Taking Stock
August 3, 2015
We’re six months into executing on our first strategic operating plan, 18 months into my tenure, a little over two years into our actual existence, and I’m taking stock.
Category: Philanthropy
Filling the “Rural” Void
July 15, 2015
A new federal study shows rural areas get a small share of foundation grants across the country. EHF hopes to change that in Texas.
To Community and Beyond
May 27, 2015
A community is so much more than geographical boundaries, neighborhoods and institutions. Our goal of developing community-driven, people-centered health systems is contingent on our understanding of the complex web of shared experiences and identities that inform people’s community affiliations.
Spreading Transformation – the One Simple Way You Can Help
May 21, 2015
We just announced our first-ever grant partners. But what’s the one thing they have in common that we’d like to improve? See how you can help spread positive change and transformation to community health across Texas.
The Roseto Connection
April 28, 2015
Why the “Roseto” effect shows us connection can still be the foundation of community health.
What Makes a Good Grant Proposal? Part II: Decision-making Variables
April 16, 2015
In keeping with the theme of what makes a good grant proposal, I want to share with you some of the variables we consider in our decision-making. Those variables can be categorized into five broad areas: alignment, organization overview, finances, administration, and strength of the proposal.
Story Power
March 5, 2015
Dee’s story shows how addressing root causes of medical problems – outside of a clinic — can improve the health of an entire family. But just telling her story is equally important.
Dee’s story is our story.
What Makes a Good Grant Proposal?
February 18, 2015
Since launching the grant-making system at the Episcopal Health Foundation, I am frequently asked by prospective applicants, “What constitutes a good grant proposal?” Is it writing a good statement of need or utilizing SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic or relevant, and time-oriented) objectives? Still other questions have focused on matters of alignment—typically asked something like this: since EHF funds community-based primary care, and I’m a community-based primary care provider, that’s alignment—right?
Not necessarily.
