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2021 Funders Forum: Housing Policies and Partnerships Rooted in Justice

Posted by 67sc on January 12, 2021

Join us virtually on March 23-24 for our 2021 Funders Forum: Housing Policies and Partnerships Rooted in Justice, which will focus on housing justice policy priorities at the national, state, and local levels, and opportunities for public-private partnerships. 

Under a new Presidential Administration, housing and homelessness advocates are working to proactively push for policies and practices that are rooted in evidence and justice. And, as the country continues to grapple with the effects COVID-19 and racism has on homelessness, it is important for philanthropy to lean into public-private partnerships. Join us during the 2021 Funders Forum to learn about the housing and homelessness priorities we need to advocate for and how we can build new public-private partnerships that advance those priorities, racial equity, and housing justice. 

An agenda will be available soon. Until then, we encourage you to hold these days and times on your calendar. 

Date and Time

  • Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | 2:00-4:00 ET (1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT)  
  • Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | 2:00-4:00 ET (1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT) 

 Agenda

A formal agenda is coming soon! If you have speaker or topic suggestions, please let us know.   

Registration  

Registration allows for 1 individual to attend both days (March 23-24) of the Funders Forum.  Participation in the Funders Forum is limited to private funders, United Ways, philanthropy-serving organizations, and/or members of Funders Together. Public funders, government employees, and staff at organizations where grantmaking is not the primary function are not eligible to participate. If you have any questions about your eligibility to participate, please contact Stephanie Chan, Director of Membership and Programs.    

Participation Fee 

  • $60 for Full (dues-paying) Members  
  • $120 for Basic (non-dues paying) Members and Non-Members 

Click here to Register for the Funders Forum

Questions about registration? Please contact: Lauren Samblanet, Knowledge Management and Communications Manager.    

FAQ

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Key Dates

January 12, 2021 Registration opens
March 19 at 11:59p ET Deadline to request a refund
March 22 at 1:00p ET Deadline to request a registration transfer
March 22 at 1:00p ET Online registration closes
March 23 and 24, 2:00p ET 2021 Funders Forum

 

WHEN
March 23, 2021 at 2pm - 4pm
WHERE
Virtual
CONTACT
Stephanie Chan, Director of Membership and Programs ·

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