Meeting the moment: Philanthropy advancing the greater good
Philanthropic organizations hold power and can play a critical role in shaping public health. “Meeting the moment: Philanthropy advancing the greater good” will explore how funders are assessing and navigating a rapidly shifting landscape. Participants will hear from funders about how they are addressing increased challenges to health and equity work, including efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, threats against nonprofit autonomy, and increased requests for funding.
Join us as we discuss how funders are approaching grantmaking in this context. We’ll discuss how funders can shape societal rules by sharing power with grantees and communities to protect public health. Participants will learn how public health and health care professionals can work with philanthropy to advocate for equitable policies, transform narratives that build solidarity, and create systems-level change.
Our panel will include Caroline Brunton, a program officer with the Michigan-based W.K. Kellogg Foundation; Shantell Hinton-Hill, a senior equity officer at the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation in Little Rock, AR; and Paul Kennedy, the president of the Walker Area Community Foundation in Jasper, AL. This webinar is the last of our “Meeting the moment” series exploring how power and societal rules shape community conditions that influence health. The series has examined the public health landscape and uncovered strategies and opportunities to strengthen the public health ecosystem. Be sure to check out the other two webinars in the series:
Mark your calendars: Immediately following the webinar at 3 p.m. CT/4 p.m. ET, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps will host a one-hour discussion. Join us in an engaging dialogue with peers across the country and share your experiences working toward equity.