The
Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc. (FPHNY) works independently
and in partnership with the NYC
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to raise
funds in support of critical public health programs and
to administer grant programs tackling important public health
needs. FPHNY's relationship with DOHMH affords private
donors who are interested in safeguarding or advancing public
health in New York City with a unique and expedient way
to collaborate closely with the public sector, blending
the expertise and scale of City government with the efficiency,
flexibility, and dedication of a not-for-profit. FPHNY.
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Forges public-private partnerships...Through
FPHNY, private sector donors can leverage the capacity
and scale of the public sector. |
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Facilitates exploration and change...FPHNY provides
a home for innovative programs, working to support scale-up
of new approaches that are proven to work. |
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Helps insulate and sustain programs...FPHNY helps
to provide stability and support for important programs
in controversial areas of public health concern. |
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Enhances impact and accountability...FPHNY administers
grant programs, adding efficiency and attending to donor
needs and requirements. |
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Increases available resources...FPHNY raises funds
for programs in critical yet under-attended areas of
public health need and in support of the pursuit of
excellence or high impact in the health sector. |
