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Application Deadline for Program Associate Position Extended

GIH seeks a highly qualified person to fill a program associate position. Responsibilities include designing and developing knowledge, information, products, and services on key health issues and the work of health philanthropy; and developing strategies for sharing information on policy developments and best practices with health grantmakers and policymakers. Applications must be received by Tuesday, September 2, 2008

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GIH Site Visit: Improving Children's Access in California

Join your grantmaking colleagues for the upcoming GIH site visit The Children’s Health Initiative: A Replicable Model for Improving Children’s Access to Health Care, to be held September 25-26, 2008, in Milpitas, California. Register by Friday, September 12, 2008, to secure your spot. 

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Nominate the Next Terrance Keenan Award Recipient

Nominate the 2009 recipient of The Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy. This annual award honors outstanding grantmakers whose leadership and thoughtful application of philanthropic resources have forged permanent improvements in health through innovation, risk taking, and boldness. Nominations must be received by Friday, September 12, 2008.

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Call for GIH Board Nominations

GIH is seeking nominations of interested, capable grantmakers willing to commit their energies and talents to furthering our mission and vision. Candidates who represent the diversity of the field across a variety of dimensions including gender, race and ethnicity, political ideology, geographic location, foundation type, foundation size, personal skills, and life experiences, are encouraged to apply. Nominations must be received by Friday, September 12, 2008.

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GIH Annual Report Available On-line

Read GIH's latest annual report, which highlights the organization's major meetings, publications, and activities that have provided health funders with opportunities to learn about issues in health and health philanthropy. It also includes key facts about GIH operations and governance.  

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In the Spotlight

Bulletin: July 14, 2008

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Evaluating Programs: Can We Measure the Value of Health Grantmaking?

Partnering with other sectors is an effective way to increase the impact of health grantmaking, and evaluating the effectiveness of these partnerships will help sustain interest in such collaborations. This Views from the Field article considers the utility of economic quantification as an evaluation tool for health grantmakers interested in partnering with policymakers and the business community on important health issues.
 

GIH Directory of Health Foundations with CACs

To facilitate more exchanges about community advisory committee (CAC) experiences, challenges, and successes, GIH has compiled a downloadable directory of health foundations with CACs. 
 

Featured Events

Call for GIH Board Nominations

September 12, 2008

GIH Site Visit: Improving Children's Access in California

September 25, 2008 - September 26, 2008
GIH does not give grants or provide assistance in finding grants.

For more information on funding opportunities, visit the Foundation Center Web site at www.fdncenter.org.

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