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Letter from the President, Views from the Field, Grantmaker Focus, and more…
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VIEWS FROM THE FIELD
Beyond Innovation: How Philanthropy Can Strengthen Systems to Improve Rural Health Outcomes
Dr. Elizabeth Ruen, Rural Healthcare Program Officer, Helmsley Charitable Trust
Sometimes innovation in philanthropy is associated with breakthrough technologies or new medical discoveries. But some of the most impactful investments fund something less visible: the coordination of people, protocols, and institutions already in place so they work together seamlessly to save lives.
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VIEWS FROM THE FIELD
Healthier Information Ecosystems: Strategies for Health Philanthropy
Diana L. Stilwell, Strategy Lead, Eyes on Health
Elizabeth Gould, Program Officer, de Beaumont Foundation
Nalini Padmanabhan, Communications Director, de Beaumont Foundation
Our information environment is transforming—including the places and people who help us make decisions about our health. Those health information ecosystems are fragmented; filled with information from a wide range of expertise and sources; and platform algorithms exert tremendous and unseen control over what messages are seen, shared, and amplified. These changes have many of our traditional health information sources racing to learn new skills to ensure they remain trusted and relevant.
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VIEWS FROM THE FIELD
A Philanthropic Tree of Life: Seeding Health Equity through Influence and Innovation
Gaea A. Daniel, Assistant Professor, Emory University (Direct Relief Fund for Health Equity Grantee)
Anna Lopez-Carr, Evaluation Manager, Direct Relief
Eva M. Moya, Endowed Professor in Health Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso (Direct Relief Fund for Health Equity Grantee)
* See article for full list of contributors
Philanthropy can function as a living ecosystem for change rooted in equity, nourished by trust, and bearing the fruits of community well-being. The Direct Relief Fund for Health Equity (DRFHE), launched with $50 million in initial investments, exemplifies a transformative philanthropic model supporting nearly 200 community-based organizations across the United States. Acknowledging DRFHE as a "Tree of Life" offers a framework grounded in community-led, trust-based, and unrestricted giving that challenges traditional philanthropic paradigms. Therefore, this article describes the fund's origins, strategic priorities, and outcomes, and introduces the DRFHE Tree of Life framework as a replicable model for equity-driven philanthropy.
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“This is a challenging time for those of us who are focused on health equity. There is much that we can do as philanthropy to help our communities withstand the current challenges. As new Medicaid requirements take effect, for example, philanthropy can play a wide range of roles, including serving as a thought partner for state agencies implementing changes, connecting community members with state agencies to provide feedback, and ensuring that residents understand the changes and have the support to navigate them.”
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GIH NEWS
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ICYMI: GIH President and CEO Cara V. James on 2026 GIH Annual Conference
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Two hundred and fifty years ago, America was forged around a shared purpose and a vision for the future, grounded in life, liberty, and the pursuit of opportunity. The country’s founders believed the existing system was no longer working and set a new direction.
Today, we are being called to do the same.
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Grantmakers In Health Announces 2026 Award Winners
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Grantmakers In Health (GIH) is pleased to announce Mark Constantine, Senior Vice President of Community Investment at the Dogwood Health Trust in North Carolina, as the 2026 recipient of the Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health, and Gladys Vega, President and CEO of La Colaborativa in Massachusetts, as the 2026 recipient of the Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy.
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Register Today for the 2026 GIH Annual Conference
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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 Now
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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.
Submit Career Opportunity Listing
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PHILANTHROPY
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Grants & Programs
The Foundation for a Healthy High Point (High Point, NC) • The John A. Hartford Foundation (New York, NY) • The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey (Millburn, NJ) • The Hellman Foundation (San Francisco, CA) • The Mt. Sinai Health Foundation (Cleveland, OH) • Washington Square Health Foundation (Chicago, IL)
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Transitions
Esther Lok (The New York Community Trust) • Juli True Dooley (The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts)
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