Estimating “Return On Investment” for Policy and Advocacy Funding
This Audioconference explored the findings and methodology of NCRP’s recent report, “Leveraging Limited Dollars — How Grantmakers Achieve Tangible Results by Funding Policy and Community Engagement,” and considered the implications of this research for health funders.
Public Policy Engagement During an Election Year
Political elections create both challenges and opportunities for foundations seeking to inform and influence the public policy process. Philanthropic organizations have broad latitude to conduct or sponsor a variety of policyrelated activities, and this flexibility includes the ability to promote civic engagement and encourage informed participation in democratic elections.
Health Funders and Fiscal Policy
This audioconference explored the role of health philanthropy in supporting research and advocacy related to these “non-traditional” policy domains.
Strengthening Advocacy Capacity in Communities of Color through Coalitions
On this webinar, participants heard from experts on how to strengthen advocacy capacity in communities of color by developing coalitions.
Availability and Use of Local Health Data
Public education, advocacy, and community-based programs can be very powerful vehicles for improving health. There is growing recognition that such efforts are most effective when driven by specific information about communities.
Health and Fiscal Policy
Given the amount of public expenditures devoted to health and concerns about the impact of changes in public policy on the nation’s most vulnerable residents, health grantmakers need to understand existing state and federal policies affecting revenues and expenditures and the implications of any changes on the table. They can also play an important role in the development and implementation of these policies. This portfolio, prepared for GIH’s 2004 Fall Forum, provides information and resources to help grantmakers understand the connections between health and fiscal policy.
Taking Action in Aging Issues: Creating an Agenda, Finding Common Ground
Explore intersections between health and aging that could benefit from funder collaboration, including environment, disability, family caregiving, civic engagement, elder abuse, exercise and wellness, and workforce development.
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