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.
2010
July 15, 2010 -- Working with Colleges and Universities to Improve Access to Free Tax Preparation
In some communities, colleges and universities have been critical partners in the effort to help more families access the EITC and free tax preparation. In this webinar we learned about strategies used by funders and the field to work with colleges and students. View Agenda. View Slides. View Webinar.
April 28, 2010 -- Outlook for National and State EITC Policy
Recent changes to the EITC, CTC and other federal tax credits have enabled thousands more low-income working people to benefit from federal tax credits. In this webinar we learned about the outlook for these credits in Congress and developments in state EITCs. View Agenda. View Webinar
2009
December 16, 2009 -- Community Foundations and the EITC
There is perhaps no greater weapon with which to combat the financial instability of families than those wielded on a community level by our local foundational partners. On December 16th, 2009 we profiled the work of community foundations with regard to the EITC, and learned about effective strategies to improve the fiscal outlook and security of working families. Visit our Community Foundations page.
November 16, 2009 -- Microenterprise and Tax Credits Webinar, co-hosted by Microenterprise Funders Group and the EITC Funders Network
Did you know that in 2009, tax credits could deliver $18.5 billion to 14.9 million self-employed households? Did you ever imagine that the process of preparing a Schedule C tax return could be the perfect tool for introducing entrepreneurs to financial planning and asset development? Are you aware of the new Making Work Pay tax credit, which increases the potential financial benefit for the self-employed? The potential is there, but accessing it is not automatic. In fact, the self-employed face many barriers in tax preparation that wage earners do not. Those who joined us for this webinar found useful background information on this issue, and were introduced to a set of strategies that could make a difference for millions. You can view the entire webinar--or the power point upon which it is based--by clicking here and scrolling down to the heading, "Introduction to Tax Prep Services for Microentrepreneurs, a Webinar for Funders."
October 26, 2009 -- EITC Platform Webinar.If you're interested in improving the quality of your EITC-related or free tax prep services, you should be interested in learning about the EITC Platform, an online system designed to help non-profits improve quality, receive training, and collaborate more cost-effectively. The EITC Platform is a tested system with compelling positive results. Speakers at this event included Irene Skricki of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Amy Brown of the Aspen Institute and Laura O'Keefe of Co-Opportunity. Click here for a recording of the entire webinar.
August 30, 2009 --Luncheon and Network Meeting in San Antonio. In these difficult economic times, strategies to help low-income people make ends meet are more important than ever. Fortunately, some of the most effective strategies--the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, the new Making Work Pay Credit, and others--have recently been expanded. However, these policies will face tough scrutiny, and may even face reduction or elimination by Congress in the coming years. The EITC Funders Network held a briefing and luncheon for funders to learn more about how communities can help alleviate poverty and help low-income families build assets. Click here to review the meeting agenda, and look at presentations by Elizabeth Kneebone and Abby Levine. For the meeting notes, click here.
June 30, 2009 --Webinar on Developments in State EITCs. 23 states plus the District of Columbia now have a State EITC. With the states in economic turmoil, will we see increases in State EITCs or elimination of State EITCs? We invite you to participate in our annual State EITC policy webinar. This webinar provided information on the "state of" State EITC policies, the elements of a successful State EITC campaign, and potential developments in the field. Missed the webinar? View it online now!
2008
December 2, 2008
Funders Briefing Luncheon in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the EITC Funders Network. During the luncheon, various presenters discussed
the current state of the EITC and Free Tax Preparation field, as well as what to expect under the upcoming administration. Please click here to see the December 2 meeting agenda. Please click here to view PowerPoint presentations by Mark Greenberg, Rachel Gragg, and Ed Hatcher. Click here to read the meeting summary.
September 11, 2008
Funder Breakfast Reception at the Asset Learning Conference in Washington D.C.Hosted by the EITC Funders Network, Asset Funders Network, and the Microenterprise Funders Group.
July 21, 2008
New Federal Matching Funds for EITC Outreach conference call. Ron Smith and Robin Taylor of the Internal Revenue Service provided an overview of the new federal matching funds that will be available to help expand EITC outreach and participation efforts. For more information about the matching grant opportunity, please visit the IRS grant information page.
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.
2007
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. Click here to read a copy of Rural America--EITC and Family Economic Opportunity, a briefing paper prepared by the EITC Funders Network.
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
2006
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.