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1. "Spotlight : health care industry". Corporate Philanthropy Report vol. 23 (April 2008) p. 5-9.
Abstract: Describes the giving programs of Becton, Dickinson and Co., Kaiser Permanente, Sharp HealthCare, Kindred Healthcare, Tenet Healthcare, Intermountain Health Care, and Community Health Systems.
Subject/descriptor: Corporate philanthropy--directories; Health care
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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2. Brousseau, Ruth Tebbets; Hyman, Andrew D. "What do we really know about foundations' funding of mental health?". Health Affairs vol. 28 (July-August 2009) p. 1200-14.
Abstract: A brief analysis of foundation giving for mental health, based on Foundation Center data through 2006 and interviews with staff from major mental health grantmakers. The authors describe the challenges associated with defining and measuring mental health giving, and suggest questions that need to be addressed for further understanding in this area.
Subject File Number: 232
Subject/descriptor: Mental health; Foundations--grantmaking--analysis
Location: New York
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3. Conner, Ross; Easterling, Doug. "The Colorado Trust's Healthy Communities Initiative : results and lessons for comprehensive community initiatives". The Foundation Review vol. 1 (Winter 2009) p. 24-42.
Abstract: Describes the Colorado Healthy Communities Initiative, a program that focused on developing local solutions to support community health.
Subject/descriptor: Health; Community development--case studies; Nonprofit organizations--case studies; Foundations--case studies; Colorado Trust
Location: New York
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4. Di Mento, Maria. "A billionaire philanthropist finds small gifts lead to big pledges". Chronicle of Philanthropy vol. 21 (1 October 2009) p. 25-6.
Abstract: Describes the philanthropic activities of financier Ronald O. Perelman. Accompanied by a related article on Perelman, "How a Generous Donor Decides Where His Money Should Go."
Subject/descriptor: Philanthropists; Health; Cancer; Jewish philanthropy
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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5. Effects of the economic crisis on health foundations : results of a survey of GIH Funding Partners. Washington, DC: Grantmakers in Health. 2009. 8 p.
Abstract: Provides findings from a survey of 127 Grantmakers in Health Funding Partners that was conducted from November 25th, 2008 to January 5, 2009. The survey contained questions that explored changes in assets, budgets, strategies, and operations, as a result of the economic downturn.
Subject File Number: 228
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--surveys; Grantmakers In Health; Health care; Economic conditions
Location: New York
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6. Frost, Lynda; Stone, Susan. "Community-based collaboration : a philanthropic model for positive social change". The Foundation Review vol. 1 (Winter 2009) p. 55-68.
Abstract: Summarizes the collaborative approach taken by the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health to improve the behavioral health system in Austin, Texas.
Subject/descriptor: Mental health; Public health; Community development--case studies; Nonprofit organizations--collaboration; Foundations--case studies; Foundations--collaboration; Foundations--Texas; Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
Location: New York
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7. Jung, Soya. Catalytic change : lessons learned from the racial justice grantmaking assessment. Washington, DC: Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity. 2009. 30 p.
Abstract: A report on the Racial Justice Grantmaking Assessment project, designed by the Applied Research Center and the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity and piloted at the Consumer Health Foundation and the Barr Foundation.
Subject File Number: 150
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--analysis; Program evaluations; Foundations--diversity; Minorities; Social justice; Barr Foundation; Consumer Health Foundation
Location: Atlanta
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8. McNally, Len; Pine, Rachael N. "Partnering to advance public health : a foundation supports public programs". Health Affairs vol. 28 (March-April 2009) p. 578-83.
Abstract: Provides two examples to illustrate the New York Community Trust's grantmaking strategy for supporting public health programs. The approach, which focused on impact, scale, and sustainability, was used to launch programs to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and colon cancer.
Subject File Number: 532
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--grantmaking--analysis; Foundations--model projects; Foundations--project reports; Public/private partnerships; Government and nonprofit sector; Public health; New York Community Trust; Foundations--New York
Location: New York
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9. Meehan, Dorothy; Hebbeler, Kathleen; Cherner, Stacie; Petersen, Dana M. "Community building for children's health : lessons from community partnerships for healthy children". The Foundation Review vol. 1 (Winter 2009) p. 43-54.
Abstract: A summary of Community Partnerships for Healthy Children, a program that was designed to enhance the health of children in northern California by building social capital and utilizing community assets. The 10-year initiative was supported by the Sierra Health Foundation.
Subject/descriptor: Health; Children; Community development--case studies; Nonprofit organizations--case studies; Nonprofit organizations--California; Foundations--case studies; Foundations--California; Sierra Health Foundation
Location: New York
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10. A profile of foundations created from health care conversions. Washington, DC: Grantmakers in Health. 2009. 14 p.
Abstract: Data presented is based on a Web survey conducted in from March 2 to April 10, 2009. The profiles contain foundation location information, Web addresses, asset totals as of December 2008, and fields of interest.
Subject File Number: 228
Subject/descriptor: Health conversion foundations; Foundations--statistics
Location: New York
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11. Swagel, Phillip. Broad benefits : health-related giving by private and community foundations. Philanthropic Collaborative. 2009. 22 p.
Abstract: Examines the extent to which health-related grants benefit economically disadvantaged groups, racial and ethnic minorities, and other underserved populations. The report includes a literature survey and a data analysis based on aggregate data from the Foundation Center and a review of 200 sample grants.
Subject/descriptor: Foundations--grantmaking--analysis; Health--statistics
Location: Internet
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12. Walker, Karen E.; Gibbons, Claire; Navarro, Marco. "Children's futures : lessons from a second-generation community change initiative". The Foundation Review vol. 1 (Winter 2009) p. 12-23.
Abstract: Describes Children's Futures, an initiative designed to enhance the health and welfare of young children. The authors discuss results and lessons learned from the first five years of the 10-year project. Started in 2002, the initiative is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Subject/descriptor: Children; Health; Community development--case studies; Nonprofit organizations--case studies; Foundations--case studies; Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood
Location: New York
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13. Cabral-Daniels, Rene. Evaluating programs : can we measure the value of health grantmaking?. Washington, DC: Grantmakers in Health. 2008. 2p.
Abstract: An analysis of economic quantification as an outcomes-based evaluation tool for health grantmakers. Economic quantification, which calculates economic impact and return on investment through the vernacular of the business community, is said to be useful for grantmakers who seek partnerships with policymakers and businesses.
Subject File Number: 528
Subject/descriptor: Grantmakers In Health; Health; Foundations--collaboration; Program evaluations; Corporate philanthropy--collaboration
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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14. Colby, David C.; Quinn, Brian C.; Williams, Claudia H.; Bilheimer, Linda T.; Goodell, Sarah. "Research glut and information famine : making research evidence more useful for policymakers". Health Affairs vol. 27 (July-August 2008) p. 1117-82.
Abstract: Discusses the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Synthesis Project, which seeks to interpret and evaluate research for policy-makers and practitioners.
Subject File Number: 226
Subject/descriptor: Health care; Research; Foundations--model projects; Foundations--project reports; Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood
Location: New York
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15. Foundation Center. Grants for medical research. Digital ed. New York, NY: Foundation Center. 2008.
Abstract: Lists more than 3,100 grants of $10,000 or more made by more than 600 foundations, mostly in 2006 and 2007 for medical research. It does not include grants specifically for medical or professional health education.
Subject/descriptor: Foundation funding; Foundations--grants; Medicine--research; Health
Location: Internet
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16. Foundation Center. Grants for mental health, addictions and crisis services. Digital ed. New York, NY: Foundation Center. 2008.
Abstract: Lists more than 6,300 grants of $10,000 or more made by more than 880 foundations, mostly in 2006 and 2007, for psychiatric hospitals; mental health centers and clinics; hotline/crisis intervention services; alcohol, drug and substance abuse prevention and treatment programs; mental health counseling and support groups; family, pastoral, and bereavement counseling; addictive disorders; Alzheimer's disease; services for the autistic, developmentally and learning disabled; and public education and research. Grants are indexed by recipient name, location, and subject.
Subject/descriptor: Foundation funding; Foundations--grants; Mental health; Psychiatry; Alcoholism; Drug abuse
Location: Internet
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17. Foundation Center. Grants for public health. Digital ed. New York, NY: Foundation Center. 2008.
Abstract: Lists more than 5,300 grants of $10,000 or more made by 600 foundations, mostly in 2006 and 2007. It covers grants for public health programs, the control and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and communicable diseases, epidemiology, obesity, physical fitness, and environmental health. It generally does not include grants for medical research on specific diseases.
Subject/descriptor: Foundation funding; Foundations--grants; Public health; Health
Location: Internet
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18. Funder collaborations addressing HIV/AIDS : examples from around the world. New York, NY: Funders Concerned About AIDS. 2008. 28 p.
Abstract: 19 case studies illustrate varied effective grantmaker partnerships in fighting the global spread of HIV and AIDS. Names and contact information are provided for each profiled initiative.
Subject File Number: 235
Subject/descriptor: AIDS; Health; Foundations--case studies; Foundations--collaboration; International philanthropy--case studies
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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19. How health affects our community : a community report on the healthcare needs of the homeless. Atlanta, GA: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc.. 2008.
Abstract: Explores the relationship between homelessness and health conditions. Provides an overview of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta's Homeless Health initiative.
Subject/descriptor: Health; Health care; Homelessness; Foundations--project reports; Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
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20. Isaacs, Stephen L. (ed.); Colby, David C. To improve health and health care, Volume XII : the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation anthology. 12th ed. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers. 2008. xx, 252 p.
Abstract: Descriptions of specific program initiatives of the foundation, with chapters on health insurance coverage, Medicaid, health care in rural America, community-based dental education, pediatric asthma, public policy, and other topics. Indexed.
Call Number: 416 JOH ISA 2009 Vol 12
Subject/descriptor: Public health; Health; Health care; Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood; Foundations--grantmaking
Location: New York; DC; Cleveland; San Francisco; Atlanta
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