Recent Events
The EITC Funders Network has undertaken a variety of events in recent years. Meeting topics and information are provided below. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the EITC Funders Network at (919) 493-4393 or by email.
June 3, 2008
Developments in State and Local EITCs conference call. Nick Johnson of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Ed Hatcher of the State EITC Information Center provided an overview of state and local EITCs, elements essential in getting a state or local EITC established, and potential developments in the coming year.
March 18, 2008
Family Foundations Leading the Way in EITC and Asset Development. Co-sponsored by the EITC Funders Network, the Asset Funders Network, and the Family Funders Network, this briefing highlighted strategies used by family foundations to ensure more low-income families receive the EITC and build assets. Click here to see highlights of the conversation.
March 4 , 2008
Potential Expansion in the EITC--Sponsored by the Grantmakers Income Security Taskforce, the Rockefeller Foundation and the Brookings Institution this briefing explored proposals to expand the federal EITC. To hear an audio recording of the conversation, click here.
February 19, 2008
EITC, Assets and Disabled People. Sponsored by the EITC Funders Network and the Disability Funders Network, this briefing explored efforts of funders, national organizations, and the IRS to create better connections between EITC/free tax preparation efforts and disability community. Click here for background paper and overheads.
December 6 & 7, 2007
Rural America--EITC and Family Economic Opportunity meeting in Charlotte, NC. Click here for meeting summary. Presenter overheads are available. Click here to see a revised meeting agenda and available overheads. Email the EITC Funders Network if you would like to receive a copy of any of the overheads.
October 9, 2007
EITC Error Rates - Myth, Fact, and Observations from the Field (conference call).
September 31, 2007
EITC Funders Network Reception at the National Community Tax Coalition meeting in Denver, CO.
September 5, 2007
The Role of Employers - EITC and Benefit Screening (conference call). Click here for a meeting summary.
July 24, 3007
EITC Briefing for the North Carolina Network of Grantmakers (conference call).
February 20, 2007
Federal and State EITC Policy Update call
November 30, 2006
EITC and Education Tax Credits. A meeting to explore ways to connect the EITC and workforce development fields held in Washington, D.C. Click here for meeting materials.
October 12, 2006
EITC Funders Network reception at the National Community Tax Coalition meeting in Los Angeles, CA.
April 25, 2006
State EITC Policy Conference Call. A Discussion of state EITCs and lessons learned by state EITC campaigns. Click here for more information.
March 1, 2006
Communications Research and Outreach Innovations. Luncheon meeting in Washington, D.C. Click here for a meeting summary.