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Funding is, by far, the limiting factor to advance community health. There is a substantial need for philanthropy in this space. In a survey conducted by ReThink Health, 82% state that, “Not enough funding for our services, programs or policies,” is a barrier contributing to equitable community well-being.* To meet the financial challenge faced by health care organizations, health care foundations are leaning in and incorporating health equity in their philanthropic case for support. For many organizations, designing a health equity case requires a fresh approach beyond the traditional capital and/or specialty care projects. Read more from Accordant's Amy Dorrill, FAHP, for ways to advance health equity through philanthropy: https://ow.ly/VmGW50R2Zbf *ReThink Health, Rippel Foundation, 2022 #healthcare #philanthropy #communityhealth #healthequity

The New Mexico Alliance of Health Councils (NMAHC) is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to championing health equity and healthier communities statewide. We support and advocate for New Mexico's 33 County and currently 10 Tribal Health Councils, and foster cross-sectors collaboration for improving population health. How do we do it? - Community Planning: We empower communities to take ownership of their health needs and drive innovative solutions together. - Cross-Sector Collaboration: We bridge the gap between community coalitions, service care providers, foundations, state agencies, policymakers, organizations, and partners like YOU to create a unified approach in meeting the needs of communities statewide. - Advocacy & Public Policy Work: We advocate for policies that promote health equity and meets the unique needs of our communities. - Sustainable System Development: We build integrated systems that ensure continuous health improvement in New Mexico. When we work together, we make the impossible, possible! Join the movement for a healthier New Mexico! Learn about ways to get involved at www.nmhealthcouncils.org. #HealthEquity #CommunityHealth #NewMexico #NonProfit #PublicPolicy #Community #PublicHealth

Did you know funding is, by far, the limiting factor to advance community health? There is a substantial need for philanthropy in this space. In a survey conducted by ReThink Health, 82% state that, “Not enough funding for our services, programs or policies,” is a barrier contributing to equitable community well-being.* To meet the financial challenge faced by health care organizations, health care foundations are leaning in and incorporating health equity in their philanthropic case for support. For many organizations, designing a health equity case requires a fresh approach beyond the traditional capital and/or specialty care projects. Read more from Accordant's Amy Dorrill, FAHP, to learn how to advance community health through your philanthropy program: https://ow.ly/VKoB50Se8QZ #healthcare #philanthropy #communityhealth #healthequity *ReThink Health, Rippel Foundation, 2022

The Healthy Communities Collaborative (HCC) launched Action Teams, a dedicated group of community leaders and change-makers committed to advancing health and well-being across Butte County. 🚀 The mission of the Healthy Communities Collaborative is to improve the health and well-being of Butte County residents by preventing future mental and physical health disorders. 🌱 The HCC operates under core principles including Primary Prevention, Equity, Innovation, Data-Informed Decision Making, and Sustainability, which guide all activities and ensure they reflect the collaborative’s mission. 💥 Action Teams play a crucial role in Phase Three, executing strategies and coordinating efforts to ensure the successful implementation of health initiatives. 📢 Grant Applications Open: The grant program is designed to engage local nonprofit organizations in Butte County to develop and implement initiatives that significantly enhance community health in alignment with HCC’s strategic focus areas: Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, and Connection & Meaning. If you're part of a local nonprofit in Butte County and you have a project that can make a difference, apply! #HealthyCommunities #PublicHealth #CommunityWellness #NonprofitImpact #ButteCounty

Health foundations have a significant opportunity to harness the influence and involvement of board members as great allies in advancing the mission. Too often, however, board members begin their tenure with a significant disadvantage in that their roles and responsibilities have been poorly or shallowly defined and explained. Board members generally come to nonprofit organizations with the desire to affect positive change. They wish to leverage their unique skills, insights and influence to move the mission forward. Yet, many board members will confide they were thwarted in their intentions to contribute by not having access to the information needed to be successful. Given the competitive advantage board members can bring to the organization, it is essential to start and to continue supporting a high value relationship with each board member through access to information and tools. Read more from Accordant CEO Betsy Chapin Taylor, FAHP, on how to take your board from good to great: https://ow.ly/INmi50Rh5gX Check out Accordant's Boards + Governance service: https://ow.ly/OfbK50Rh5gV #healthcare #philanthropy #boards #governance

Clinicians aren’t just healers; they are also experts in patient care. Involving them in philanthropic decision-making allows health care organizations to leverage their firsthand experience and knowledge, ensuring funds are directed to areas with the greatest potential to improve health outcomes. When clinicians actively participate in philanthropy, their personal touch helps organizations build deeper, more meaningful relationships, fostering greater donor loyalty and more generous contributions. Their involvement adds a genuine sense of trust and authenticity to the foundation’s mission, enhancing its credibility and appeal. However, clinician involvement is not always easy. Even in the best of times, the overarching overlay of burnout makes engagement difficult. Check out this week's eNews for a piece from Accordant's Susan Attwell, CFRE, on how to cultivate mutually fulfilling clinician-philanthropy partnerships and effectively address clinician burnout simultaneously: https://ow.ly/PQwn50SE6Ep #healthcare #philanthropy #clinicianpartnership

In the complex world of health care philanthropy, simplicity and linear timelines are rare. With limited resources and budgets, some organizations shy away from focusing energy and resources around advancing a grateful engagement strategy while also trying to campaign, but this must be overcome. The benefits of employing a strategy that combines campaigning and grateful engagement in a coordinated approach can lead to remarkable success in supporting the community. By launching Wave Campaignsᵀᴹ and investing in grateful engagement at the same time, we create a catalyst for philanthropy that surpasses what either strategy can achieve alone. Learn more from Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, and Erin M. Stitzel, FAHP: https://ow.ly/nA6b50Rcizr #healthcare #philanthropy #WaveCampaignsᵀᴹ #gratefulengagement #strategy

It is no secret the business of health care is experiencing one of its most tumultuous times in history. There is no shortage of reports on the challenging financial health care marketplace. This creates complexities for the C-Suite, challenging them to successfully operate and navigate through the tumult while also staying true to their organizations’ missions, values and visions. In times of uncertainty and financial challenges, campaigns are a crucial lifeline for organizations seeking to sustain their missions and serve their communities’ health needs. These times also create challenges in building and launching large-scale philanthropy efforts. Accordant’s Wave Campaign™ model was developed during less turbulent times; yet, has the adaptability, innovation and momentum generation needed to navigate stormy weather. This model is case-driven, clinician-partnered, organization-aligned and passion-fueled to meet and exceed donor needs. Wave campaigning is structured to ensure sustained philanthropy. Read more from Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, and John Donovan on how to harness the power of the Wave Campaign™: https://ow.ly/ggHo50Rac6U Learn more about Accordant's Campaigns service: https://ow.ly/MRsF50Rac6V #healthcare #philanthropy #leadership #campaigns #WaveCampaign™

In the complex world of health care philanthropy, simplicity and linear timelines are rare. With limited resources and budgets, some organizations shy away from focusing energy and resources around advancing a grateful engagement strategy while also trying to campaign, but this must be overcome. The benefits of employing a strategy that combines campaigning and grateful engagement in a coordinated approach can lead to remarkable success in supporting the community. By launching wave campaigns and investing in grateful engagement at the same time, we create a catalyst for philanthropy that surpasses what either strategy can achieve alone. Learn more about health care philanthropy's secret strategy in this piece by Accordant's Erin M. Stitzel, FAHP, and Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP: https://ow.ly/7ybS50ThiiG #healthcare #philanthropy #gratefulengagement #campaigns #strategy

Campaigns are a valuable lever to accelerate successful health care philanthropy programs. Many successful programs are in “constant campaign,” either planning, conducting or wrapping up a campaign at any given time. Campaigns represent a high ROI development activity which can buoy an organization’s fiscal capacity in today’s fluid health care financial environment. However, many leaders aren’t sure where to start when it comes to campaigns. They often ask: “How do we know if we are ready to start a campaign?” or “What does an organization need to have in place to plan and execute a successful campaign?” Here's a checklist from Accordant's Heather Wiley Starankovic, CFRE, CAP, to help you get campaign ready: https://ow.ly/Ka9z50Qu6pJ #healthcare #philanthropy #campaign