Forging Stronger Relationships with State Title V Agencies
Although philanthropy has a long history of working with state government to advance health goals, partnerships with Title V agencies appear to be relatively uncommon. Shared strategic vision between the two sectors can lead to collaborations to improve the health of women, children, and families.
GIH Bulletin: January 2012
Allegany Franciscan Ministries (Palm Harbor, FL) awarded grants totaling $4.5 million to 83 Florida-based, nonprofit community organizations.
GIH Bulletin: December 2011
Grantmakers In Health would like to thank those who authored Views from the Field articles, on-line supplements to the GIH Bulletin, in 2011. The articles are available on the “Publications” section of www.gih.org.
GIH Bulletin: November 2011
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation (Detroit) announced intended funding of approximately $500,000 through its eighth patient safety initiative.
GIH Bulletin: October 2011
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation (Baton Rouge) announced intended funding through challenge grants to Louisiana-based nonprofits to address the state’s rising obesity rates.
GIH Bulletin: September 2011
Archstone Foundation (Long Beach CA) approved 16 grants totaling $1.6 million. Approximately $1.3 million was awarded to 11 organizations under the foundation’s responsive grantmaking portfolio in response to a request for proposals for the Creating Aging Friendly Communities
Shedding Light on Maternal Mortality
This Issue Focus discusses maternal mortality in the United States, its rising rate in recent years, and key disparities in the rate based on race/ethnicity and class. It will also offer strategies and examples for funders to improve and promote the health of women and children before, during, and after pregnancy and childbirth.
Covering Children Under the Affordable Care Act: Minding the Gaps
While millions of children and their families stand to gain access to affordable coverage through the Affordable Care Act, a significant subset of children is vulnerable to being excluded. Nearly 20 million children live in nontraditional family arrangements that potentially create barriers to accessing health coverage.