FCCP 2014 Winter Convening - America 2030 -- Strategic Foresight for Tomorrow’s Democracy

Event Type: 
In-Person Meeting
Geographic Focus: 
National
When: 
December 9, 2014 - 10:00am to December 11, 2014 - 2:00pm
Location: 

Washington, DC

The Funders' Committee For Civic Participation (FCCP) Winter Convening

America 2030  Strategic Foresight for Tomorrow’s Democracy

Don’t miss this opportunity to work side-by-side with colleagues, field leaders, and scenario-planning experts to create an FCCP learning community that is equipped to test our present-day strategies against a map of possible futures. During this highly-participatory event, we will experiment with cutting-edge tools and gain valuable insights needed to build grantmaking strategies that advance the promise of a just, vibrant and inclusive democracy.

HIGHLIGHTS WILL INCLUDE

  • A redistricting pre-convening conference
  • A day-long midterm election debrief
  • An FCCP Money in Politics Working Group breakfast meeting
  • In-depth guided futures scenario planning
  • Self-organized sessions over breakfast
  • A special farewell to Deb Ross, FCCP’s outgoing executive director

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

Pre-convening Redistricting Meeting (Dec. 7-8)

Advancing Redistricting Reform  The Road To 2020  

FCCP 2014 Winter Convening

Tuesday, December 9 (The Pew Charitable Trusts, 901 E Street NW)

  • 10am: Welcome Table Opens / New Participant Orientation
  • 11am-5pm: Midterm Election Debrief (begins over lunch)
  •  6pm: Opening Reception & Dinner (The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel)

Wednesday, December 10 (The Pew Charitable Trusts, 901 E Street NW)

Thursday, December 11 (The Pew Charitable Trusts, 901 E Street NW)

  • 7:30: Breakfast / Self-organized Breakfast Discussions                    
  • 9am-2pm: Futures Planning Sessions                   

REGISTER FOR THE MEETING HERE

The Funders' Committee For Civic Participation (FCCP) Winter Convening is open to funders only and invited guests. Registration is $595 for FCCP members and $695 for non-members. 

Issue Area: 
Civic Engagement

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