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Connect with your colleagues who have donor development responsibilities in the Philanthropy Ohio network.

Convene with philanthropic leaders, staff and sector advocates for a strategic four-day advocacy experience at Foundations on the Hill (FOTH). Hosted and presented by United Philanthropy Forum, in partnership with the Council on Foundations and Independent Sector, FOTH is set for March 16-19, 2026. In addition to connecting with key legislators and elected officials, attendees will experience a full conference designed to strengthen institutional readiness at a pivotal moment for the sector. Attend pre-conference programming, conference plenaries and expert-led sessions to explore the most consequential issues facing philanthropy and the collective strategies required to respond effectively. After a year of rapid policy shifts, heightened scrutiny and growing demands on charitable institutions, gather with peers at FOTH to collectively strengthen the sector’s independence and its ability to serve communities in the years ahead. When advocates and leaders come together and speak to Congress with a unified message, we can make a lasting impact by demonstrating philanthropy’s collective strength and advancing community-centered impact nationwide. • Register for Foundations on the Hill by Friday, February 27, for the early-bird rate. • Book your hotel room at The Salamander Washington, D.C. with a special event rate of $399 per night, until Monday, February 16. (The room block is anticipated to sell out before the deadline.) • Philanthropy Ohio staff will provide planning and support to the Ohio delegation participants leading up to FOTH. For questions, contact Adrienne Wells. What you’ll take away • Four strategic days of advocacy, connection and coordination on Capitol Hill; • Connections with key policymakers to share philanthropy’s value and your community impact; • Informative and interactive programming to equip you with tools, insights and shared language to address public policy issues impacting philanthropy and our communities; and • Adaptable, actionable resources that advance collective policy and advocacy work. Who should attend • Members interested in federal policy. • Funders who wish to build relationships with elected officials and sector advocates. • Foundation staff at all levels with an interest in policy issues and advocacy work. [ REGISTER NOW button linked to https://www.unitedphilforum.org/events/foundations-hill-2026 ]