From President Cara James

Health and Well-Being Threatened in The First 100 Days

Statement from GIH President and CEO Cara V. James on First 100 Days

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Power to the People: Advancing Impact Through Participatory Budgeting

Who is best positioned to determine how health funding should be allocated? At the Community Health Commission of Missouri (CHCM), we believe the answer is clear: the people most affected by health disparities.

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2013 Call for GIH Board Nominations

GIH seeks nominations for its board of directors for terms beginning immediately following the annual meeting in March 2014. Nominations are due by Friday, September 6.

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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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Sustaining Health Care Improvement Initiatives through Policy

Many foundations now recognize their own responsibility and the opportunity to improve the sustainability of grant projects by taking active roles in advocating for important public and private policy changes. By partnering with grantees and by capitalizing on their unique roles, foundations can work with policymakers to continue successful programs through ongoing policies that sustain transformative efforts.

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Philanthropy: Terrance Keenan Style

The Terrance Keenan Institute for Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy launched in 2010 in honor of a giant in philanthropy, the late Terrance Keenan.

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2014 GIH Annual Meeting: Call for Sessions

GIH is now accepting proposals for the 2014 GIH Annual Meeting. The submission deadline is July 26, 2013.

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Better Health Through Better Philanthropy - Grantmakers in Health

Linking Medical Services and Community-Based Care: A Step toward Aging with Dignity, Choice, and Independence

Filling the care gap between a hospital (or skilled nursing) discharge and re-entry at home often means connecting individuals with services that live outside traditional health care settings.

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