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Resources by Topic: Philanthropy

Innovating Mental Healthcare in Texas and Beyond: Q&A with Dr. Octavio Martinez
An interview with Dr. Octavio Martinez, the executive director of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. Discusses the mission of the foundation and how it is addressing mental health in Texas, as well as some of the challenges of providing mental healthcare in Texas and throughout the U.S.
Author(s): Beth Blevins
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 06/2017
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership: Leveraging Public-Private Funds to Improve Health
Highlights the work of two grantees funded through the Rural Health Care Coordination Network Partnership Program, a combined effort of the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy and philanthropy organizations. Discusses how the coordinated efforts of the grantees and their philanthropy partners benefit patients.
Author(s): Kay Miller Temple
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 05/2017
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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As the South Grows: On Fertile Soil
Examines the discrepancy between philanthropic efforts in the South and other regions of the U.S. and some of the health concerns they face. Provides examples of Southern nonprofit leaders and makes recommendations to help foundations and donors maximize the impact of their investments. Also explains why alternative methods for giving may be required in the South, where organizations and leaders don't always conform to traditional educational and organizational standards. Rural-specific considerations are discussed throughout.
Additional links: Executive Summary
Author(s): Ryan Schlegel, Stephanie Peng
Date: 04/2017
Sponsoring organization: National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
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Colorado Health Foundation Makes Rural Communities a Priority: Q&A with Karen McNeil-Miller
Karen McNeil-Miller, president and CEO of the Colorado Health Foundation, discusses how the foundation is working with rural communities in the state. Topics covered include a recent statewide Listening Tour, the use of data to focus on rural health issues, and participation in the national Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership.
Author(s): Beth Blevins
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 02/2017
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Foundation Funding to Improve Rural Health Care
Provides a sampling of foundation funding that is supporting innovation in rural healthcare delivery.
Citation: Health Affairs, 35(1), 174-175
Date: 01/2016
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Foundation Grants to Rural Areas from 2005 to 2010: Trends and Patterns
Describes trends in foundation grant funding provided to benefit rural communities, how funds are allocated, what types of foundations fund rural projects, and how grants are distributed geographically. Includes grants to rural-based organizations and to urban organizations for work primarily benefiting rural areas. Provides information on funding for rural health, as well as topics that impact health, such as food and nutrition. Discusses factors that may impact the capacity of rural communities to secure grant funding.
Author(s): John L. Pender
Date: 06/2015
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Rural Health Care: Innovations in Policy and Practice
Discusses strategies being used to improve healthcare access in rural areas. Includes a section discussing philanthropic activities related to rural health.
Date: 03/2009
Sponsoring organization: Grantmakers in Health
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Rural Philanthropy: Building Dialogue from Within
Examines the disparity in giving between urban and rural nonprofits, and how geographical isolation and capacity-building needs greatly reduce the ability for rural nonprofits to secure funding. Offers substantive recommendations on ways to make philanthropy more responsive to rural America.
Author(s): Rachael Swierzewski
Date: 08/2007
Sponsoring organization: National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
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READY Nonprofits Training Program Curriculum
Self-guided study materials, designed to help Appalachian Regional Commission applicant and grantee stakeholder groups strengthen operations, programming, and fundraising to better fulfill their missions and bolster local economies. Features units on programs and operations, strategic planning, board development, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Appalachian Regional Commission
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READY Community Foundations Training Program Curriculum
Training materials designed to help community foundations strengthen operations, programming, and fundraising to better fulfill their missions and bolster local economies. Originally created for the 2024 READY Community Foundations cohort. Features units on fundraising, grantmaking, and community impact.
Sponsoring organization: Appalachian Regional Commission
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