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How Philanthropy, Health Equity, and Community Health Can Transform Community Engagement

Side-by-side comparison table outlining pitfalls and authentic approaches in scaling community engagement for philanthropic funding. Pitfalls include transactional engagement, deficit-based framing, top-down control, and ineffective short-term funding. Authentic approaches focus on relational engagement, strengths-based models, co-creation and shared decision-making, and sustainable investments aligned with community priorities. Each pitfall is marked with a red X, and each authentic approach is marked with a green checkmark.
Related Topics:
Health EquityPopulation Health
Relevant Roles:
Chief Health Equity Officers

Philanthropy’s role in health systems is evolving. As reported by Becker’s, health systems are now integrating philanthropy leaders directly into the C-Suite—not just foundation oversight. The strategic advantage? Aligning fundraising with organizational strategic priorities.

At a recent Health Impact Alliance (HIA) roundtable, health system philanthropy, community health, and health equity leaders discussed philanthropy's role in enabling community engagement at scale.

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