PRI Makers Network + More for Mission National Conference

May 8 - 10, 2012
Seattle Waterfront Marriott Hotel

The PRI Makers Network and More for Mission are excited to host a joint national conference, Investing for Impact. Pre-conference sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. on May 8th; the full conference will start with a lunch at noon. Click here to see the full schedule.

Early-bird registration is now open; PRI Makers Network members save $150 when you register before March 23, 2012. We hope that you will join us in Seattle!

Thank you to our Conference Sponsors for their support: 

Presenting Sponsors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Skoll Foundation

Platinum Sponsor
Meyer Memorial Trust

Gold Sponsor
California HealthCare Foundation

Silver Sponsor
National Development Council

Bronze Sponsor
Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
Mission Throttle
Thomas W. Haas Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

Please contact us if your organization is interested in sponsoring the conference.

Conference Program

Join us to explore the dynamic world of mission investing and the spectrum of tools that can be used to further innovation, attract capital to underserved communities, and address critical needs. The program is designed for both new and expert mission investors, including philanthropic leaders and trustees, program and investment officers, and administrative staff. The conference will cover:

• Transactional skills and the art of making PRIs and MRIs.
• Investment strategies and portfolio management.
• Innovative investments in health, economic development, the environment, rural development and other key fields.
• Leadership forums to address common challenges such as evaluation, risk and scale.

The conference will provide a unique opportunity to connect with your colleagues from PRI Makers Network and More for Mission. We'll also make sure you have plenty of time to explore Seattle - from site visits highlighting projects made possible by social investments, to dining at great local restaurants and strolls along the waterfront (gourmet latte in hand, of course!).

Please click here to view the conference schedule and program elements; additional details about plenary speakers, workshops and site visits will be added as we have them.

The conference is designed specifically for PRI Makers Network and More for Mission members and their representatives, as well as other foundations who are making or considering making mission- or program-related investments. Members of the PRI Makers Network receive a lower conference rate. If you are not a current member of the Network and would like to register at the member rate, please first review our membership information and apply online to be a member; we will then follow up with you regarding your membership. The attendance of any other organizations shall be at the sole discretion of the PRI Makers Network. If you have questions about your eligibility or registration, please contact us.

Registration Fees

Early Bird Member (through March 23, 2012) - $600
Early Bird Member, multiple attendees from the same organization (through March 23, 2012) - $500
Regular Member (after March 23, 2012) - $750
Regular Member, multiple attendees from the same organization (after March 23, 2012) - $650
Non-Member (at any time) - $1,000

Accommodations 

Conference attendees are encouraged to book their rooms at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel, located at 2100 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121, for a special group rate of $189 per night. Book online or call 1-800-228-9290 and request the "PRI Makers Network Meeting Room Block." Check-in is at 4 pm; check-out is at noon. The hotel is located across the street from the Seattle waterfront, within walking distance of many of Seattle's popular attractions, including an elevator leading up to the Pike Place Market. 

Thank you to our Conference Committee for their ongoing work to help us plan the conference: 

Karen Haque, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Chair)
Celina Adams, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Keith Bisson, Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
Allison Clark, The John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Ed Diener, Skoll Foundation
Brinda Ganguly, The Rockefeller Foundation 
Taryn Goodman, RSF Social Finance 
Lisa Hiller, Helen Bader Foundation, Inc.
Tracy Kartye, The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Doris Koo, Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.
Margaret Laws, California HealthCare Foundation
Christine Looney, The Ford Foundation
Paul Reich, Meyer Memorial Trust
Jeff Rosen, Solidago Foundation
Jason Scharpf, Ernest J. Scharpf Jr. Charitable Trust
Susan Phinney Silver, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Laura Smith, Washington Dental Service Foundation
Kiki Tidwell, Tidwell Idaho Foundation
Megan Walsh, The Ford Foundation
David Wood, More for Mission