Mat-Su Health Foundation - Wasilla, Alaska

The Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) provides financial support for well-managed 501(c)(3) organizations offering services and practical solutions to significant health related problems impacting the citizens of the Mat-Su Borough.

The Foundation Board of Directors feels an organization with broad community support, strong financial management and matching project support is likely to be successful in sustaining its basic operations and achieve stated goals. Sustaining the operation’s basic needs through other means of support is a fundamental strength we look for. Read more about our Goals and Objectives.

New 2012 Membership Form

You can download our 2012 membership form in PDF format here or the WORD format here

Director of Program Planning & Evaluation

Mat-Su Health Foundation in Wasilla, AK seeks a full-time Director of Program Planning & Evaluation to guide the Foundation's program strategy and assess the impact of its philanthropic work. The Director leads strategic program planning processes to define goals, benchmarks, models and protocols that allow the Foundation to learn from its work and refine its strategic grantmaking. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director represents the Foundation within the strategic planning and evaluation field and handles tasks related to research, program planning, and evaluation, while performing duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of Mat-Su Health Foundation and regulatory agency standards. Annual salary range is $60K to $75K with benefits depending on experience.

Applicants must possess: Masters of Public Health or equivalent degree in relevant field from an accredited college; minimum four years of relevant work experience; knowledge of analysis and research, evaluation, performance management, and reporting techniques required; experience preparing and reviewing evaluation RFPs, selecting, and overseeing external consultants beneficial; ability to represent the Foundation and its mission with integrity and passion, while remaining objective in role.

To apply, send cover letter, resume and three references by 9 a.m. January 30, 2012 to Don Zoerb at d.zoerb@msrmc.com.

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2011 Scholarships

The Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) recently awarded 34 scholarships totaling $99,850.00 to residents of the Mat-Su Borough pursuing a health related career. Funds were awarded based upon the merit of the applicants meeting the MSHF eligibility criteria, which included clarity of health care career goals and the value of those goals to the health care community; demonstrated interest in the healthcare field through job experience, volunteer efforts, internships or related course offerings; and past academic performance.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Mat-Su Community Action and Impact Initiative

The Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is requesting simple proposals from qualified firms interested in conducting a Mat-Su Community Action and Impact Initiative.

Deadline to Submit Proposals: 1.31.12 @ 4:00 p.m

[Download Proposal]

Healthy Impact Grant Awards

The Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced its third and fourth quarter Healthy Impact grant awards to qualified nonprofits serving Mat-Su residents. Twelve organizations received a total of $1,982,099 for projects that help build opportunities for a healthy life in Mat-Su.

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Mat-Su Regional Plan for Delivery of Senior Services

This plan was prepared by the McDowell Group in association with Health Dimensions Group. This plan was prepared to better understand the needs of Mat-Su's senior population and to match those needs with an efficient and productive delivery system that can be implemented on a regional level.

Plan for Delivery of Senior Services
Executive Summary
Intro Letter

AK Health Reform Workgroup

A new workgroup is studying health care in Alaska and sharing its findings. The project is titled, AK Health Reform: Assessing Federal, State and Market Changes in the Next Decade.

http://www.akhealthreform.org/

Request for Proposal

Mat-Su Community Health Assessment

The Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is requesting simple proposals from qualified firms interested in conducting a Mat-Su Community Health Assessment.
Download Request for Proposal Form

New Public Notices

We have recently updated our public notice documents including:
- Annual Report
- 501(c)(3)
[View our public notices online]

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Healthy Impact Grant Program

Healthy Impact Grant Program (over $15,000) In accordance with our Grant Guidelines, the Foundation seeks to fund projects which improve the health and wellness of people living in the Mat-Su Borough through our Healthy Impact grant program.

Mat-Su Health Foundation accepts Healthy Impact grant requests in excess of $15,000 biannually in January and June of each funding year. Please consult the MSHF grant guidelines located on our website for additional information on what Mat-Su Health Foundation does and does not fund. The two cycle periods follow:

Cycle One:
Project Pitch - November 28 to January 6
Full Application - January 16 to February 24

Cycle Two:
Project Pitch - April 23 to June 1
Full Application - June 11 to July 27

All applications must be submitted electronically by 4:00 pm on the day of the aforementioned deadline.

Target Wellness Grant Program

Our Target Wellness Program threshold has increased from $5,000 to $15,000 and we've budgeted $250,000 this year instead of $100,000, a 150% increase in funds available. This program is always open, so if you have an innovative program or a pressing need, please remember MSHF for funding!

* Please refer to our Grants tab for instructions on how to apply.