See below for handouts, links to video/audio, speech transcripts and other materials!
The PRI Conference 2008 at the Loews New Orleans Hotel, January 29-31, 2008 was an energizing experience for more than 200 funders filled with inspiration, networking, education, expertise, AND great food, music and culture! Many thanks to the PRI Conference 2008 Committee
- Kate Starr, F.B. Heron Foundation (Chair)
Kathleen Fluegel, HRK Foundation
Michael Hickey, Deutsche Bank
Robert Jaquay, The George Gund Foundation
Ann Lininger, Meyer Memorial Trust
Sandra Mikush, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
Don't fret if you missed it, you can access video, audio, transcripts or handouts of the plenaries and workshops here. Look for more networking and training opportunities coming soon.
Plenary Video and Workshop Audio
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Products and Service Providers for PRI Makers
For the first time, PRI Makers Network invited vendors and service providers to exhibit during the conference, so that PRI makers might learn of resources and expertise to help develop and implement effective PRI programs. Marketplace Exhibitors at PRI Conference 2008
Who Attended?
Tuesday, January 29
Preconference Sessions
PRI Fundamentals for Grantmakers An audio transcript of this session will be available through www.fora.tv/giving.
Mission Investing: A Conversation for Trustees
Basic Financial Analysis for PRI Makers
Conference
Opening Luncheon and Plenary -- After the Hurricanes: Reflections on Philanthropic Capital at Work Opening Plenary Video.
Welcome: Ben Johnson, The Greater New Orleans Foundation
Moderator: Darren Walker, Vice President, The Rockefeller Foundation
Panel:
Lorna Bourg, Southern Mutual Help Association
Kathy Laborde, Gulf Coast Housing Partnership
Evelyn Brown, Louisiana Loan Fund, LISC
Concurrent Workshops
A. Risk and Uncertainty — PRI Making in the Wake of Large-Scale Disasters Audubon Institute Notes
B. The Art and Science of Structuring PRIs
C. Workouts and Turnarounds Panel Presentation
D. Insights into a PRI Relationship: Investors and Recipients Tell All
E. Easy Does It! Collaborating through Intermediaries ShoreBank Presentation
Jazz Reception and Chef's Dinners: DineArounds
Remarks by Flozell Daniels, Lousiana Disaster Recovery Foundation; Richard McCarthy, MarketUmbrella.com; and Bettye Brentley, Neighborhood Funders Group
Wednesday, January 30
Breakfast and Facilitated Focus Forums
Participants gathered informally around common interests such as:
Regional or Statewide PRI Funding (Facilitator: Robert B. Jaquay, The George Gund Foundation)
International PRIs (Facilitator: Asad Mahmood, Deutsche Bank)
Facility Finance, including charter schools and child care centers (Facilitator: John Kinghorn, Prudential Foundation)
Mission-Related Investing (Facilitators: Kate Starr, F.B. Heron Foundation; Ann Lininger, Meyer Memorial Trust)
Green Housing (Facilitator: Mary Rowe, blue moon fund)
Recoverable Grants (Facilitator: Douglas Kridler, The Columbus Foundation)
Gulf Coast Funding Opportunities (Facilitator: Jb Beaird, Charles T. Beaird Foundation)
Building Nonprofit Capacity for PRIs (Facilitator: Debra Schwartz, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation)
Measuring PRI Investment Impact (Facilitator: Deb Visser, NeighborWorks Success Measures)
Family Foundations (Facilitators: Kathleen Fluegel, HRK Foundation; Jeff Clarke, Rasmuson Foundation)
Concurrent Workshops
F. Evaluating for Impact and ROI 1) W.K. Kellogg Foundation Presentation 2) F.B. Heron Foundation Presentation 3) Pacific Community Ventures Presentation 4) Acumen Fund Presentation
G. The Other 95% -- Creating an MRI Program to Promote Your Mission
H. More Bang for Your Buck: International PRIs
I. Partnering on PRIs: Collaborating on Direct Investments
J. Small Foundations: Practical Advice on Building a PRI Program
Lunch Buffet and Resource Marketplace
Exhibitors
Concurrent Learning Tours
Check out the sites that were visited including loan funds, community developers, and others engaged in rebuilding:
Tour 1: Rebuilding Communities
Tour 2: Mission Deposits
Tour 3: Loan Funds
Tour 4: Ninth Ward
Reception and Dinner at the Audubon Nature Institute Aquarium
Remarks: Mary Anne Rodgers, David and Lucile Packard Foundation
When the Aquarium suffered near total losses of its collection as a result of Hurricane Katrina, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation offered a crucial PRI to help restore the collection and help the Audubon Nature Institute get tourism and sources of revenue back in play.
Thursday, January 31
Breakfast Keynote: Building Institutions for Social Change: The Case for "Buy and Hold" Philanthropy Keynote Video
Jonathan Fanton, President, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Transcript of Remarks
Closing Plenary - New Leadership: Expanding the Practice of PRIs 
View PRI Conference 2008: Closing Plenary on FORA.tv Closing Plenary Video
Moderator: Kathleen Fluegel, HRK Foundation Panel Introduction
Panelists:
Doug Kridler, The Columbus Foundation Community Foundations and PRIs
Greg Ratliff, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Mark Kramer, FSG Social Impact Advisors
Kathleen Fluegel, HRK Foundation Family Offices and PRIs