2009 Agenda

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

All Tuesday events will be held at The Almas Temple Club
(1315 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20005) in the lower level.

9:00 am

Registration Opens
Come early and pick up your packets, name tags and other materials.

11:00 am- 11:45 am

Foundations, the Economy and the Administration
Jeff Liebman, Executive Associate Director & Chief Ecnomist
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

11:45 am- 12:15 pm

Lunch will be served

12:15 pm- 1:15 pm

Tax Writing Committee Panel
Michaeleen Crowell, Legislative Director to Congressman John Lewis (D-GA)Theresa Pattara, Tax Counsel, Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA)
Tiffany Smith, Tax Counsel, Senator Max Baucus (D-MT)
Jon Traub, Chief Republican Counsel, House Ways & Means

1:15 pm- 2:15 pm

The Economy: Impact on Foundations & the Non-profit Sector
Diana Aviv, President & CEO, Independent Sector
Steve Gunderson, President and CEO, Council on Foundations
Colin Lacon, President & CEO, Northern California Grantmakers
Adam Myerson, President Philanthropy Roundtable

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Break

2:30 pm- 3:30 pm

Legislative Briefing Session
Matt Dolan, Director, Federal Policy Group
Julie Fernandez, Principal, Raben Group
Janne Gallagher, General Counsel, Council on Foundations

3:30 pm - 4:30pm

Foundations on the Hill Orientation
Michael Torra, Principal, Raben Group

Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Shuttle services will be available from the Palomar hotel to the Almas Temple Club for the Breakfast-Kick off.

7:00 am

Breakfast
Location: Almas Temple Club

7:30am - 9:00am

A Salute to Friends of Philanthropy
Congressman Patrick Tiberi (OH)
Congressman Danny Davis (IL)
Senator Richard Burr (NC)

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Shuttle Buses Take Participants to Capitol Hill

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Congressional Hill Meetings

10:00 am

Respite Room Opens
Location: Reserve Officers Association, One Constitution Avenue NE, Fifth Floor
[See Map]

Need a place to go between meetings or to reconvene? Stop by the Foundations on the Hill Respite Room for refreshments. The Respite Room will be open from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Debriefing Session at Respite Room
Location: Reserve Officers Association, One Constitution Avenue NE, Fifth Floor
An opportunity for participants to discuss what they learned and heard from their Senators and Representatives. Staff will also provide some tips on how to follow up and continue strengthening your relationships with your members of Congress.

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For more information on the agenda, contact Chatrane Birbal (703/879-0689).