Plan Now to Attend Foundations On The Hill (FOTH) in 2026!
Join Forefront board members, policy committee members, and policy staff at FOTH in 2026. Dates will be announced in Fall 2025, and will likely be in late February/early March 2026. At this annual event, philanthropy stakeholders descend upon Capital Hill to learn, network, and educate officials.
Forefront staff will ensure your participation in FOTH is seamless:
- We’ll train and brief you before we travel to DC
- We’ll schedule all of the Capitol Hill meetings and guide you around the Hill
- We’ll do the direct lobbying, briefing officials on key legislative priorities to ensure compliance with related foundation regulations
Foundation stakeholders like you will:
- Network with hundreds of other philanthropy professionals from around IL and the entire United States
- Educate IL Congressional officials about the role philanthropy plays in their districts
- Cultivate relationships that position foundation experts like you as an important resource on key issues of the day
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Stipends Available for 501c3 Public Charities!
Forefront has a limited number of stipends available to help offset the cost of attendance for 501c3 community foundations and other public charities to ensure they are adequately represented at FOTH. Request information by emailing publicpolicy@myforefront.org.
Your voice is important!
This is a crucial time for charitable organizations to engage in public policy advocacy. Bringing a strong Illinois delegation to FOTH is vital!
FOTH is presented by the United Philanthropy Forum in partnership with the Council on Foundations and Independent Sector. Send questions to publicpolicy@myforefront.org.