A Defining Moment for Health Philanthropy

Posted by Ellen Friedman in Health, Philanthropy, Tides Projects & Grantees on Mar 18, 2010 | 11 Comments

Tom David is a Senior Strategist at Community Clinics Initiative, a project of Tides that was started in partnership with The California Endowment and has granted over $100 million to more than 90 percent of California's community clinics. David recently wrote a rousing commentary for last week's Grantmakers In Health annual meeting calling health foundations to act – now. An excerpt of the eight page article is below, or you can read the entire commentary.

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Innovative Approaches to Grantmaking in Africa

Posted by Renée Joslyn in Africa, Global, Philanthropy, Tides Projects & Grantees on Feb 26, 2010 | 1 Comment

Photo credit: International Treatment Preparedness Coalition

There are so many exciting and innovative grantmaking approaches focusing in Africa these days. Some foundations are taking the lead in challenging traditional models of grantmaking on the continent and working hard to make sure resources go directly to people in communities who are making change and struggling for equity and justice. In addition, tremendous opportunities have evolved around collaborations between foundations that have...

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