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September 17, 2008 1:30 pm ET--Palliative Care Funding Series Issue Discussion Call. GIA members email Vickie Shortal at vshortal@GIAging.org if you would like to join the call.

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	Welcome! Grantmakers In Aging 2008 Annual Conference The Power of Knowledge: Lighting the Way for bold advances in aging philanthropy October 29-31 ~ Princeton, New Jersey Enlighten – and be enlightened – as you join the network of grantmakers who are using new educational approaches, activities and strategies to transform the field of aging! The conference is the best source of information for grantmakers who are either active in or considering grantmaking in the field of aging. More... Multigenerational Challenges for the Future Council on Foundations Leadership Summit May 5, 2008 Moderated by the acclaimed journalist Bill Moyers, the session was an opportunity to educate funders about the important role older Americans can assume in addressing societal challenges by focusing on four issues with multigenerational implications. Summary EngAGEment Initiative The EngAGEment Initiative (click to view RFP) is entering a new phase as GIA seeks to increase awareness and increase funding for our aging population. With the generous support of The Atlantic Philanthropies and in partnership with Regional Associations for Grantmakers, GIA has introduced new opportunities for funders to get involved in aging-related grantmaking. GIA plans to reach the majority of the thirty-plus regions in the U.S. through this collaborative and creative venture, significantly impacting local funding levels and focus, while accelerating the spread of innovation and best practices on aging within the philanthropic community. About GIA GIA provides a *personal connection* for its members to key people, high quality resources and state-of-the art ideas about aging and all issues related to aging. The centerpiece of GIA's programming is its Annual Conference. Additional member benefits include: Issue Discussions, Regional Forums, and access to ReCAP, an Internet-based resource area containing aging-related information of interest to grantmakers. Mission Grantmakers In Aging (GIA), is dedicated to promoting and strengthening grantmaking for an aging society and is the only international professional organization of grantmakers active in the field. Membership GIA's membership includes leading staff and trustees from all sizes and types of grantmaking organizations involved directly or indirectly with aging.