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Materials for 2008

Are you ready for your trip to DC? The following documents will be helpful in preparing for Foundations on the Hill 2008.

Key Messaging Points

• FOTH Key Messaging Points (New)

Legislative Issue Papers

Issue papers provide background information on the Council on Foundations' legislative priorities. They are great resources for "leave-behind" folders.

• IRA Charitable Rollover (New)
• Excise Tax on Private Foundations (New)
• Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) Improvements (New)
• Pension Protection Act (PPA) Regulatory Clarifications (New)
• Congressional Philanthropy Caucus (New)
• Enhanced Deduction for Food Donations to Indian Tribes
• Extend Deductions for Contributions of Qualified Conservation Property
• What is a Donor-Advised Fund? Chart

"Leave-Behind" Folders

It is always a good idea to put together a folder to leave with each of your Senators and Representatives. Many regional associations put together "leave-behind" folders for their delegations. 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
• Legislative Issue Papers
- see above.
• 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 in a Member's state/district

To find the latest foundation statistics for your state, visit the Foundation Center's FC Stats page. If you would like the Council and the Forum to provide these folders, please contact Chatrane Birbal (703/879-0689) by Wednesday , February 27, 2008.

Other Helpful Documents/Links

Foundations on the Hill Map (Capitol Hill)

Foundations on the Hill Meeting Tips

Metro System Map - Washington, DC's subway system. Use the Union Station or Capitol South stations for Foundations on the Hill events.

MARC Train Schedule - You can take the MARC Commuter Train from Union Station to BWI Airport.