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Global Policy, Grassroots Change
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Long after the US first launched a war in Iraq, that country remains a prominent and fiercely debated symbol of US power abroad. That influence, of course, is in no way unique to Iraq. In Haiti, Afghanistan, Liberia, and Columbia, to name just a few countries, the US exercises enormous military, political, economic, and cultural power that too is a cause of vigorous debate. For some, the US represents an agent of economic opportunity and democratic change. For others, it is a dominating force of impoverishment and cultural decline.
Equally debated is the role of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and other global institutions. For some, these agents spur economic growth. For others, they are a major cause of environmental destruction, economic disparity, and social exclusion.
What has been the on-the-ground experience of poor grassroots communities in the developing world directly affected by the policies of these powerful international players?
"Global Policy, Grassroots Change" will explore this essential question. Foundation representatives will join grassroots leaders to share stories from the field. We will hear how some communities are taking advantage of opportunities created by these outside powers. We will learn how some are resisting such forces and pushing back. And we will explore how many grassroots communities are creating alternatives to the policies of outside forces, fostering positive change on their own terms.
"Global Policy, Grassroots Change" will look into the strategies grantmakers have used to stimulate global social change-from supporting advocacy on US policy, to funding the development of alternatives, to working in solidarity with broad-based social movements who believe that another world is possible.
Grantmakers Without Borders' conference promises an opportunity for funders to learn new strategies to promote global pluralism, democracy, prosperity, and participation from the grassroots up. Join us!
Eligibility
Grantmakers Without Borders' conference is open to staff and trustees of private foundations, public foundations, and philanthropic support organizations. Individuals with a significant commitment to philanthropy may also attend. Staff of non-grantmaking non-profit organizations may only attend as invited speakers.
Registering for the conference
Registration for Grantmakers Without Borders' conference will begin August 1 at National Network of Grantmakers' website.
Conference costs
Early bird registration: $475
Regular registration: $525
Miami site visit: $25
Delegation to Haiti: $750
Registration Deadlines
Early bird registration deadline: September 16th
Advanced registration deadline: October 4th
After October 4th, please call (617) 794-2253 to inquire about on-site registration
Conference Venue
The conference will convene at the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort, located twelve miles from Miami International Airport, at 4833 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida. For more information, please call (305) 532-3600, or visit http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/MIAMB/services/main.wnt.
Accommodations
A block of rooms at the conference venue, the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort, has been reserved at a special rate of $109 per night (taxes not included) for both single and double occupancy. To reserve a room at this special rate, please call (800) 203-8368 and identify yourself as part of the group receiving the Grantmakers Without Borders group rate. Reservations at this special rate must be made by September 24th.
Global Policy, Grassroots Change: About the Conference - Conference Program
Pre-Conference Event: Funder Delegation to Haiti
Post-conference event: Democracy Bound - Annual Conference of the National Network of Grantmakers
Post Conference Report
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