A Conversation With Secretary George Sheldon

October 14, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Westin Lake Mary - Orlando North
2974 International Parkway
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 531-3555
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Audience: The convening is open to all staff and board members of FPN members and other grantmaking organizations.
Cost: There is no cost to attend the convening, but advance registration is required.
To Register: Register Online.

"Government and philanthropists have been on parallel tracks for decades trying to solve bigger problems, and now the tracks are coming together."
- Eric Kessler, Founder, Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors, Washington, D.C.

George Sheldon, Secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families, and David Biemesderfer, President and CEO of Florida Philanthropic Network, invite Florida grantmakers to a very special convening.

Please join us for lunch and a conversation with Secretary Sheldon, his senior staff and funders from around the state about the Department's top priorities; successful and innovative public-private partnerships, like foster care reform and the benefits connection; what role funders have played in these partnerships, including influence, expertise and innovation; and how funders can help sustain and expand successful outcomes.

Agenda

11:00 - 11:10 a.m.
Welcome
David Biemesderfer, President & CEO, Florida Philanthropic Network

11:10 - 11:25 a.m.
Welcome
Secretary George Sheldon

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch, Introductions & Overview of DCF Strategic Priorities
Secretary George Sheldon & DCF Staff

12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Overview of Public/Private Partnerships in Foster Care in Duval & Hillsborough Counties

1:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Overview of the Benefits Connection

1:15 - 2:00 p.m.
Conversation

If you have any questions about the forum, please contact David Biemesderfer at 407-478-6263 or via email.

Special thanks to Eckerd Family Foundation, Jessie Ball duPont Fund and Casey Family Programs for their support of this convening.