How to Register


Registration forms received without payment cannot be processed. For questions about registration, please contact us at confreg@cof.org or 703-879-0750.

Online Registration is Now Closed

Register On-Site

Download registration form (pdf) and fax to 866-914-8107 with credit card information included or bring it with you to the conference.

Registration Hours
Sunday, February 12 - 4–6 p.m.
Monday, February 13 - 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tuesday, February 14 - 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday, February 15 - 7 a.m.–Noon


Confirmations


Confirmations will be e-mailed within 10 days of receipt.
Please remember to include your e-mail address on your registration form to receive registration and hotel confirmations. Because of the high volume of registrations, the Council is unable to confirm conference registration by phone.

Cancellations


All cancellations must be submitted in writing by December 9, 2011. No refunds will be issued for requests received after that date. Fax your cancellation to 703-879-0800 or 703-879-0802 or e-mail to confreg@cof.org.

Cancellation through November 19, 2011:
Full refund minus $150 administrative fee

Cancellation on November 20 through December 9, 2011:
Full refund minus 25 percent of conference fees

Cancellation December 10 or after:
No refund available

Multiple Registration Discount


If your organization is a member of the Council on Foundations and three people from your organization pay the full conference fee ($775), additional members of your organization who register at the same time as the first three will receive the multiple registration discount ($675). Registration forms and payment must be received by December 9, 2011.

Guest and Student Registration


Guest registration is available for spouses and partners of full conference attendees and includes all meals, plenary sessions, and the networking event.

Students and recent graduates from accredited educational institutions may be eligible to attend our conference for a special student rate that includes access to all conference programming.

Students should complete the registration process and include a letter with area of study, anticipated graduation date, and the reason for attending the conference. Students who are affiliated with an organization that is a Council member should register through the organization.

Affinity Groups


The Council is pleased to extend the member rate to all members of Council-recognized affinity groups, whether they are Council members or not. Additionally, the Council will pay Council-recognized affinity groups $100 for every registered fall conference participant who is one of their members but not a Council member and who registers for the conference using the appropriate discount code. If your foundation would like to take advantage of this initiative and if your foundation is a member of a Council-recognized affinity group but not a member of the Council, please contact your affinity group to receive the appropriate discount code.

Pending Member


Nonmembers must pay nonmember registration fees. Pending membership applications or applications sent with the registration form do not qualify for registration at the member rate. If you pay the nonmember fee for the conference and your Council membership is approved by December 31, 2012, the difference between member and nonmember conference fees will be credited toward your organization's dues payment. Please call the Membership Services staff at 703-879-0645 for more information.


Pricing




Conference Session Recordings

Bring the conference home with you for training, reviewing sessions, or to share with those unable to attend. We offer the opportunity to purchase mp3 multimedia recordings that include audio recordings of conference sessions. Session PowerPoint and resource materials, an exhibitor/sponsor list, and important information about the Council are also included. In addition, resources will be available on the Web at the Live Learning Center. Order conference recordings through online registration.

Pre-conference Orders – $129
Onsite Orders – $149
Post-conference Orders – $299


Hotel Reservations


The 2012 Family Philanthropy Conference is taking place at the:
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Fla., 33139

Rate: $279 Single/Double
Cut-off Date: January 19, 2012
Make your reservations online or call (877)563-9762.

The hotel rates are available three days before and three days after the conference dates based on rate and date availability. The reserved block of rooms and special rates will be held until January 19, 2012. After January 19, reservations will be subject to availability and might not be available at the conference rate. ROOMS MAY SELL OUT BEFORE January 19.

Hotel Cancellations


A hotel reservation confirmation will be sent to you directly from the hotel.

Your one nights deposit will be forfeited as your cancellation fee if you cancel your reservation less than 72 hours prior to your scheduled day of arrival. Should you change your departure date after check-in to an earlier date, you will be assessed an early departure fee of one night room and tax.