Social Connectedness and Health: A Fresh Approach to Community-Driven Grantmaking

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation sought to engage the public in learning about social connectedness and the impact those connections can have on health.

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Equity for All: Elevating LGBT Health

Equity for All: Elevating LGBT Health was held in Chicago, Illinois on June 14, 2013.

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Building a Strong Foundation: Creating and Communicating a Health Equity Grantmaking Strategy

Building a Strong Foundation: Creating and Communicating a Health Equity Grantmaking Strategy was held in Chicago, Illinois on June 13, 2013.

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Ensuring Equality for LGBT Communities

An important role that philanthropy can play is as a voice and an advocate for the most vulnerable and marginalized populations, including the LGBT population. In states like Missouri, providing this voice is not always easy or popular. Grantmakers must talk about what is required to remove barriers, increase awareness, and improve outcomes.

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Latinos and Health Care: Assets and Opportunities in the South

Latinos and Health Care: Assets and Opportunities in the South was held from May 9-10, 2013 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Leveraging the BP Settlement Health Outreach Program to Address Disparities in the Gulf Coast

On this webinar, funders learned more about the opportunities to leverage the BP investment to promote health among those affected by the oil spill.

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Latinos and Health Care: An Opportunity for Philanthropy

Latinos are the nation’s largest ethnic minority, comprising 15 percent of the U.S. population. This Views from the Field article discusses how philanthropy can develop effective grantmaking strategies and leverage community partnerships to meet the needs and leverage the assets of the Latino population.

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2013 GIH Annual Meeting on Health Philanthropy

2013 GIH Annual Meeting on Health Philanthropy was held from March 13-15, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

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Solving the Connecticut Data Deficit through Collaboration

Without data that could be monitored over time, how could those interested in improving the health of Connecticut residents track progress or measure success?

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Roots of Health Inequity

This webinar introduced health funders to Roots of Health Inequity, a Web-based course developed by the National Association of County & City Health Officials.

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