Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Philanthropy
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.
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Author(s): Ryan Schlegel, Stephanie Peng
Date: 04/2017
Sponsoring organization: National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Rural Health
Features the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's initiatives, research, and resources related to health, wellness, and community development in rural and Native communities.
Sponsoring organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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Features the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's initiatives, research, and resources related to health, wellness, and community development in rural and Native communities.
Sponsoring organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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Funding Rural Podcast
Series of rural philanthropy-related podcasts sponsored by The Roundhouse Foundation, dedicated to supporting programs that inspire creativity, connect people with each other, and ensure sustainability for the economic success of rural Oregon communities, including tribal lands.
Sponsoring organization: The Roundhouse Foundation
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Series of rural philanthropy-related podcasts sponsored by The Roundhouse Foundation, dedicated to supporting programs that inspire creativity, connect people with each other, and ensure sustainability for the economic success of rural Oregon communities, including tribal lands.
Sponsoring organization: The Roundhouse Foundation
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Rural Health Capital Resources Council Project
Describes the Rural Health Capital Resources Council, comprising over 30 national organizations, philanthropic organizations, regional community development finance organizations, and federal agencies. Represents finance, housing, economic development, rural health, broadband, and the many components that promote healthy communities. Includes links for Council presentations.
Sponsoring organization: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
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Describes the Rural Health Capital Resources Council, comprising over 30 national organizations, philanthropic organizations, regional community development finance organizations, and federal agencies. Represents finance, housing, economic development, rural health, broadband, and the many components that promote healthy communities. Includes links for Council presentations.
Sponsoring organization: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
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Rural Philanthropy Missouri
A compilation of resources to assist stakeholders and grantmakers in improving equity in Missouri. Includes information on rural capacity building, collaboration, and the rural-urban divide.
Sponsoring organization: Philanthropy Missouri
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A compilation of resources to assist stakeholders and grantmakers in improving equity in Missouri. Includes information on rural capacity building, collaboration, and the rural-urban divide.
Sponsoring organization: Philanthropy Missouri
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