2015 Funders Institute Agenda

Bridging the Gap: The Strategic Role of Philanthropy in Ending Homelessness

Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel
999 9th St NW
Room 12/13/14
Washington, DC 20001

Morning Session: What I’ve Learned

8:30-9:00          Networking Breakfast

9:00-9:30          Welcoming Remarks

      • Janice Elliot, Melville Charitable Trust
      • Anne Miskey, Funders Together
      • Bill Pitkin, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

9:30-9:45          Veteran Lived Experience - George Forbes

9:45-10:00        Matthew Doherty, USICH

10:00-10:30      What I’ve Learned Networking - Leslie Perkul, Sister of Charity Foundation of Cleveland

10:30-10:45      Break

10:45-11:45      Bridging the Gap: Housing and Employment

      • Martha Toll, Butler Family Fund
      • Amy Rynell, Heartland Alliance
      • Becca Allen, Melville Charitable Trust
      • Sue Beaton, The Paul and Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation 

11:45-12:00      Nan Roman, National Alliance to End Homelessness

12:00-1:00        Lunch

Afternoon Session: Bridging the Gap

1:00-1:15          Youth Lived Experience - Rivianna Hyatt

1:15-1:20          What I’ve Learned - Katie Hong, Raikes Foundation

1:20-2:10          Interactive Case Studies

2:10-2:35          Group Discussions

2:35-2:50          Funders Acting Boldly (FAB) Talk: Taking Risks When You Don't Like Being Wrong - David Wertheimer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

2:50-3:00          Closing Remarks

4:00-5:00          Funders Institute Happy Hour at City Tap House