This discussion will focus on strategies to engage and build partnerships with the business sector around the 2020 Census. Presenters will share resources, approaches to census engagement, and insights into how to mitigate potential barriers, with a focus on Get Out the Count.

This briefing is only open to funders, philanthropy-serving organizations, and philanthropic advisors.

Presenters:
Jeffrey Connor-Naylor, Deputy Director, ReadyNation
Kelly Brough, President & CEO, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
Gabriel Vaca, Chief Operating Officer, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Deborah Marino, Senior VP, Corporate Relations, SWBC
Florencia Gutierrez, Senior Research Associate, The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Moderator:
Meredith Higashi, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, Philanthropy Northwest

Co-sponsors: Chesapeake Bay Funders Network, Economic Opportunity Funders, Environmental Grantmakers Association, Forefront, Funders for LGBTQ Issues, Funders Together to End Homelessness, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island, Grantmakers In Health, Hispanics in Philanthropy, Minnesota Council on Foundations, NY Funders Alliance, Philanthropy California, Philanthropy Massachusetts, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia, Philanthropy New York, Philanthropy Northwest, Philanthropy Southwest, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders, United Philanthropy Forum