Letter from the President, Views from the Field, Grantmaker Focus, and more…
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November / December 2019
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In November 2012, I was named President and CEO of GIH. Shortly afterward, I described the opening phases of what I called GIH 3.0, a term I chose because I was GIH’s third president. GIH 3.0 built on the past accomplishments of the organization, while positioning it to continue being a relevant and high-quality resource for the field.
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Whether because of geographic distance in rural areas, being homebound at a residence, a shortage of health care professionals, or lack of transportation, there are a variety of reasons why a consumer might not be able to connect to their health care. Much work has been done to develop solutions to those problems, particularly using approaches that transcend traditional clinical models. Telehealth is one such solution that is gaining traction at an ever-increasing rate.
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As a philanthropy-serving organization that focuses on expanding investments to advance environmental literacy and connect people to nature, Blue Sky Funders Forum seeks to bridge silos and unite funders who share the belief that the benefits of meaningful time spent outdoors lead to stronger and healthier people, communities, and ecosystems.
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Over the last year, Public Private Strategies conducted research funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to better understand opportunities for philanthropy to engage small business in advancing a “Culture of Health” and to uncover ways to effectively and efficiently engage small business.
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“In our community-based work, we find ourselves having moved into a position of power that we did not intend, and now have to be more deliberate about transitioning it back to the community it belongs to.”
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GIH NEWS
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Days Remain to Recognize An Outstanding Grantee or Grantmaker
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Nominate an outstanding grantee or grantmaker for the Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy and Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy today! Submissions are due on Friday, December 6. To learn more, click here. |
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New Survey: How Health Funders Are Approaching HEAL Funding
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Grantmakers In Health is pleased to announce the release of results from our latest survey of the field, How Health Funders are Approaching Healthy Eating/Active Living (HEAL) Funding 2019. Over the past two decades, HEAL funding has become increasingly diverse in approach, frame, and focus. To better understand current trends and priorities, GIH surveyed its Funding Partner organizations in April 2019. This survey provides valuable insights into how and where funders are directing their resources and the perceived challenges to continued funding of the issue.
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A Refreshed GIH.org
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We are excited to announce the launch of a reimagined GIH.org. From refreshed aesthetics to enhanced functionality, the new website provides seamless access to the GIH tools, resources, and knowledge that matter most to you. In the coming months, we will continue to expand our online tools and resources and introduce fresh content on our blog. We encourage you to explore the new website and to contact us with questions and suggestions at website@gih.org. To stay up-to-date on the latest from GIH, sign up to receive the GIH Bulletin and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. |
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Welcoming New GIH Funding Partners
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GIH is pleased to welcome ClearWay Minnesota, Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation, and Premera Blue Cross Social Impact team as new Funding Partners! |
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Save the Date for #GIHac 2020
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Remember to save the date for the 2020 Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy, June 17-19 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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PHILANTHROPY @ WORK |
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Grants & Programs
Allegany Franciscan Ministries (Palm Harbor, FL) • The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation (Detroit, MI) • California Endowment (Los Angeles, CA) • Connecticut Health Foundation (Hartford, CT) • Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts (Worcester, MA) • New York Community Trust (New York, NY) • New York State Health Foundation (New York, NY) • Obici Healthcare Foundation (Suffolk, VA) • Paso del Norte Health Foundation (El Paso, TX) • Stupski Foundation (San Francisco, CA) • The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation (Owings Mills, MD)
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Transitions
Stephen L. Everette (Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis) • Jenny Parker (CDC Foundation) • John Robertson (Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation) • Annie Wong (Blue Shield of California Foundation)
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Reports
RCHN Community Health Foundation (New York, NY)
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Awards
Maine Health Access Foundation (Augusta, ME)
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Requests for Proposals
AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation (Wilmington, DE) • Retirement Research Foundation (Chicago, IL)
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