Health Advocacy: Yes, No, or Maybe So?

Eileen Salinsky, Program Advisor, Grantmakers In Health

Although engagement in public policy is viewed as a mission-critical strategy by an increasing number of health funders, many foundations are still considering whether and how they should support health advocacy efforts. This Issue Focus article briefly addresses some of the key questions foundations are likely to confront as they determine what role, if any, they should play in the public policy arena.