In 2023, in a first-of-its-kind, The American Nurses Foundation’s Philanthropic Support for the Nursing Profession revealed that nursing receives just one penny of every healthcare philanthropy dollar despite broad awareness and agreement of the need for massive and urgent investment to unlock the full potential of nurses and the nursing profession to expertly, equitably and cost-effectively address increasing needs of access, affordability, and transformation of our complex health care systems. The health of every nation and person depends on nurses – and we are woefully and at our peril – underinvesting in nurses and nursing.

In this series of rare, in-depth unscripted conversations with philanthropists, fundraisers, program managers, executive directors, grantees, and innovators we explore the creative, strategic, and evidence-based approaches to these investments; learn why, how, and who is investing in nurses and nursing; and why it’s so urgent.

Featured Guests

• Kate Judge, American Nurses Foundation
• Howard Reid, Johnson & Johnson
• Rachel Barchie JD, Simms/Mann Family Foundation
• Elisabeth DeLuca, Elisabeth C. DeLuca Foundation
• Ahrin Mishan, Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation
• Jenny Kane, Bloomberg Philanthropies
• Kevin Byrne, Elisabeth C. DeLuca Foundation
• Victoria Mann Simms PhD, Simms/Mann Family Foundation
• Pamela McCue PhD, RN, NursesMC
• Marion Leary PhD, MPH, RN, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
• Karen Grimley PhD, MBA, RN, UCLA Health

Resources
American Nurses Foundation Report: Philanthropic Support of the Nursing Profession