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General Information About The Annual Conference
Registration and Housing
Costs for going to the Annual Confernce
Who can go?
Times and Dates and Places
Multi-media CD-ROM that includes both the audio recording plus the PowerPoint/handout presentation material, a complete list of exhibitors and important information from COF.
Important documents to help you
information on how to exhibit and sponsorship opportunities
Contact Council staff
Travel info to California

Resource Central

Presenters

For the most current information about session presenters, please visit the Agenda Builder. Complete information on moderators and presenters will be included in the conference Final Program, which will be distributed at the conference.

Resource Central

Located in the Sails Pavilion of the San Diego Convention Center, Resource Central serves as a general meeting place as well as the site of the Cyber Café for Internet users. You will find exhibitor showcases and information on diverse program topics and affinity groups, as well as publications from the Council and sample resources from member foundations and corporate giving programs. Your conference materials will include a detailed Resource Central Directory. Come to Resource Central to:

  • Visit with the San Diego Host Committee
  • Talk with colleagues, relax or indulge in light refreshments
  • Check your e-mail or surf the Internet at the Cyber Café
  • Learn about the latest products and services at exhibitor booths
  • Get details about services provided by the Council on Foundations
  • Purchase Council publications
  • Collect annual reports and sample materials from private, family, community and corporate foundations and giving programs
  • Learn about the affinity groups that can help your grantmaking
  • Pick up your name badge and registration material—you’ll receive a comprehensive collection of foundation resources.

Showcase Your Success

Grantmakers can rent additional space in Resource Central to showcase major program that illustrate our theme of generosity and integrity. For more information, contact Paul Ust by phone at 202/467-0388 or by e-mail at ustp@cof.org.

Annual Reports

All foundations are invited to send between 50 and 75 copies of their annual reports to share with attendees in Resource Central. All materials should be shipped for arrival by March 18, 2005, to the address below:

Name of Your Organization*
Council on Foundations 2005 Annual Conference
c/o Freeman Companies
6060 Nancy Ridge DriveSuite C
San Diego, CA  92121 
858-658-7555

*This should be the name of your organization.

Registration Hours

Saturday, April 9, 2005
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 10, 2005
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Monday, April 11, 2005
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 12, 2005
7:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.