2022 Foundations on the Hill

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March 22-23, 2022

THIS EVENT IS NOW VIRTUAL

Create visibility for philanthropy and issues you care about on Capitol Hill

IPA's Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) delegation will meet with our elected officials—virtually—about the policies that matter most to our sector. Attendees advocate on behalf of the philanthropic sector and educate lawmakers about the importance of philanthropy in America, and the impact it has on their districts and constituencies.

Held in conjunction with United Philanthropy Forum, Council on Foundations, and Independent Sector, FOTH is an annual advocacy opportunity for grantmakers and philanthropy serving organizations (PSOs) to meet with their federal lawmakers. This event is the one time a year when philanthropy comes together to speak with one, unified voice to our policymakers about the unique and vital role that charitable giving plays in America.

Foundations on the Hill:

Informs and educates Congress about philanthropy
Creates visibility for foundations and philanthropy on Capitol Hill
Advocates on issues important to foundations
Encourages Congress to view foundations as resources on key public policy issues
Builds your organization’s relationship with lawmakers and their staffs

Your Attendance Has Impact

Regardless of your experience in policy work or participating in legislative visits, we invite and encourage all members to join. When polled by the Congressional Management Foundation, congressional staffers consistently indicated that direct constituent interactions have the highest influence on lawmakers’ decisions—more than any other advocacy strategies.

By joining FOTH, your members of Congress better understand the impact of the work you do in Indiana and the policies necessary to ensure you can effectively carry out your missions. Building relationships with members of Congress and their staff is critical to influencing policymakers on issues that matter most and gaining their support for the philanthropic sector.

How It Works

Prior to FOTH, IPA will schedule virtual meetings with your member of the Indiana federal delegation. During FOTH, our staff and other IPA members will join you in these meetings.

IPA's FOTH delegation lead Holly M. Davis will ensure you are fully prepared for these meetings and aware of all scheduling updates (calendar invitations sent to all registrants). You will be given policy priorities and topics of interest to discuss and invited to a pre-FOTH call for additional guidance.

While IPA members are meeting with members of the Indiana delegation, philanthropy partners from across the country will be meeting with their members as well.

Questions

Please contact IPA Vice President of External Relations Holly M. Davis if you have questions about FOTH.

Registration

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 to Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Schedule

Schedule: Congressional Meetings

District #	Date/Time	Member Meeting
Indiana	TBD	Senator Todd Young
Indiana	TBD	Senator Mike Braun
1	Mar 22 10:00 am ET/9:00 am CT	Representative Frank Mrvan - D
2	Mar 22 10:00 a.m.	Representative Jackie Walorski - R
3	TBD	Representative Jim Banks - R
4	TBD	Representative Jim Baird - R
5	TBD	Representative Victoria Spartz - R
6	Mar 23 2:00 pm	Leon Striker, Legislative Assistant to Representative Greg Pence - R
7	TBD	Representative Andre Carson - D
8	TBD	Representative Larry Bucshon - R
9	Mar 17 10:00 a.m.	Representative Trey Hollingsworth - R

Testimonials

Member Feedback

"I think everyone should consider a FOTH experience at least once. It is a chance to be part of the democratic experience and to really appreciate the process from our legislators perspective. As nonprofits, we need to understand the special space we occupy as a tax exempt entity—tax law is what defines our professional space—and Congress can narrow it, making our jobs harder, or broaden it, giving us more freedom to serve our constituencies. We need to make sure they understand the implications of each vote."
TRACY SOUZA | Heritage Fund–The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

"I came away understanding more about how the political sausage is made and how to better make our case with legislators on the state and federal level when my community’s issues need legislative solutions to complex problems. I was also able to talk to a Senator’s staff about an initiative that is important in Kosciusko County—the shortage of child care. I am now connected to the staff person leading child care/education initiatives on behalf of the Senator.
STEPHANIE OVERBEY | Kosciusko County Community Foundation

"After 18+ years in the field, I took this opportunity—and I honestly wish I had done so earlier. There were other first-timers on this trip. But you wouldn't know it because we were prepped and on message for every meeting. Our wonderful IPA staff prepped the group in advance and provided us with information that was the envy of other groups attending FOTH."
LIZ TATE | Retired Grantmaker

"FOTH is our opportunity to bring impactful stories of success to the forefront to ensure policies remain aligned with funding, and to provide sound recommendations on those that do not. I would encourage all foundation leaders to participate, to strengthen our collective voice around issues that affect us and the nonprofits we support."
RACHEL GOODSPEED | CareSource Foundation

Extended FOTH Activities

Joining scheduled meetings with Indiana's federal delegation is free when you register with IPA via the link above.

If you would like to extend your FOTH experience beyond the meetings hosted by IPA, we encourage participants to join United Philanthropy Forum FOTH activities (registration and cost information will be posted at this link when available).

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