Southern Obesity Summit Senior Program Officer Lisa Medellin Senior Program Officer November 15, 2016

Healthcare Georgia Foundation Overview

Mission Advance the health of all Georgians and to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare for underserved individuals and communities. Our Vision: To Achieve Health Equity Among Georgians Our goals are to: Protect and promote the health of individuals, families & communities Improve the availability, quality, appropriateness & financing of healthcare services Integrate & coordinate efforts to improve health and healthcare services Next slide

About Healthcare Georgia Foundation Statewide, private independent foundation Health Conversion Foundation – Blue Cross/Blue Shield Established in 1999 $60 million, 800+ awards 14-member Board of Directors and 11 staff member $3.5 Million in grants (2016)

Our Priority Areas Addressing Health Disparities Expanding Access to Affordable Quality Health Care Services Promoting Health and Preventing Disease Strengthening and Sustaining Health Nonprofit Organizations, Programs, and Workforce

Approach to Philanthropy Mission Alignment Grounded in science, built on partnerships and focused on results

Approach to Philanthropy Due Diligence Learning Organization Improve our work Reflect on evaluation results and lessons learned Incorporate findings into future programs and initiatives Improve Grantmaking Programs External evaluation and technical assistance Continuous quality improvement Resource to nonprofits and partners Evaluation Resource Center (ERC) Publications/Results Matter Extensive Due Diligence

What Makes A Successful Application Do your research Review the website Know the mission, goals, and funding priorities of the Foundation Funding Cycles

What Makes A Successful Application Read and understand the criteria and guidelines Is your organization and/or program a good fit/match? Are there any geographic limitations? Eligibility Requirements Understand the process & Deadlines Know the application submission requirements (letter of intent, application form, or full proposal) Contact staff if unclear about guidelines NOTES What Do Funders Look For? Program is a fit with the funder’s mission and priority areas of interest Application guidelines are followed, all questions should be fully addressed Application should include required information (e.g. budget, cover sheet, attachments) Measurable outcomes and objectives SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Specific) Organizational Capacity Budget is consistent with scope of work Include budget narrative Sustainability -Plan to sustain the program after grant funds end

Childhood Obesity Prevention Program Launched in 2013 Collaborative & Coalitions Implement local PSE Support active living and healthy eating Leadership/Capacity Development Technical Assistance Policy & Evaluation COPP-Childhood Obesity Prevention Program launched in 2013/multi-year funding. Speak to Foundation’s evolution with regard to Childhood Obesity work Overarching Goals: Support local communities & coalitions to identify and implement PSE (Policy, Systems and Environmental changes) that would support and encourage community-wide infrastructure change to promote a Healthy Community as a way of life for all sectors of a community. Changing Social Norms/Leadership Development. Speak to Bullet Points on Slide (NOTE-Final Evaluation results pending) Next Steps….publications/ promoting results (Results Matter & Case Studies)