2012 Agenda

Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) is a two-day legislative and public policy conference in Washington, D.C., for foundation staff members and philanthropic leaders. FOTH offers a unique opportunity for grantmakers to demonstrate the power and reach of philanthropy and its impact on society. During the conference, participants will receive a legislative briefing on issues of relevance to the philanthropic sector, learn from Capitol Hill staff how to have an effective meeting, and talk with policy experts from Congress and the Administration about pressing issues facing the nation. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with their lawmakers on Capitol Hill, both Wednesday and Thursday.

• Wed, Mar 21
• Thur, Mar 22
• All Days

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

	8:00am - 12:00pm	Registration Opens
	8:30am - 12:00pm	The Alliance for Charitable Reform (ACR) Summit (Optional for FOTH attendees) Programming hosted by the Alliance for Charitable Reform (ACR) to provide a snapshot of the current political issues impacting philanthropy and advanced strategies for communicating your cause with policymakers. (FOTH attendees must register separately for the ACR Summit here).
	12:00pm - 1:15pm	Joint Lunch (Council, Forum, and ACR) Commentary & analysis on the Republican Primary and the General Election featuring: Stuart Rothenberg Editor and Publisher, The Rothenberg Political Report and Columnist, Roll Call For years, Rothenberg has reported on the nation’s political news with unbiased clarity and nonpartisan precision. The Rothenberg Political Report is a biweekly newsletter that provides reporting on and analysis of American elections—and the potential ramifications of those elections. He also writes a column in Roll Call twice a week. Rothenberg has contributed op-ed pieces to The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and the Orlando Sentinel. He also has appeared on Meet the Press, Today, This Week, Nightline, and The McLaughlin Group.
	1:15pm - 2:15pm	Legislative Update
	2:30pm - 3:30pm	Do's and Don'ts Training for Hill meetings (Optional)
	2:30pm - 5:30pm	Meetings (Shuttle Buses Take Participants to Capitol Hill) Round one of Hill meetings (Congressional, Hall of States/Gubernatorial, Administration)

What's the Hall of States?
Conveniently located just blocks from the U.S. Capitol and Union Station, the Hall of the States is the Washington DC-based offices for state governors.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

	7:15am - 7:45am	Shuttle Buses Take Participants to Capitol Hill
	8:00am - 9:00 a.m.	FOTH Breakfast Rally featuring: Gabriella Gomez Assistant Secretary for Legislation and Congressional Affairs, U.S. Department of Education Gabriella Gomez was confirmed on May 1, 2009, by the U.S. Senate as assistant secretary for Legislation and Congressional affairs. In her role, she advises the secretary of education on legislative matters pending before Congress and serves as the department's liaison to congressional requests. Gomez previously served as a lead policy adviser on higher education issues and lead negotiator for House Democrats on higher education legislation, including helping to successfully pass the Higher Education Opportunity Act and the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. Suzanne Immerman Director of Strategic Partnerships, U.S. Department of Education Suzanne Immerman serves as the director of Strategic Partnerships for the U.S. Department of Education and special assistant to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, and facilitates alignment with the philanthropic and business community. Immerman has earned more than 15 years of experience in the independent sector, spanning corporate, private, and family philanthropy as well as nonprofit program development. She previously served as director of the Wolfensohn Family Foundation and deputy director of the September 11th Fund, a $530 million foundation established in response to the terrorist attacks. Location: Rayburn House Office Building Room B339-B340 Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
	9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Conversation with Rocco Landesman Rocco Landesman Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Rocco Landesman was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 10th chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in 2009. Prior to his appointment, he was a Broadway theater producer and an assistant professor at the Yale School of Drama. He has also served as president of Jujamcyn, a company that owns and operates five Broadway theaters. Landesman has produced several Tony Award-winning Broadway shows, including The Producers (2001), and has advocated relationships between the commercial and not-for-profit sectors of the American theater. Location: Rayburn House Office Building Room B339-B340 Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
	9:00am - 3:00pm	Meetings (Continued) Round two of Hill meetings (Congressional, Hall of States/Gubernatorial, Administration)
	1:00pm	Box Lunches Hall of Honor Ballroom, 5th Floor, Reserve Officers Association
	3:00pm - 4:00pm	Debriefing Session at Respite Room Hall of Honor Ballroom, 5th Floor, Reserve Officers Association