A new Views from the Field article highlights @directrelief.org’s Fund for Health Equity, which supports nearly 200 organizations through a transformative philanthropic model, shifting toward community-led decisionmaking to strengthen health equity. Read the piece 👇

Social media, algorithms, and AI are fragmenting health information ecosystems, leaving traditional sources racing to stay trusted. A new Views from the Field article by Eyes on Health and @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social explores how philanthropy can support resilient health information systems.

Can philanthropy rise to meet this critical moment for American democracy? Join a book talk and networking reception on 5/18 in Washington, DC to hear from Glen Galaich, CEO of @stupskifoundation.bsky.social, alongside Cara James, GIH CEO, and other leading democracy funders and practitioners. RSVP👇

Philanthropic innovation is often tied to new interventions, but strengthening existing systems can be just as impactful. A new Views from the Field article highlights @helmsleytrust.bsky.social’s investments in system coordination to improve stroke recovery and health outcomes in rural communities.

🚨Early bird discounts expire TONIGHT for the 2026 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy! Register now to join practitioners and thought leaders on June 8-11 in Baltimore, MD for the nation’s largest gathering of health funders. Secure your discounted registration before prices increase 👇

GIH is pleased to announce our 2026 Award Winners! Mark Constantine, Sr Vice President of Community Investment at Dogwood Health Trust, is recipient of the Terrance Keenan Leadership Award and Gladys Vega, President and CEO of La Collaborativa, has been awarded the Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy.

⏰ Time is running out to secure your discounted registration for the 2026 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy! In two months, health funders will gather in Baltimore for sessions on Medicaid, media funding, rural health, and more. Register by April 17 to secure the Early Bird rate 👇

2025 challenged the health sector in unprecedented ways. Sweeping federal health policy changes and program cuts created enormous strain and made it clear that GIH must pivot to meet the moment. GIH’s 2025 Year in Review highlights this shift and previews what’s ahead for 2026. Read the report 👇

The GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy is the premier gathering for health funders. This year, hundreds will gather in Baltimore on June 8-11 to create a vision for better health for all. Consider sponsoring the event to gain visibility and recognition with attendees 👇

For over 150 years, public health has expanded what’s possible in the U.S., adding decades to life expectancy. Yet these gains are often overlooked. This week is National Public Health Week, a reminder to strengthen the systems, science, and partnerships that keep us healthy.

Over the past year, volatility and instability have strained nonprofits. In a new Views from the Field article, the Episcopal Health Foundation shares how they listened to their grantees to practice stewardship and determine how philanthropy can respond in uncertain times.

Register by April 17 to secure early bird pricing for the 2026 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy in Baltimore, MD. Early registration also unlocks site visits across Baltimore that fill up fast. Secure your discounted rate 👇

A new Views from the Field Article explores the partnership between Missouri Foundation for Health, a place-based health funder, and Fund for a Safer Future, a national funder collaborative, to address firearm injury and death, especially in communities often overlooked in national conversations 👇

GIH is saddened about the recent passing of Patricia Mathews, a longtime fixture in health philanthropy and a former member of the GIH board of directors. Please join us in celebrating her memory, as well as her many contributions to the field of health philanthropy and GIH.

When foundations stop funding an area, how they exit matters. In a new Views from the Field interview, GIH speaks with leaders from @chcfnews.bsky.social, The Skillman Foundation, and The Pew Charitable Trusts on how funders can exit responsibly so work continues beyond their support.

Early bird registration is now open for the 2026 GIH Annual Conference! This year’s theme recognizes where we started as a nation 250 years ago and that there’s still much to be done to protect the fundamental freedoms essential to health and well-being. Register by April 17 for the early bird rate👇

New data from the Center for Effective Philanthropy shows that nearly 70% of nonprofits experienced funding cuts in 2025. How are funders responding? What can the philanthropic field do to support nonprofits and those they serve? Read “A Sector in Crisis” now 👇

When communities control their own data, it becomes a tool for learning, accountability, and action. Join Build Healthy Places Network on Feb 26 at 1 PM ET to hear how practitioners are advancing community-led data strategies. Register here: buff.ly/xHDagDH

As we look ahead to the 2026 midterms, the link between health and civic participation is critical. Join Vot-ER on Feb 26 at 2 PM ET with leaders from New Profit, The Joyce Foundation & The Commonwealth Fund to discuss priorities for the year ahead. Register here: buff.ly/aO4dVTy

Nominations are open for GIH’s Terrance Keenan Institute for Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy. This leadership program connects rising leaders with seasoned experts to explore critical issues and build lasting professional relationships. Learn more and nominate a colleague by March 26 👇

A recent analysis from @kff.org details the initial awards to states under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. Total awards across states vary modestly, but the amount received per rural resident varies greatly. Learn more: buff.ly/sEB5vbL

Community violence intervention (CVI) has helped reduce gun violence nationwide, but shifting funding puts its future at risk. A new Views from the Field article from the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention explores Medicaid as a promising funding source for CVI. Read more 👇

The Public Health Funder Network of @apha.org is now accepting full session abstracts for the 2026 APHA Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Donors that fund in public health are encouraged to submit around the meeting theme, "Together We Thrive: Health Across the Lifespan.” Deadline: March 31

GIH Funding Partner The New York Community Trust is seeking its next class of Philanthropy Fellows! Fellows are full-time graduate students who will spend a year working on a range of philanthropic issues. Learn more and apply today!

A new Grantmaker Profile features Healthy Communities Foundation, a health conversion foundation dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in the Greater Chicago region. Learn more about their work to promote health equity, quality, and access 👇

Despite challenges in accessing care, rural communities continue to show resilience and innovation to strengthen health systems. A new Views from the Field article from @ruralhealth.bsky.social & Georgia Health Policy Center highlights learnings to advance rural health. Read more:

Tune in as Cara James @gihealth.bsky.social and @mrbimpact.bsky.social illuminate the importance of advocacy, community engagement, and strategic investment in infrastructure to foster better health outcomes for rural populations. https://tinyurl.com/yhhtncry

GIH is pleased to announce the elections of David Jordan, President and CEO of the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund; and Regan Gruber Moffitt, Vice President of Community Investments at St. David’s Foundation; to its Board of Directors. Read the press release: buff.ly/GMaXwca

How can communities sustain the fight against firearm violence amid shrinking federal support? Join this webinar on Jan 14 at 2 pm to learn how democratizing data empowers community groups to advance public safety, and how funders can sustain this work. Register here 👇

GIH Funding Partner The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts announced $250,000 in emergency financial assistance to three Central Massachusetts community agencies for basic needs such as housing, utilities, and food. Read the press release for more information 👇

The National Indian Health Board is hosting a kickoff webinar, “Indian Health 101,” as part of its 2026 Tribal Public Health Webinar Series. Register here to join the discussion on Jan 8, 2026 at 3 pm ET: buff.ly/QGBhMPI

Ballot measures are one of few tools voters have to enact policy changes on issues that matter to them. Many advances were made in 2025, but there is still much to do. This landing page from GIH Funding Partner @rwjf.org contains helpful research and tools to protect the ballot measure process 👇

GIH President & CEO Cara V. James recently spoke with Leana Wen as part of HLTH Inc.’s The Beat Executive Video Series. They discussed the rapidly evolving health policy landscape, how philanthropy is responding, and how to move forward with health equity at the forefront. Watch the interview 👇

Happy holidays from Grantmakers In Health! This has been a challenging year for many, but we have never been more united in our shared vision of better health for all. We are so inspired by all you do for the communities you serve, and hope your holidays are full of joy!

Every step of a grant application provides an opportunity for funders to reinforce inequities or dismantle them. In this Views from the Field article, the @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social, @academyhealth.bsky.social, and @rwjf.org offer tips to ensure equity is at the heart of grant applications.

A new GIH Grantmaker Profile features the @Annabella R. Jenkins Foundation, whose mission is to improve the well-being of all people in the greater Richmond, Virginia region and reduce health disparities through informed, strategic, and impactful philanthropy. Read the full profile 👇

Schools are essential for children's access to health services, and Medicaid plays a key role. However, the 2025 federal reconciliation law puts the school Medicaid program at risk. In a new Views from the Field article, Jessie Mandle of @healthyschoolscampaign.org outlines the risks of these cuts:

🚨 Last chance to nominate for GIH’s 2026 Andy Hyman Advocacy Award and Terrance Keenan Leadership Award! Nominations due Dec 17. Winners will be announced in April 2026 and honored at the 2026 GIH Annual Conference. Advocacy Award: buff.ly/zXekGwM Leadership Award: buff.ly/gv0ux2I

In a new @fortune.com article, Rochelle Witharana, Chief Financial and Investment Officer at @calwellness.bsky.social, encourages more investment through racially- and gender-diverse fund managers to deliver standout returns. Read the article to learn more:

In a new Views from the Field article, Dan Tuttle and Sulma Gandhi of @stupskifoundation.bsky.social spoke with GIH about the foundation’s decision to accelerate its spend-down grantmaking in response to federal funding cuts and threats to the well-being of communities over the past year. Read more:

GIH President and CEO Cara V. James recently joined Michelle Rathman on the Rural Impact podcast for an episode on the intersections of policy and philanthropy, challenges with rural health funding, and more. Listen here 👇

As Medicaid changes soon begin to take effect due to H.R.1 and other recent federal policy changes, Tiffany Donelson, President and CEO of @cthealth.org, wrote a Views from the Field article about roles for philanthropy. Read more 👇

GIH and SAFSF formed a funder working group to coordinate philanthropy’s response to SNAP cuts and shutdown-related disruptions. This partnership and SAFSF’s work on equitable, sustainable food systems were recently highlighted by Inside Philanthropy 👇

GIH President & CEO Cara James closed the 2025 Health Policy Exchange with a call to reimagine a more equitable, person-centered health system. Thank you to all attendees and sponsors for joining us this week, and we look forward to seeing everyone in Baltimore next June!

On the final day of #HPX25, Laleh Ispahani of @open-society.bsky.social spoke about the unbreakable link between health and democracy. “Funding democracy is not funding a separate issue; it’s funding the infrastructure that supports the work you do in health.”

The final day of the 2025 Health Policy Exchange opened with The Law as a Lever: Legal Strategies for Health Funders. Susan Vignola and Harry Sandick, both partners at the law firm Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, spoke about the legal landscape for funders.

We concluded Day 2 of #HPX25 with a workshop on “Funder Responses to the New Policy Environment.” Thank you to the participants and our sponsors for the fruitful conversations today, and we look forward to a successful day tomorrow!

During the health equity session of #HPX25, speakers discussed how they are adapting to the moment and standing up for their values. “Remember it is not illegal to do this work,” said Erika Seth Davis of Rhia Ventures. “We need to ask ourselves if it’s about the words or the work.”

Keshia Pollack Porter, Dean of the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joined us today at the Health Policy Exchange. "What we need students to do is reimagine what their future looks like. Public health is also local—it’s also on the state level.”

Today is National Rural Health Day, highlighting the unique experiences rural communities face and the tailored approaches they need to achieve better health. As GIH hosts our Health Policy Exchange this week, we’re elevating how federal and state policy decisions impact rural communities.