Hill Briefing June 23 to Reinforce Importance of Public-Philanthropic Partnerships in Boosting U.S. Economy

Rep. Tiberi to Highlight Need for Engaging New Partners to Address Social, Economic Challenges

As America’s economy struggles to recover and the Obama administration and Congress work to tackle a persistently high unemployment rate, Rep. Patrick Tiberi (R-Ohio), chair of the House Philanthropy Caucus, will kick off a June 23 Hill briefing about the vital role and impact of public-philanthropic partnerships, with a particular focus on workforce development and job training needs.

During the briefing, which is being sponsored by the Council on Foundations, representatives from the National Fund for Workforce Solutions will highlight innovative, collaborative community efforts that are helping to drive the economic recovery by connecting thousands of individuals with job opportunities.

What:
Briefing: Innovation at Work: Public-Philanthropic Partners Driving Local Workforce Solutions

When:
Thursday, June 23
1-2:30 p.m.

Where:
Longworth House Office Building, Room 1539
Washington, D.C.

Who:
Special Guest:
Rep. Patrick Tiberi (R-Ohio)

Moderator:
Stephanie J. Powers
Managing Director, Public-Philanthropic Partnership Initiative
Council on Foundations

Panelists:
Robert P. Giloth
Vice President, Center for Family Economic Success and Community Change
The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Baltimore, Md.

Susan Crane
Executive Director
SkillUp Washington, Seattle Foundation

Kelly Lucas
President and CEO
Community Foundation of South Wood County (Wisconsin)

Ross P. Meyer
Executive Director
Greater Cincinnati Workforce Network, Cincinnati

Peter S. Strange
Chairman
Messer Inc., Cincinnati

The Council on Foundations (www.cof.org), formed in 1949, is a nonprofit membership association of grantmaking foundations and corporations. Members of the Council include more than 1,750 independent, operating, community, public, and company-sponsored foundations, and corporate giving programs in the United States and abroad. The Council’s mission is to provide the opportunity, leadership, and tools needed by philanthropic organizations to expand, enhance, and sustain their ability to advance the common good.