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Views from the Field, GIH News, Philanthropy @ Work, and more…
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VIEWS FROM THE FIELD
Responsible Exits: Insights from Three Funders
Stephanie Teleki, Director of Learning and Impact, California Health Care Foundation
Laila Bell, Vice President of Learning and Impact, Skillman Foundation
Jaime Vazquez, Senior Associate of Planning and Evaluation, The Pew Charitable Trusts (formerly Omidyar Network)
Grantmakers In Health’s Maya Schane spoke with Stephanie Teleki of The California Health Care Foundation, Laila Bell of The Skillman Foundation, and Jaime Vazquez of The Pew Charitable Trusts about their recently published article in The Foundation Review, “When Shift Happens: Navigating Toward a Framework for Responsible Philanthropic Exits.”
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VIEWS FROM THE FIELD
The Keys to Successful Collaboration Between a State-based Health Foundation and a National Funder Collaborative
Jessi LaRose, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Missouri Foundation for Health
Talia Wright, Vice President of Philanthropic Engagement, Fund for a Safer Future
Discussions about firearms in the US are often focused on urban gun violence and mass shootings. But firearm injury and death is a public health crisis that touches every community—urban and rural, red states and blue—and it intersects with issues many health funders care about: mental health, suicide prevention, and health equity.
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VIEWS FROM THE FIELD
What We Heard When We Asked—and Why It Matters for Health Philanthropy Now
C.J. Eisenbarth Hager, Vice President for Grants, Episcopal Health Foundation
Over the past year, volatility and uncertainty have become defining features of the nonprofit landscape. Federal and state policy shifts, the cancelation of critical federal funding, delayed reimbursements, the unwinding of pandemic-era supports, and rising operating costs are converging. For many nonprofits, these pressures are no longer episodic; they shape everyday decisions about staffing, services, and sustainability.
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“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.
“Only by listening and learning from the communities we serve can we better understand the experiences, priorities, and challenges of those facing the greatest health needs. We will continue to invest in solutions led by those most affected, because true health equity can only be achieved when power and partnership are aligned.”
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GIH NEWS
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Remembering Patricia Mathews, Founding President and CEO of Northern Virginia Health Foundation
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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.
For more than 18 years, Pat served as the founding President and CEO of Northern Virginia Health Foundation (NVHF). In an NVHF interview conducted just before her retirement in 2024, Pat reflected on her time with the foundation and her commitment to improving the health of Northern Virginia communities. She noted several successes during her tenure, including bringing financial stability and growth to health care safety net clinics, supporting collaboratives between nonprofits and local governments, and commissioning data that allowed nonprofits and local governments to reassess their programmatic and funding priorities.
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Register Today for the 2026 GIH Annual Conference
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Discounted registration is now open to the 2026 Grantmakers In Health Annual Conference! Join hundreds of peers in health philanthropy for four days in Baltimore, MD, from June 8-11, 2025.
This year’s conference theme—Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Health—recognizes where we started as a nation 250 years ago, and that there is much still to be done to protect the fundamental freedoms essential to health and well-being. At this critical moment with so many issues facing our field, conference speakers and sessions will challenge us to craft a vision of health that works, not just for a few, but for all.
The annual conference this June will build on the momentum of last year’s, the largest yet, attended by over 800 seasoned experts and innovative practitioners from all over the country. Make sure you secure your seat for this year’s conference so you're the first to know about soon-to-be-announced site visits, speakers, and sessions. Here’s what you can do now:
- Register for early bird rates by April 17!
- Prepare to learn, connect, and grow by following along for speaker and session announcements.
- Plan your travel and accommodation to get the most out of your conference experience.
Register Now
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Thirty-nine Funders Join GIH in Support of Health Professionals
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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.”
The letter noted that public health professionals, social workers, and behavioral health professionals are essential to patient care and outcomes, as their work addresses the social, behavioral, and environmental factors fundamentally shaping health, and that constraining this crucial workforce will directly affect patient access to care, care coordination, and health outcomes.
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Philanthropy Careers
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Grantmakers In Health offers a listing of current professional opportunities in health philanthropy on the GIH website. |
Recent opportunities:
Click here to view the full list of opportunities
Submit an Opportunity to the GIH Career Board
Posts are free for GIH Funding Partners; for all others the cost is $99 for a 90-day post. At this time, we only accept positions based in health, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. GIH retains the right to review all posts for appropriateness and relevance to our community. Please contact us at info@gih.org with any questions.
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PHILANTHROPY
@ WORK
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Grants & Programs
Hellman Foundation (San Francisco, CA) • Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (Pottstown, PA)
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Transitions
Najah Bazzy (Ethel and James Flinn Foundation) • Charles Fields, Ravi Kavasery, and Mónica Morales (Blue Shield of California Foundation) • Christie L. Hager (Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts) • Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo (Missouri Foundation for Health) • Katherine Howitt (The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation) • Dr. Nora Suric (Health Foundation for Western & Central New York) • Annie Ulevitch (Hellman Foundation)
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