The Scattergood Foundation advances behavioral health policy through advocacy, partnership, and thought leadership aimed at building a more effective, compassionate, and equitable system. Through initiatives like our policy paper series and collaborations with local and national partners, we support strategies that help shape public dialogue and inform systems change.
We work alongside policymakers, advocates, researchers, funders, providers, and people with lived experience to elevate practical solutions to today’s behavioral health challenges. Grounded in equity and community voice, our advocacy and thought leadership efforts seek to strengthen investment in behavioral health and advance policies that improve wellbeing for individuals, families, and communities.
The Think Bigger Do Good Policy Series is a collection of nonpartisan, solution-oriented papers designed to advance behavioral health policy reform at the local, state, and federal levels. Since launching in 2017, the series has brought together philanthropic partners and leading experts in behavioral health, policy, advocacy, and systems change to develop practical, evidence-informed solutions to some of the field’s most pressing challenges. More than research papers, these resources are tools for advocacy and action.…
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As a member of the Pennsylvania Health Funders Collaborative (PHFC) the Scattergood Foundation collaborates with a statewide network of health foundations to improve health outcomes for communities across Pennsylvania. through collaboration, shared learning, and policy engagement. Through PHFC, Scattergood collaborates with peer funders to share knowledge, identify emerging policy issues, explore opportunities for collective action and funding, and strengthen advocacy efforts that build more equitable and effective health systems. The collaborative also serves as a…
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Mindful Philanthropy is a national initiative focused on growing support for mental health, addiction, and community wellbeing. As the only resource of its kind, it connects funders, donors, and philanthropic leaders with the knowledge, networks, and opportunities needed to make strategic, high-impact investments in behavioral health. Working across sectors, Mindful Philanthropy helps strengthen donor engagement, elevate innovative programs and policy efforts, and encourage greater coordination among funders. By promoting evidence-informed approaches and shared learning, the…
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PA FIRE (Pennsylvania Fund for Immigrant Rights and Equity) is a statewide initiative led by the Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition (PIC) to protect immigrant rights, expand critical services, and advance long-term systems change across Pennsylvania. In playing a role on the PA FIRE advisory committee, the Scattergood Foundation is helping to guide strategy and advocate for increased philanthropic investment in supporting and protecting immigrant communities across the Commonwealth. Through coordinated funding and collaboration, PA FIRE supports…
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Vision Philadelphia is a collaborative initiative led by Philadelphia-based philanthropic organizations committed to building a more equitable, responsive, and thriving city. Developed in partnership with local leaders and informed by community voices and regional experts, the series explores practical, forward-looking solutions to some of Philadelphia’s most pressing challenges — from poverty and racial inequity to public systems and community wellbeing. Created to support stronger collaboration between philanthropy, civic leaders, and local government, Vision Philadelphia provides…
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