PRI Makers Network National Conference 2010: Expanding Philanthropy's Reach
Monday, May 10 - Wednesday, May 12
At the Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel
Chicago, Illinois
Join foundations from around the country at the only conference designed exclusively for grantmakers exploring or making program-related investments (PRIs).
• Explore the craft of PRI making, from developing a strategy to monitoring and evaluation
• Learn new skills through training, case studies, and peer-to-peer learning
• Experience the impact of PRIs through visits to PRI-funded projects in Chicago
• Hear from experts and practitioners about the state of PRIs in this economy
• Explore collaboration and investment opportunities with others in the PRI marketplace
We have an exciting conference program including plenary speakers, workshops, and learning tours. We will continue to update our program page as new information is available.
Thank you to our Conference Committee!
Debra Schwartz, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (chair)
Kathleen Fluegel, HRK Foundation
Lisa Hiller, Helen Bader Foundation, Inc.
Robert Jaquay, The George Gund Foundation
Sandra Mikush, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
Paul Reich, Meyer Memorial Trust
Kate Starr, The F.B. Heron Foundation
Tom Trinley, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
Thank you to our Conference Sponsors!
Conference Host
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Gold Sponsor
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Silver Sponsor
Rasmuson Foundation
Bronze Sponsor
Adler & Colvin
Community Capital Management
ShoreBank
Partner
CARS™ an independent project of the Opportunity Finance Network
Enterprise Community Loan Fund
Imprint Capital Advisors
Living Cities
Please contact us if you are interested in being a conference sponsor.
Thank you to our Chicago Host Committee!
MarySue Barrett, Metropolitan Planning Council
Robin Berkson, Donors Forum
Dan Burke, Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH)
Allison Clark, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Linda Darragh, University of Chicago
Tommy FitzGibbon, Jr., BSI, Inc.
Becca Goldstein, City of Chicago
Maria Hibbs, The Partnership for New Communities
Calvin Holmes, Chicago Community Loan Fund
Jamie Jones, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Reginald Jones, Steans Family Foundation
Debbie Kobak, ShoreBank
Trinita Logue, IFF
Ed Miller, Joyce Foundation
Paul Mittleman, Hispanic Housing Development Corporation
Patrick Nash, JPMorgan Chase
Heather Steans, Illinois State Senator, 7th District
Mary White Vasys, Vasys Consulting Ltd.
If you have a question or suggestion about the conference, please contact us.
Click here to view sessions from our 2008 conference in New Orleans.