Family Philanthropy Conference 2009 Brochure

pre-conFerence activitieS continued This event continues the annual tradition of the Strengthening Vulnerable Families sessions held the day before Family Philanthropy Conferences. The program will focus on why family foundations address these issues, what they have learned from their grantmaking, and how other family foundations can use the lessons learned to make a difference in the lives of children and their families. A networking reception will follow the session. Pre-registration strongly encouraged; no fee for workshop or reception.To register and for additional information, please visit www.familyfunders.org or contact Elisabeth Hyleck, Coordinator, at 410-727-1205 or ehyleck@familyfunders.org. Sponsored by the Family Funders Network, a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. nation to action. The presenters believe Traces of the Trade could not be a more appropriate and timely film to screen at the conference. Fee: GFEM Members $50; Non-GFEM Members $60 For more information, contact Evelyn Gibson at 703-879-0691 or Evelyn.Gibson@cof.org. This screening is co-sponsored by Grantmakers in Film + Electronic Media, the Council on Foundations, and Resource Generation. An encore screening will occur Sunday, 2:00pm–3:45pm (without the speakers); a follow-up concurrent session, “Traces of the Trade–Race, Class, and Privilege: An On-going Dialogue,” will occur Monday, 2:30pm–4:30pm. saturday night at the Movies: dinner, screening, and discussion 6:00pm–9:30pm Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North by filmmaker katrina Browne Traces of the Trade chronicles the journey of descendents of the largest slave-trading family in America as they uncover their ancestors’ history, explore the economic history of our nation, debate the origins of their contemporary wealth, and begin a quest for personal and national reconciliation. This film uses the past to propel us into a better future by launching a long-overdue conversation on race, class, and privilege in America. Following the screening there will be a follow-up discussion with the filmmaker, Katrina Browne, and author Thomas dewolf (Inheriting the Trade), who are both featured in the film. Traces of the Trade joins a long list of foundation-funded films that have moved individuals, communities, and even our next generation Hosted suite 9:00pm–11:00pm This semi-formal space will provide emerging leaders with a venue for late night de-briefing, amazing refreshments, blogging, music, and good conversation. This event will also take place on Monday, February 2, 9:00pm–11:00pm. Co-hosted by 21/64, Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy, and Resource Generation Sunday, February 1 new day! generational Leadership: next-generation retreat The next-Generation Retreat will take place after the opening Plenary 1:00pm–6:00pm See page 6 for details. 10 Family philanThropy ConFerenCe http://www.familyfunders.org

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Family Philanthropy Conference 2009 Brochure 2009 Family Philanthropy Conference Planning Committee Featured Events Generational Leadership Pre-Conference Activities Schedule-at-a-Glance Site Sessions Eligibility Policy General Information Registration Form Registration Instructions and Information

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