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Listening Portal

We would like to get your opinions on a few questions. Your responses will be used to assist The California Wellness Foundation's staff and Board prepare for its strategic planning process coming up in 2013.
 
1.

In your opinion, what is an unmet critical health issue facing Californians? (Choose one)
Lack of accessible, affordable and quality health care, including oral health and behavioral health
Not enough health care providers
Increasing rates of poverty
Increasing rates of chronic diseases (diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, etc.)
Other  
2.

In addition to making grants that support programs and services, what else is important to support? (Choose one)
Conferences and convenings
Capacity building (board development, fund development, strategic planning)
Technology training and equipment upgrades
Evaluation and research
Scholarships and fellowships
Capital projects
Professional and leadership development for nonprofit staff
3.

The Foundation is known as a leader in funding health policy and advocacy organizations' efforts to change systems and conditions. Our predominant approach in the last decade has been to provide core operating support to sustain and strengthen policy and advocacy organizations. Moving forward, should the Foundation:
Continue to provide core operating support to health policy and advocacy organizations
Initiate and implement public education campaigns to highlight critical health issues and inform policymakers
Invest in research and analysis that inform health policy
Support grassroots organizing campaigns
Facilitate partnerships between public agencies and nonprofit policy and advocacy organizations
Combination of the above
4.

In your opinion, what is the top contributor to good health? (Choose one)
Access to health care provider and health education
Health insurance
Living wage jobs
Education
Access to affordable fresh fruits and vegetables
Clean air, water and toxin-free consumer products
Opportunities for physical exercise
Safe communities
Supportive family and other social connections
Other  
5.

Many people, when they hear the name “The California Wellness Foundation,” may think that we predominantly fund in areas that are more traditionally associated with “wellness” (for example, nutrition, fitness, healthy living and mind-body-spirit). While the Foundation has funded in these areas in the past, they are not top priorities in our current grantmaking program.  Moving forward, and given other foundations' priorities, should TCWF prioritize funding wellness programs?
Yes
No
6.

There are many different elements to consider when determining grantmaking strategies and focus areas.  What should the Foundation consider when developing future grantmaking focus areas?
Social determinants of health - poverty, education, social policies, etc.
Population groups - immigrants, youth, women, seniors, etc.
Health issues - violence prevention, environmental health, etc.
Social determinants of health and population groups
Health issues and population groups
Social determinants of health and health issues
All of the above

Thank you for your participation! You have given us valuable information that we will continue to think about as we move forward.