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2011 ACR Summit for Leaders

March 8, 2011, Washington, D.C.

2011 SUMMIT FOR LEADERS

Hosted by The Alliance for Charitable Reform (a project of The Philanthropy Roundtable)

8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Capital Hilton Hotel
Washington, D.C.

A new Congress including the largest freshman class in more than 60 years has returned to Washington to tackle the continuing challenges facing our nation. This gives the donor and foundation community a tremendous opportunity to educate new members on the vital support we provide to individual neighborhoods, the nation, and the global community.

To help you think through the best approach for your organization, we invite you to attend the second annual ACR Summit for Leaders on March 8, 2011. The conference will include an overview of the 2011 political landscape and an exploration of various advocacy strategies available under the tax laws for donors and foundations to educate and influence policymakers. Foundation executives, nonprofit leaders, and others interested in public policy are invited to attend.

AGENDA

8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
ACR Summit for Leaders

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch co-hosted by The Philanthropy Roundtable, Council on Foundations, and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers. More information will follow.

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Reception to honor a Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT). We will hear Senator Hatch discuss the current legislative agenda. Mark A. Prater, Chief Tax Counsel, Finance Committee Minority Staff, will accompany the Senator.
Location: Monocle Restaurant
On Capitol Hill, the Senate side
107 D Street Northeast
Washington, DC 20002
Shuttle service for up to 35 attendees will be provided from the Capital Hilton Hotel promptly at 4:30 p.m.

SUMMIT SESSIONS

• 8:30 a.m. The Congressional Agenda Through 2011
  Congressional staff will discuss the legislative landscape in the year ahead and possible implications for the philanthropic community.
  George Callas, Senior Tax Policy Advisor, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI)
  Jeff Hamond, Economic Policy Director, Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY)
  Evan Liddiard, Senior Tax Policy Advisor, Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT)
  Karen McAfee, Minority Oversight Staff Director for the House Ways and Means Committee
• 9:40 a.m. Advocacy Primer
  A tax expert will review practical do’s and don’ts for foundations interested in public policy and educating Members of Congress and other government officials.
  John A. Edie, Exempt Organizations Tax Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers
• 10:20 a.m. The Different Faces of Advocacy
  Veteran leaders from several charities and foundations will discuss their organizations’ distinct strategies for advocacy—from local community initiatives to global public policy agendas—as well as lessons learned over the years.
  Wendy Guillies, Vice President of Communications, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
  Jon Pratt, Executive Director, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
  Stephen Rickard, Executive Director, Open Society Policy Center
  William A. Schambra, Director, Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal, Hudson Institute
  Daniel P. Schmidt, Vice President for Programs, Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation

Online registration has now closed. We will accept walk-on registartions th day of the conference.