2011 Rural Philanthropy Conference
July 25-27, 2011Kansas City Marriott Downtown | Kansas City, Missouri
INNOVATE, IMPLEMENT, IMPACT
Philanthropy in rural America has generated some of the most innovative success stories in our nation. Rural funders face truly distinctive challenges with limited resources, yet they regularly develop programs with celebrated successes. This year's Rural Philanthropy Conference — INNOVATE, IMPLEMENT, IMPACT — will equip you with tools specifically tailored to build upon these successes.
Not Your Traditional Conference
The 2011 Rural Philanthropy Conference isn't your traditional conference because our sessions will be "funders talking to funders." Each session will encourage your participation in defining rural philanthropy's role. We'll focus on successful case studies, provide the tools you need to replicate them in your own communities, and ask you to share your expertise to enrich our conversations.
Plenary Speakers
 Tom Vilsack U.S. Secretary of Agriculture |
 Dr. Robert Groves Director, US Census Bureau |
 Mil Duncan Research Director, AGree |
 Henry Bloch Co-Founder and Honorary Chairman of the Board, H&R Block |
 Tom Bloch Author of Many Happy Returns: The Story of Henry Bloch, America's Tax Man |
Choose From Three Themed Tracks
Choose one track to follow throughout the conference. Each concurrent session in a track will involve highly interactive discussions led by funders who will ensure participants share their own experiences and explore best practices most suitable for their communities or regions.
| Track One: Creating and Capturing Philanthropic Resources in Rural Communities |
Track Two: Public Policy's Role in Rural America's Future |
Track Three: Philanthropy's Role in Building a New Rural Economy |
| Explore techniques for raising awareness of philanthropic investments, capturing and keeping wealth within rural communities, and creating long-term investment strategies for the future sustainability and growth of rural populations. | Learn about changes in federal and state laws that affect rural funding programs, and discuss methods for raising public awareness of the importance of advocacy on behalf of rural areas. | Focus on successful strategies for building sustainable economic growth in rural areas. |