Hosts
Grantmakers Forum of New York
Western New York Grantmakers
Association
- Full Agenda (PDF)
- Registration Form (PDF)
Diane Hannum, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation
Heidi Holtz, Rosamond Gifford Foundation
Don Matteson, The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation
Jane McNamara, NY Council for the Humanities
Kathryn
Thomas, Women's Foundation of Genesee Valley
Diane
Traina, Park Foundation
Kathleen Christy, Western New York Grantmakers Association
Lisa Dahl, Grantmakers Forum of New York
Primary Contact:
Grantmakers
Forum of New York
75 College Avenue, Suite 311
Rochester, NY 14607-1009
2009 NYS Funders Conference
The Conference Committee invites grantmakers to address philanthropic issues at the 2009 NYS Funders Conference, on the beautiful Cornell University campus in Ithaca, NY.
Cohosted by Grantmakers Forum of New York and Western New York Grantmakers Association, the conference will bring national and local experts to present on topics in philanthropy ranging from management and governance, to nonprofit effectiveness, to community issues and supporting policy work. Network with other funders, exchange ideas at the conference!
Meet your colleagues at the Opening Reception on Sunday evening, then enjoy sharing and learning through Tuesday lunch.
Bring the family! Discover Ithaca and the Finger Lakes!
Conference
location: Statler Hotel at Cornell University, Ithaca.
Statler Hotel Reservations: 1.800.541.2501
The
group block is filled. The Statler still may have rooms available (at
the current rate).
Statler
Discount rate until September 25: $165/single, $175/double.
Group name: Grantmakers Forum.
Find other hotels in Ithaca and commute to campus.
Keynote Speakers:
- Aaron Bartley, PUSH Buffalo
- Dr. William Dietz, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Stuart Hart, Cornell University Sustainable Global Enterprise
- Martin Lehfeldt, author, Notes from a Non-Profitable Life
- Ann Monroe, Community Health Foundation of Western and Central New York
- Ralph Smith, Annie E. Casey Foundation; Chair, Council on Foundations
- Susan Kenny Stevens, consultant, Nonprofit Lifecycles
Sponsors:
Alesco Advisors LLC, Rochester
Central New York Community Foundation, Syracuse
Corning
Incorporated Foundation,
Corning
,
Millbrook
Rosamond Gifford Foundation, Syracuse
The Greater Rochester Health Foundation
,
New York City
The John R. Oishei Foundation, Buffalo
,
Ithaca
The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation, Buffalo
Triad Foundation, Ithaca
The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, Albany
Wegmans
Food Markets, Rochester