Foundations on the Hill Leave Behind Packets
Publication date:
02/2020
Sample handouts and leave behind packets developed by regional associations for Foundations on the Hill.
Public Policy Resources
Talking Points: Key Messages for FOTH Delegations
Publication date:
02/2020
Use this resource as talking points for your Hill meetings at FOTH. The document includes suggested topics and messages to deliver to your members of Congress to ensure that all delegations are speaking with one voice about the issues that impact the sector.
The Forum's FOTH 2020 Messages Two-Pager
Publication date:
02/2020
Send this two-pager in advance of a Hill meeting to preview the topics you wish to discuss or provide it at the end of the Hill meeting as part of your leave-behind packet.
Sample Foundations on the Hill Promotions
Publication date:
12/2019
See how other philanthropy-serving organizations are promoting Foundations on the Hill with their members including email and the web.
2020 PolicyWorks Institute / Foundations on the Hill Sponsorship Opportunities
Publication date:
11/2019
Find out more about sponsorship opportunities in 2020 to show your support for the philanthropic sector and reach more than 300 philanthropy leaders from across the country.
Roles and Responsibilities of Delegation Captains
Publication date:
10/2019
Details on the key roles of delegation captains during Foundations on the Hill.
Sample FOTH Materials Using Philanthropy Data
Sample materials made using Candid's Foundation Maps: Professional for leave-behind materials when meeting with members of Congress.
Sample Meeting Request Letters
Sample letter to request a meeting with your federal lawmaker.
Members of Congressional Tax Committees
Publication date:
02/2019
Speadsheet and contact information for members of the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee in the 116th Congress.
A Delegation Captain’s Guide for Congressional Visits
Publication date:
10/2018
Guide for delegation captains at Foundations on the Hill with helpful tips for scheduling meetings, preparing for meetings, conducting meetings, and more.
State Contacts for Foundations on the Hill
Publication date:
11/2017
Interested in learning more about Foundations on the Hill? Please use this list to find your state and the contact information for who to get in touch with for further information.
2018 Foundations on the Hill Agenda
Publication date:
11/2017
Check out the full agendas for the 2018 Foundations on the Hill. Last updated on 3/11/18.
Meeting Thank You Letter Template
Template letter to send to your Member of Congress to thank them for a meeting.
Being Social at FOTH
Publication date:
03/2017
Find out how you can be a part of FOTH on social media and share your own experience with important hashtags, tips for how to live report from FOTH and your Hill Meetings and sample tweets.
Briefing Papers on Congressional Delegates
Publication date:
02/2016
As a part of preparing their delegations for their Hill meetings, some regional associations put together 1-2 page highlights of each Member of Congress including biographical details, legislative priorities, recent media coverage of interest, committee assignments, prior activity, etc.
Congressional Staff Roles
Publication date:
11/2014
To those unfamiliar with Capitol Hill, the titles given to staff of Members of Congress can be confusing. In order to enable you to be most effective in communicating with Congress, we have listed the most commonly used titles and principal functions of key staff in your Representative or Senator’s office.