A consultative session for regional and national funders, rural practitioners, academics, and policy organizations

Intent:
Following an eighteen month research project, Dr. Michael Sherraden of Washington University in St. Louis, an innovator among poverty experts, will propose ways of understanding the poverty of rural places and strategies for alleviating that poverty through wealth creation. Leaders in philanthropy, policy and practice from across the country are invited to come and critically examine Dr. Sherraden’s research and its implications for building wealth and economic opportunity in rural places and among communities of color. Specifically, participants will work together to: 1) identify, question, and expand upon critical themes in the research, and 2) suggest actions within each sector to support the next phase of rural wealth building.

Attendance and Registration:
The event is by invitation only.  Attendees will represent a broad cross-section of those addressing issues of poverty, wealth creation, racial disparities, rural development, and economic opportunity within policy, philanthropy, academia, and practice. 

Location:
Washington Court Hotel
525 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20001
Telephone. 202-879-7930
Fax. 202-879-7938
Reservations: 800-321-3010, reference NRFC
www.washingtoncourthotel.com

Additional rooms will be available at nearby hotels.  If you are not able to get a room at the Washington Court, please contact Melissa Reddick at 214-824-4450 or nrfc@nrfc.org and she will help you arrange alternative accommodation. 

Airport & Ground Transportation Information:
Departing Flights on Thursday should be booked for 3pm or later. DCA is the recommended
airport for the event. Taxi fares to the hotel should cost approximately $15 one way.

Conference Costs:
There is no charge for the event.  However, participants are responsible for their transportation and lodging. 

Limited travel and lodging assistance is available for grassroots practitioners.  Please contact Melissa Reddick at Melissa@nrfc.org for information. 

Photo Release:
NRFC will take pictures throughout the event for use in electronic and printed materials. Unless notified in writing, we will use participant registration as consent to use your image for the purpose of conveying NRFC’s work and partnerships.

Attire:
Business casual is the recommended attire for the event. Please check the weather prior to the event to adjust for seasonal variations.

Click here for pdf version of the Registration Form