Subject: FW: Speech on Role of Government and Philanthropy in Reducing Poverty and Inequality
From: "Daetz, Steve" <[email-masked]>
To: "[email-masked]" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 18:44:25 +0000

Hi John:  I'm not sure about your interest in doing speeches, or whether it is untenable given your new role, but I wanted to pass along this invitation given the topic.  We are not involved, or affiliated, with either sponsoring entity.  I think this came through me because I spoke with other funders about the Washington Center for Equitable Growth and your role.  If you want me to decline on your behalf, I can.   I just didn't want to reject it outright since it's a topic you care about.

Steve

Dear Mr. Podesta,

On behalf of the Grantmakers Income Security Taskforce (GIST) and Grantmakers for Children Youth & Families (GCYF), I would like to invite you to participate as a guest speaker for the GIST/GCYF 11th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing: The Role of Government and Philanthropy in Reducing Poverty and Inequality and Restoring Social Mobility, scheduled for February 27-28, 2014 in Washington, DC.

Each year, GIST and GCYF cosponsor an Annual Budget and Tax Briefing for our members. Together, our two affinity groups represent nearly 700 national, regional, community, family, private, and corporate philanthropies active in the areas of poverty alleviation, income security, asset development, economic opportunity, and improving the well-being of children, youth, and families. Typically, attendance at our meetings ranges between forty and sixty grantmakers.

This two-day briefing provides funders and philanthropic advisors with a unique opportunity to learn about and discuss how federal and state budget and tax issues impact supports and services for children, youth, and families.   It also affords us to learn about and discuss cutting edge and emerging policy issues, demographic trends and political developments.  We are hoping that you can join us as a guest speaker for our dinner program on Thursday, February 27 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. (at a downtown Washington DC venue to be determined) to share your thoughts on America's rising inequality, declining mobility and the roles that government and philanthropy can play to address this troubling trend.

At your earliest convenience, please let me know of your availability to participate.  Do let me know you have any questions, or would like additional information. We hope you can join us!
Best,

Ami Nagle
GIST Co-Director
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