Funding Practices

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The following articles and research are inspiring us to reflect on our role as a funder and how we approach our work.

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Q&A: REED partners share the power in holding space for rest, healing, collective learning

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Why building community power is vital for philanthropy

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A Caring, Connected Community: How Greater Des Moines nonprofits met our needs during the pandemic

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Champions for Change: A Collective Commitment to Children's Health

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Building a Trust-Based Philanthropy to Shift Power Back to Communities

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Cultivating Change: How the HealthConnect Fellowship lifted a network of advocates to improve children's health in central Iowa

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Grant Makers in Health

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Addressing Patients' Social Needs: An Emerging Business Case for Provider Investment

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Innovations in Health Equity and Health Philanthropy

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The Water of Systems Change

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