Are you ready for your district meeting? The following documents/links will help you prepare for Foundations on the Hill District Days.

Key Message Points/Sample Agenda

• Talking Points for District Work Period
• Sample Meeting Agenda [courtesy of the Ohio Grantmakers Forum]

Legislative Issue Papers

Issue papers provide background information on the Council on Foundations' legislative priorities. They are great resources for "leave-behind" folders. Review and download the Council's Legislative Issue Papers.

"Leave-Behind" Folders

It is always a good idea to put together a folder to leave with each of your Senators and Representatives. The folders usually include:

• a list of meeting participants with contact information
• one page overview of grantmaking in your state/district
• Handout Example [courtesy of the Minnesota Council on Foundations]
• issue papers
• Council and Forum one-pagers (membership in these national organizations shows a commitment to ethics and accountability)
• Handout Example [courtesy of the Donors Forum of Chicago]
• any press clips of the work being done the lawmaker's state/district

To find the latest foundation statistics for your state, visit the Foundation Center's FC Stats page. Please contact the Council's Government Relations staff if you need assistance (govt@cof.org) or 703/879-0600).

Other Helpful Documents

• Top Ten Meeting Tips for District Days
• Legal Questions on Meeting with Candidates, Conducting Site Visits [produced by the Council's Legal Services and Standards Department]