Foundations on the Hill 2025

JW Marriott Washington DC 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

At Foundations on the Hill, we bring together PSOs, foundations, sector leaders, and advocates to strengthen our collective impact on federal policy. This signature event provides an unparalleled opportunity to engage directly with legislators and policymakers while building lasting relationships within our sector.

2025 EGA Federal Policy Briefing

The Dupont Circle 1500 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join timely discussions with grantmaking peers and insights from decisionmakers to support you in resourcing strategic organizing, mobilization, and essential collaboration. Session topics will offer thoughtful reflections on the state of play, engagement with policy architects, and analysts that can guide your priorities and support strategies for sustainable water, food systems, transportation, energy, in this stage of democracy.

Pathways to Economic Inclusion: Exploring the Intersection of Tax, Health, and Family Well-Being

Virtual

Tune in for a timely discussion that delves into the critical connections between tax equity, health equity, and family well-being. This webinar offered an overview of the 2025 tax landscape, examining key topics such as the proven power of cash-based initiatives to improve health outcomes, the ability to scale these efforts in the form of federal tax credits, and the opportunity for collective action to advocate for a more equitable revenue system.

CDC Injury Center at Risk – What’s Ahead?

Virtual

This webinar examined the Injury Center’s vital activities, explored potential threats to future capacity, and considers the role of health funders in supporting the Injury Center’s continued ability to track trends, conduct research, raise awareness, and implement prevention programs in partnership with states, localities, tribes, and nonprofit organizations.

The #SaveHIVFunding Campaign: An Urgent Need for Rapid Response

Virtual

In 2023, the #SaveHIVFunding campaign was launched in response to an unprecedented proposal to cut $767M in federal HIV funding. Ultimately, the defense of critical HIV programs was successful, and all proposed cuts were removed from the final FY24 spending bill. For FY25, new cuts have been proposed, and the campaign has been relaunched. Join this webinar for a discussion on the major threats faced by the HIV field at the federal level, plans to expand the #SaveHIVFunding campaign, and learn how funders can defend federal funding to end the HIV epidemic. Speakers include Michael Chancley of PrEP4All, Joseph Cherabie, of the Washington University-St. Louis, Jenny Collier of the Collier Collective, Noelle Esquire of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and Mitchell Warren from AVAC.

Looking to 2025: What Does a New Congress Mean for Philanthropy?

Virtual

Join this webinar to learn about the dynamics of the new Congress and how the Council on Foundations expects the shifting policy environment to impact philanthropy. Plus, speakers will discuss the upcoming 2025 tax bill and how to ensure philanthropy’s priorities are included.

Weathering the Storm: Health Funders’ Role in Climate Emergency Response

Virtual

This webinar featured firsthand experiences from health funders who were directly impacted by extreme weather events. Watch the recording to gain valuable insights into the challenges faced by these funders in responding to the crises, the strategies they implemented in collaboration with affected communities, and the actions they are taking in the face of future climate disasters.

Safeguarding the EPA while Building Power for Environmental Health and Justice

Virtual

Join this webinar for a learning and strategy conversation designed for funders. They will discuss what is happening at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), what’s at stake, and what actions funders can take—both through immediate funding and longer-term power-building strategies.

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