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2015 Annual Meeting Thematic Areas
Economy and Finance
The long-term health and prosperity of our global economy depends on the ability of the private sector to create jobs and shared opportunity. Foundations are driving economic growth and providing strategic direction to key areas of social…
Call for Sessions
A Call for Sessions provides the philanthropic sector the opportunity to submit fully developed breakout sessions focused on the three thematic areas as a way to share innovative approaches, knowledge and expertise.
Things To Keep In Mind As You Submit Your Session Proposal:…
Judy Tenzer is vice president of the Department of Corporate Social Responsibility at American Express, a member of the Council on Foundations.
PRESENTER POLICIES:
Generally, if you are selected, you will be expected to register for the conference (at the early bird/member rate) and cover your own expenses. If you have a “team” of presenters identified, the following information will apply:
Honoraria:
The Council does not…
What are the next steps following submission of the Call for Sessions?
The conference programming team made up of Advisory Group members and Council staff will review all proposals and select those that best align with the vision and goals of the conference. Once proposals are chosen, the team…
I’m just back from an incredible visit to the Angkor Temple complex in Cambodia. It’s an area I’ve wanted to visit for some time, and I also have the added benefit of being able to see American Express philanthropic dollars at work there.
Historic preservation is one of our…
Joining Forces Impact Pledge organizers announced five new pledges to the Philanthropy Joining Forces Impact Pledge at an event at Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum last week. With the new commitments, a total of 35 participants have pledged more than $200 million over the next five years to…
This afternoon, the United States House of Representatives failed to advance the Supporting America's Charities Act (H.R. 5806), a milestone bill that would have widely benefited philanthropy and charitable organizations across the country. The vote broke down along party lines, with 275…
Alexis Raymond is a writer/editor at Cisco Corporate Affairs.
In this week's Washington Snapshot:
House Passes 1-Year Extenders Bill - Senate Yet to Act;
Tell Senators: Pass the America Gives More Act Provisions in Final Extenders Deal;
White House Events this Week;
Happening on the Hill;
Attention: Global Grantmakers;
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