Tools & Resources
National Organizations with Local Connections
These groups may have deep connections in your community. Additionally, many of these networks will have resources that help you think about building your own network.
Community Health Improvement Navigator
The CDC Community Health Improvement Navigator (CHI Navigator) is a website for people who lead or participate in CHI work within hospitals and health systems, public health agencies, and other community organizations. It offers community stakeholders expert-vetted tools and resources for: Depicting visually the who, what, where, and how of improving community health...
Request for Letters of Intent from The New York Community Trust
This initiative, a partnership between the New York State Health Foundation and The New York Community Trust, along with a Call for Proposals from the NYS Health Foundation, highlights both the Rankings data and emphasizes the many factors that influence health. It can be found in the...
Nominal Group Technique
This tool (from ASQ) is a structured method for group brainstorming that encourages contributions from everyone.
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) connects local organizations and community leaders with resources to revitalize neighborhoods and improve quality of life. They offer a useful toolkit including loans, grants, equity investments and on-the-ground experience in some of the most vulnerable communities. This resource can be found in the...
New York State Health Foundation Call for Proposals
This example Call for Proposals from the New York State Health Foundation, along with a complementary initiative in partnership with the New York Community Trust, highlights both the Rankings data and emphasizes the many factors that influence health. It can be found in...
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota Call for Proposals
This example Call For Proposals (from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota) provides significant funding for healthy communities efforts, and is tied closely to County Health Rankings data and frameworks. It can be found in Philanthropy and Investors under...
Working Together for Better Health
Working Together for Better Health (NeighborWorks America) highlights training and resources available to support leaders linking health and community development. It can be found in the Community Development guide under...
LISC Institute for Comprehensive Community Development
LISC Institute for Comprehensive Community Development (from LISC) spotlights blogs, resources and stories about how community development and health are working together. It can be found in the Community Development guide under...
What Counts
What Counts (from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and the Urban Institute) outlines opportunities and challenges for the strategic use of data to reduce poverty, improve health, expand access to quality education, and build stronger communities. It can be found in the Community Development...