Feb. 25-26 In Washington, DC: 7th Annual Budget And Tax Briefing For Grantmakers (Free)
7th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing for Grantmakers
February 25-26, 2010
FREE
Franklin C&D
Four Points Sheraton
1201 K Street, NW, Washington, DC
Sponsored by the Grantmakers Income Security Taskforce (GIST) and Grantmakers for Children, Youth & Families (GCYF)
This meeting is free of charge and open to foundation representatives and philanthropic advisors. Please join us for a unique opportunity to learn about and discuss the Fiscal Year 2011 budget and tax issues and impact on supports and services for children, youth and families. The meeting will take place Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 9-5pm and Friday, February 26, 2010 from 9-2pm. A detailed agenda will be available shortly. Sessions will include:
- Federal and State Budget and Tax Outlook for FY 2011
- Overhaul of the Federal Poverty Measure
- Policy Update: Hunger and Nutrition
- Grantmaker Strategy Session
Participants are expected to arrange their own travel and hotel accommodations as needed.
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the most convenient airport to downtown Washington, DC. Although further away, Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) also serve the greater metropolitan area. Hotel rooms are in high demand this time of year, so we encourage you to make a reservation soon. The Four Points Sheraton is offering a special rate of $169/person for the nights of February 24 and February 25, 2010. In order to take advantage of this special rate, hotel reservations must be made by Wednesday, February 10, 2010.
Click here to access this special rate. Other nearby hotels include the Hamilton Crowne Plaza (www.hamiltonhoteldc.com); Marriott at Metro Center (www.marriott.com); and Washington Plaza Hotel (www.washington.dc.xhotelguide.com).
